Charles C. Hewitt Jr. ’40

Charlie died Aug. 31, 2014, in Naples, Fla.

The son of Charles Hewitt ’03 and grandnephew of Conrad Hewitt 1888 and Charles Hewitt 1883, Charlie was born in Trenton, N.J., and came to us from Trenton Central High School. At Princeton, he majored in mathematics and graduated with honors at age 19. His senior-year roommate in Witherspoon was his late brother, Bob Hewitt ’43.

During World War II he served in Asia as an Army Air Corps weather officer, rising to the rank of captain. Charlie then embarked on a career as an actuary with several insurance companies. He retired in 1985 as president and CEO of Metropolitan Reinsurance Co., which he had helped found.

Charlie was active in the actuarial community, serving as an officer of several national professional associations. Having retired to Naples, he was a proud member of the Princeton Club of Southwest Florida. Charlie was a regular Reunions attendee and was present at our 50th and 60th reunions.

Predeceased by Mary Irene, his wife of 68 years, he is survived by sons Charles III and Brian; daughter Patricia; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.