Christopher B. Johnson ’74

Chris died Sept. 18, 2025, at home with his family by his side following a long illness. He was 72.

Born Oct. 3, 1952, in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was raised in Locust Valley, N.Y., and lived in Franklin, Mass. since 1984. At Princeton, Chris majored in economics and was an enthusiastic and active member of Charter Club, where he participated in various inter-club competitions. He roomed with Steve Walske, in a suite shared by Buzz Schadel and Larry Stevens.

After graduating, Chris became a consulting actuary for retirement plans, starting at Mutual Benefit Life, moving on to Towers Watson, and finishing his career at Fidelity Investments. More recently, he served on the board of directors of Walpole Co-Operative Bank.

Chris was well known to his many friends for his droll sense of humor and penchant for hooking his thumbs into his waistband while standing in conversation. He enjoyed doing The New York Times crossword puzzles, playing golf, rooting for the Red Sox, traveling with his wife, and spending time with his family.

Chris is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mary; sons Christopher, Timothy, and Gregory; their wives; and five grandchildren.