John B. Healy ’54

John died peacefully Nov. 15, 2015, after a long illness.

Born in Philadelphia, he graduated from St. Joseph’s Prep School and earned a post-high-school degree from Episcopal Academy. At Princeton he majored in politics, was a member of Charter Club, and sang in the Chapel Choir.

John enlisted in the Army and rose to the rank of captain in the Field Artillery unit at Fort Sill, Okla. Upon completion of his tour, he received a doctor of laws degree from the University of Pennsylvania.

John’s career was first in marketing and advertising in New York City for Colgate Palmolive and Doyle Dane Bernbach. Subsequently, he worked for 28 years in the University’s Alumni Giving office before retiring. For many years, John organized a monthly class luncheon at the Nassau Club, which many classmates regularly attended.

He is survived by Trudy, his wife of 54 years; children Ann and John; granddaughters Alissa, Maria, Caitlin, Susanna, and Margaret; and sister Elizabeth. John was predeceased by his younger twin brothers, Roger and Edward Jr. The class is honored by his service to the University and to his country.