Jules M. Romfh ’43

Jules died of pneumonia at his home in Cocoanut Grove, Fla., on Aug. 31, 1997. He was 79.

Scion of one of Miami's pioneering families, he was the son of Edward C. Romfh, mayor of Miami in the late 1920s.

Although born into wealth, Jules was known as a humble man among family and friends. He was a highly successful businessman in the fiercely competitive real estate market of South Florida; to clients, colleagues and competitors alike, Jules was known as a man whose word was as good as his handshake.

At Princeton, Jules majored in political science. Once graduated, he enlisted in the Army during WWII, attaining the rank of captain and seeing much combat action in the ETO.

Aside from his career, Jules's main driving force was his love of polo. He helped the Princeton polo team win intercollegiate championships two years in a row, once played with Britain's Prince Philip, brought the game back to the Orange Bowl for the first time since the 1950s, and remained an active player up to the age of 69.

Jules is survived by his wife, Emily, whom he met on a blind date in Atlanta in 1949; a son, Jules Jr.; four daughters, Karen Romfh Nunes, Nancy, Julie, and Marie Romfh Keith; and seven grandchildren. To the entire family, we extend our deepest and most heartfelt condolences.

The Class of 1943