Richard C. Torbert ’49

Dick died Oct 7, 2003, from complications of Parkinson's disease. He was 75.

Dick prepared for Princeton at Columbia HS in Maplewood, N.J. He majored in history, and as a freshman won the Class of 1813 English Prize for Academic Freshmen. He was a member of Whig-Clio, the Glee Club, and was a solicitor for the campus fund drive. Dick was a member of Cannon Club.

Dick retired from Mellon Bank in Philadelphia, where he worked in public affairs. He enjoyed a job that brought him gratifying involvement in such disparate causes as adult literacy, library support, and organization of music festivals from Bach to jazz. After retiring he enjoyed pursuing educational activities.

Dick is survived by his wife, Sandy; sons Anthony and David; a daughter, Kimberly; and a grandson. The class extends its deepest sympathy to them on the loss of this caring and committed person.

The Class of 1949