Richard F. Baruch ’60

Dick died March 30, 2017, from complications of influenza and pneumonia.

He came to Princeton preceded by his father, Earle ’29, uncle Fernand ’44, and brother Earle Jr. ’54. At the Lawrenceville School he excelled in football and basketball, which he was unable to continue with us due to an injury. His athletic focus then and thereafter was golf, which he pursued for more than 50 years at Pine Valley and Merion golf clubs. Especially devoted to the latter, he was known informally as the “Mayor of Merion” for his devotion to the club’s interests.

At Princeton, Dick ate at Ivy, served on the Athletic Council, and wrote his thesis presciently on “The Phenomenon of Pro Football.” He roomed with Harrell, Prince, Baskett, Milling, Lenzner, and Collins.

He began his business career in insurance but migrated to the securities industry and worked for more than 40 years at Janney Montgomery Scott, describing himself as “just a plain, old stockbroker,” a financial adviser in current parlance.

Dick’s first marriage ended in divorce. He is survived by his wife, Clark; his three children; and five grandchildren.