Jeffrey S. Taylor ’69

A life rich with accomplishments came to a sudden conclusion when Jeff died in his sleep Oct. 18, 2015, at home in East Hampton, N.Y. Jeff and his wife, Linda, had relocated to their summer residence permanently only five months before.

A proud graduate of the Governor Dummer Academy, he earned his degree in history at Princeton. Terrace Club was the setting for his many all-night bridge games. After Princeton, Jeff earned an MBA from NYU in 1972.

He and Linda were married in 1969 and were longtime residents of Chatham, N.J. Jeff was a real estate developer who worked on a range of shopping malls and partnerships. He also served as a consultant with the University of Massachusetts Memorial Hospital and the city of Springfield, Mass. Jeff’s civic dedication was notable: He was a member of the Chatham Township Committee for 10 years before serving as the town’s mayor and successfully directing low-income housing initiatives.

Jeff is survived by Linda; their sons, Jonathan and Christopher; and grandchildren Harris and Morgan. His successes were many, and he made a difference in many ways. He will be missed.