James T. Skelly Jr. ’35

Jim Skelly died Oct. 13, 1995, in Delray Beach, Fla., after a long illness. His wife, Margaret Taylor, had died several years earlier. He is survived by three children, James T. III, Margaret S. Strange, and Leland T., nine grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. Jim's sister, Margaret h'40, is married to President Emeritus Bob Goheen '40.

Born in Wilmington, Del., in 1912, Jim prepped at Canterbury and Hun Schools. At Princeton he majored in geology, joined Ivy Club, and participated in football, golf, and swimming. He roomed with Ike Geer. He was secretary and treasurer of the class for two years.

After earning a Harvard MBA in 1937, Jim spent his entire business career with Hercules Powder Co., and took an active role in many community good works. He served in the Pacific during WWII, returning from army life as a major and with a Bronze Star. After retirement he and Mitchie moved to a home they had built in Delray, from which point they traveled extensively and visited their growing family.

We will remember Jim as a friend and exemplary citizen, and we send our sincere sympathy to his family.

The Class of 1935