Antoine Chapman ’49

Tony died July 9, 2001, of heart failure at home in Paris. He was 73. Tony prepared for Princeton at French schools in Paris and NYC. His father, Percy '09, was professor of French literature at Princeton. One brother, Francois '44, was killed in action in WWII. At Princeton, Tony majored in history, was a member of the Student Christian Assn., the Outing Club, and helped found the Princeton Overseas Committee. He also tutored in French.

After graduation, Tony attended medical school in Paris and then served with distinction as a doctor and teacher until his death. He practiced in gastroenterology, nephrology, and internal medicine, was a specialist in intensive care, and an early researcher in nuclear medicine. He was head of the Dept. of Internal Medicine at Hôpital Foch, where he was a titled professor. He also taught in Algeria and Egypt. In 1962 he was a fellow at the NIH in DC. Tony authored numerous professional articles and was awarded France's Legion of Honor for his distinguished career.

Tony is survived by his wife, Joan; a daughter, Isabelle; two sons, Leo and Luc; a brother, Christian '43; and five grandchildren. The class extends its sincerest condolences to them on the loss of this dedicated healer and teacher.

The Class of 1949