James F. O’Rorke Jr ’58

Jim died Dec. 6, 2019, in New York City. He had just turned 83.

He came to Princeton from Valley Stream Central High School, where he participated in basketball, track, student government, and dramatics. At Princeton he majored in the Woodrow Wilson School and was a member of Key and Seal Club. He roomed with Al Burke, Bud Susman, and Jim McDonnell.

He graduated from Yale Law School and practiced law in New York, retiring as of counsel to Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom at the end of 2006. He was a colleague whom others turned to for advice, in part because of his intellect and expertise and in part because of his warmth and humor.

Jim thoroughly enjoyed life in New York City, especially the theater and numerous restaurants. His many enthusiasms included Chinese cooking, photography, American Indian art, and mystery and spy novels. Arizona and Montana were favorite vacation destinations.

Jim is survived by his wife, Carla. The class extends its deepest sympathy to her.