Harvey L. Smith ’49

Harvey died Nov. 22, 2013, in Sun City, Fla. He had recently moved there from Somers Point, N.J., his home for more than 40 years.

A New Jersey native, Harvey came to Princeton from Penn Charter School and after service in the Navy, he matriculated in 1945. He played 150-pound football, and was a member of the Student Christian Association and the Republican Club. Harvey took his meals at Quadrangle Club and lived in Holder Hall with Boggs, Repp, Torrey, and others. He graduated with a degree in history, earned a master’s degree in economics from Drexel University, and then worked for Boardwalk Bank in Atlantic City, where he became active in the political life of nearby Somers Point. Harvey served as mayor of Somers Point from 1976 to 1983 and was a member of the city council for 12 years, ending up as president of that body.

Harvey loved golf, skiing, and water sports. He was proud of his Princeton experience, his family, and his community.

He was survived by his wife, Martael; daughters Sharon Turner and Jennifer Smith; stepchildren Martael Reed and Robert Bernicker; and eight grandchildren. We send our condolences to all of them.