John Paulding Meade ’39

Johnny died Mar. 1, 1995, in Mount Kisco, N.Y. Although he lived in the hills of northern Westchester, John was a sailor at heart, devoted, in his own words, to sailing and almost anything to do with the sea. After service as a lieutenant with PT boats in the Pacific and a successful career in advertising, representing major packaged goods firms like P&G, he turned back to his first love, joining the marine design firm of Sparkman and Stephans, where he was responsible for outfitting well known yachts including the 12-meter Courageous, winner of the America's Cup. Finally, he became a managing partner of Bally Martle Associates, a marine supply organization.

John was a trustee of American Yacht Club, chairman of their race committee, and founder of the AYC Frostbite Dinghy Assn. He also served as president of Peter Tare, the PT boat officer association.

In 1949 John married Nancy Underhill, herself a sailing champion. With Nancy, their sons, John Jr. '74 and Andrew, his daughter, Elizabeth, and three grandchildren, we celebrate his 1ife and share in many treasured memories of our happy years with John.

The Class of 1939