Peter Lloyd Richards ’40

Only recently did we learn of the death of Pete Richards Mar. 20, 1991. He was the son of Lloyd '13. Unfortunately, Pete did not maintain contact with Princeton or classmates or submit reports to our class publications, although he was seen occasionally when he lived in the Darien, Conn., area.

We do know he had an outstanding WWII combat record as a B-24 bomber pilot, completing 50 bombing raids over southern Europe. Pete cherished the friendships with his fellow flight crews and kept in close touch with them over the years. A number of them have described Pete as industrious, generous, and honorable.

In later life, Pete was a highly successful one-man business venturer procuring, distributing, and selling a variety of electronic devices to the insurance industry, both at home and abroad. He possessed an unsurpassed knowledge of this specialized market place. Throughout his life, Pete was particularly known for his humorous wit, keen intellectual and business abilities, and sense of honor and loyalty.

Pete is survived by son Lloyd, daughter Susan, and three grandchildren, to all of whom we send our long overdue sympathy and condolences.

The Class of 1940