Octavius A. Orbe ’49
Tavy died Sept. 26, 2020, just a few days after celebrating his 93rd birthday and his 70th wedding anniversary. He was survived by his wife, Ellie, seven children, 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A native of Passaic, N.J., Tavy grew up in a family of six brothers and sisters, so his own family reflects the same tradition.
Tavy came to Princeton from the Peddie School. At Princeton he majored in history; belonged to Charter, the Newman Club, and SCA; played 150-pound football; and rowed crew. He served in the Army from September 1946 to July 1948. After graduation he married Ellie July 8, 1950, and began the general law practice in Ridgewood, N.J.
Tavy’s legal career included much pro bono work, volunteering at juvenile court and night court, and also serving as president of both the Bergen County and New Jersey Bar Associations. Despite the demands of his professional career, he remained active in Princeton affairs, serving as chairman of our 50th reunion. He also loved fishing, bird hunting, boating, swimming and “a party for any occasion.”
We remember Tavy as an enthusiastic, outgoing individual, and we will miss him greatly.