John Cortlandt Van Koppelman ’40

With the death of Johnny Koppelman from Parkinson's disease on Feb. 3, 1996, we have lost a warm, sincere, and friendly classmate.

A lifelong Baltimorean, Koppy prepared at Gilman School, majored in economics, participated in lacrosse and wrestling, and was a member of Cap & Gown. Henry Thomas, Don Patterson, Beau Pearre, and Ridge Melvin were his roommates. Throughout WWII, Koppy served in the field artillery and was discharged a captain.

Koppy worked in the investment firms of Walter Koppelman Co. and Robert Garrett & Sons. Later he moved to the manufacturing industry, first with Flynn & Emrich Co. and then Ward Machinery Co., until he retired in 1982. He served on the Gilman Alumni Board and the vestry of Emmanuel Episcopal Church. He was a member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce and the L'Hirondelle Club. Among his many interests and pleasures were family, ocean sailing, and tennis.

Koppy leaves his wife, Nannie, two sons, three daughters, and nine grandchildren, to all of whom the class sends its deepest sympathy. He will be missed by his classmates and many other Princeton friends. Our memories of him will be treasured with fondness and affection.

The Class of 1940