Christopher F. Pool ’61

Kit died July 22, 2024, at home in Kennett Square, Pa. 

Born in New York City, he came to us from St. Paul’s School. At Princeton, he majored in romance languages and literature, took his meals at Ivy Club, and was a member of Theatre Intime and the Right Wing Club. He roomed with Lance Odden, Sumner Rulon-Miller, Nick Carper, Joe Fitchett, Rick Rand, Frank Wisner, and Lee Carter.

After Princeton, Kit earned an MBA in finance at Columbia and started a career in financial services, primarily related to commercial banking. A recovered alcoholic, he credited his victory in that battle to “the grace of God, a 12-step program, and the support of family and friends.” 

Retiring in 2006, Kit and Judith, his wife of 53 years, settled in Fredericksburg, Va., to be near children and grandchildren, and subsequently relocated to Kennett Square. 

Kit is survived by Judith, four children, and three grandchildren.