Philip Russell Warner ’39

Phil died Dec. 18, 1996, in Ft. Myers, Fla., at a hospital near his residence at Shell Point Village Retirement Home. He had had a respiratory ailment known as Wegener's disease, but this did not keep him from enjoying good times with classmates living near or visiting in the area. He had been alone since Betty, his wife of 52 years, died in 1994. They had lived in Greenwich, Conn., throughout his stellar career in advertising where he had been v.p. first at Benton & Bowles, later at BBD&O. Then he worked briefly in the fledgling cable industry for W. R. Grace, but retired to take a leading role with the newly founded Natl. Executive Service Corps.

Phil was passionate about helping others. For over 20 years he worked primarily with disadvantaged children. He was on the boards of Kids in Crisis, Recording for the Blind, and was chairman emeritus of the Third Street Music School Settlement in NYC. Still he found time to pursue his great love-tennis. He managed to enter a few tournaments every year.

To Phil's daughters, Wendy Reynes and Kimberly O'Malley, and his four grandchildren we offer our deep sympathy. Like them we shall miss the warmth, compassion, and consideration for others that were the hallmarks of his life.

The Class of 1939