John S. Frey ’50

Jack died April 12, 2011, in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease.

He grew up in Corning, N.Y., in a family of 10 children. After spending two years in the Navy as a seaman, he entered Princeton, where he majored in economics and belonged to Terrace. Just before being called to active duty in the Marine Corps in October 1951, he married Anne Ober. His entire tour was at Quantico, where he reached the rank of captain. After his military service, he entered Harvard Law School and graduated in 1956.

Jack was admitted to the New York State bar, and soon joined the legal staff of IBM. At IBM he was noted for mentoring young lawyers. He spent four years in Paris as IBM’s general counsel for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. He retired as assistant general counsel in 1989 after a 32-year career. While at IBM he cherished his association with Nicholas Katzenbach ’43.

Jack had a lifelong passion for politics and football, being a loyal Redskins fan. He enjoyed reading history, and no matter where he was, sought out The New York Times.

To his wife, five children, and eight grandchildren, we extend our sympathy.