Tim was the grandson of Morton Fry 1909 and the son of G.T.C. Fry ’34. He came to Princeton from Andover, ate at Campus, rowed stroke for the lightweight crew, and was treasurer of Orange Key. He was a manager at P.J.’s Pancake House and was a co-winner of the David Bowers Prize in American Civilization.
After graduation from Yale Law School, he first served as chief prosecutor of the 1st Marine Division in California during the Vietnam War years. During a long career as an entertainment/corporate attorney at Cravath, Columbia Pictures, and Warner (with time out to run a video company), Tim was a passionate advocate for his clients, including hip-hop stars and a top ballet company, and every day of his life he shouldered a pro bono project.
Equally passionate in his political beliefs, he served on the national finance committees of Bill Clinton, Al Gore, and HRC for Senate. On the family front Tim’s boundless enthusiasm extended to coaching several of his children’s travel soccer teams. A charismatic force, he was a mentor to many and will be missed.
Tim is beloved and survived by his wife of 48 years, Pat Coffin, whom he met at law school; daughter Gillian; son Adam ’11; and sister Holly McGowan. The class extends its profound sympathies to them all.