Page Chapman ’33

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Page died Apr. 24, 1996, at the King James Care Center in Chatham Township, N.J. He was born in Orange, N.J., and prepared for Princeton at Taft. Although slight of build, he was an excellent athlete and a fierce competitor. He played on our freshman soccer and hockey teams and on the varsity hockey team. He roomed with Dorrance Sexton all four years and was a member of Ivy Club. He was a respected member of our class.

Page served in the Air Force during WWII. He started as a second lt. in 1942 and was discharged in 1945 with the rank of major.

Page retired in 1975 after 40 years as a stockbroker. He was with Tucker Anthony and Co. in NYC. He lived in New Vernon, N.J., for 50 years. He was active in the affairs of the Morristown Memorial Hospital and served as its president. He also had a home in Dorset, Vt., and enjoyed golf at the Ekwanok Golf Club in Manchester, Vt., for many years.

Page's wife, Margaret Cluett Chapman, died in 1981. He is survived by his son, Page Chapman III '61, two daughters, Margaret C. Morua and Wendy C. Wheeler, 10 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Paw in print

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The cover of PAW’s February 2025 issue, featuring a photo of Frank Stella leaning back with his hands behind his head.