Arthur McCormack ’54

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ON MAY 9, 1990, in Sao Paulo, Arthur died as a result of a motor accident. He leaves a widow, Theresa, and three children, Arthur Malachi, Sarah Siobhan, and David Sean.

Arthur was born in Rio de Janeiro Mar. 15, 1932. In 1938, the family returned to the U.S., where Arthur studied at Swarthmore High and graduated from Princeton in 1954 with a B.A. in economics. He later received an M.B.A. from N.Y.U. He worked in the New York office of McCannErickson Advertising for six years, transferring to the London office in 1962. in 1977, he went to McCann's Sao Paulo office. Later he joined Heublein do Brasil, and in 1988, opened the first Brazil Office Center, with his wife and partner Theresa. Arthur also took an active Interest in extracurricular activities and the P.T.A. at St. Paul's School, where his three children are currently students.

Arthur was a sensitive person with a keen mind. He is greatly missed by his wife, his children, and friends in many parts of the world.

The Class of 1954

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David McCormack

7 Months Ago

In Memory of My Father

This was my father, and I miss him very much. I love you dad.

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