James G. Dill ’33

Jim Dill died Sept. 29, 1995, after an extended illness. He was 86 years old and lived in New Suffolk, N.Y., where he had lived since 1962 and where he had summered since 1930.

Jim was a member of a politically prominent New Jersey family. His father, who had been twice a candidate for governor, was a judge on the New Jersey Court of Errors and Appeals. Jim lived in Paterson, N.J., and came to Princeton from Lawrenceville. At Princeton, he was active in track, was a member of Cottage Club, and was widely and favorably known among our classmates. He roomed with Sam Loveland our first two years, with Jack James junior year, and then with Shelly Smith. He was in the Army with the field artillery for four and a half years during World War II, attained the rank of lt. colonel and was awarded the Legion of Merit. He worked in various capacities for Esso Eastern Oil Co. and for various other oil companies over the years, and by the time of our 30th reunion he was able to list his occupation as "retired."

Jim married Elizabeth McKnight in Montclair, N.J., in 1935. Betty survives him as do their three sons, James G. Jr. '61 *65, Jonathan C. '67, and David M. To them we extend our sympathy.

The Class of 1933