Frederick W. Prichard Jr. ’56

Fred died May 15, 2015.

The son of Frederick Walker Prichard and Elizabeth Smith Prichard, he was born in Charleston, W.Va., in 1934. Fred graduated from the Lawrenceville School in 1952 and from Princeton in 1956 with a degree in mechanical engineering. From 1956 to 1959 he served in the Army and in 1959 began his career at Union Carbide, which spanned several decades and took him from Charleston to New York City.

Fred spent his retirement years in Palm Beach, Fla., and later, Bonita Springs, Fla., where he was active in the community — especially with the Princeton Club of Southwest Florida — in addition to other various charities.

In his role with the Princeton Club of Southwest Florida, he served as membership chair, setting an all-time record for club membership, and was still serving on the board of directors at the time of his death. In 2008, he organized and managed the inaugural appearance of the Princeton Triangle Club in Naples, Fla., where he sold out the house for their performance.

Fred leaves behind his wife, Rhonda; four children; four grandchildren; and two sisters. He will be most remembered for his fun-loving personality, musical talents, and charitable spirit.