Joseph Mattison III ’68

Jeff died Oct. 4, 2006, of an aneurysm after delivering a Hinkley to Newport, R.I., from Martha’s Vineyard. He was 62.

Jeff prepared for Princeton at Milton Academy and started with the Class of 1966. At Princeton he rowed lightweight crew. After graduation he taught at Dedham Country Day, and in 1973 married Alice “Sherry” Donahue. They immediately sailed to South America and back on a 38-foot Ohlson.

Jeff graduated from UVA’s Darden School of Business in 1977 and was a certified financial adviser who worked in finance throughout his career. He was an active and dedicated member of the Edgartown (Mass.) Yacht Club, Chappaquiddick Beach Club, Edgartown Golf Club, and New York Yacht Club.

Jeff remained an avid sailor all his life and spent as many hours on the water as possible. He was happiest tinkering with a boat engine or trimming a sail. He was noted for his intense intelligence, quick wit, integrity, and loyalty to his family and friends.

Besides Sherry, he is survived by a son, Joseph IV; and a daughter, Alice; his father, Joseph Mattison Jr.; and siblings Mary Wells, Peter, Debbie Angotti, and Bruce. To them, the class extends its profound sympathy.