John W. Moffly IV ’49

Jack died peacefully March 11, 2018, in Greenwich Hospital in Connecticut.

Born in Philadelphia, he attended Chestnut Hill Academy, then Andover, and graduated early to enlist in the Army Air Force. After the war he came to Princeton, where he joined Cap and Gown and was commodore of the Princeton Yacht Club, which gave him the rare privilege of having tea with Einstein, who was determined to sail on Lake Carnegie. He graduated from the Woodrow Wilson School and loved returning for P-rades.

Jack was in advertising sales for Time for 30 years before taking early retirement in 1986 to found what would become Moffly Media with six magazines (including Greenwich), custom publishing, and other departments. His son is now at the helm.

A much-loved leader in the community, Jack served on many boards — often as chairman — and in May 2017 received the Excellence in Business Award from the Greenwich Chamber.

A seasoned sailor, he competed in many offshore races — including six Bermuda races — besides one-design racing in Long Island Sound.

Jack is survived by his wife of 55 years, Donna; son Jonathan; daughter Audrey Klotz; their spouses; and nine grandchildren, some of whom he hoped might go to Princeton.