Henry S. Grove III ’55

July 21, 1933, was a big day for Henry Grove II and Jane Galloway Grove, for on that date they produced the remarkable Henry Grove III, recognized pioneer and leader in the video-systems industry and a man who was much loved.

On scholarship from Springfield High School in Chestnut Hill, Pa., Henry majored in economics, waited tables in Commons, and was on the field hockey club team. He joined Charter, and roomed senior year with Peter Litt, Harvey Dice, and Bob Olson.

In 1965 Henry launched the Peirce-Phelps video systems division and built it into one of the world’s largest videoconferencing systems integrator and provider of related services.

Henry and his family summered in Beach Haven, N.J. He and his wife, Joan, traveled widely and, for most of his life, Henry sailed and played golf, squash, and tennis.

Henry will be remembered for his friendship and integrity as well as his razor wit, room-brightening grin, and heartfelt laughter. He died April 16, 2014, leaving Joan; sons Don (Liz), Steve (Barbara), and Dave (Holly); six grandchildren; and his sister, Emily Pratt. To them all, the class extends heartfelt sympathy.