Richard Lyon Salsbury ’42

Dick died Nov. 26, 1999, at Oakmont Nursing Home in Oakmont, Pa., of a stroke. A stockbroker, he retired in 1996 from the companies that today make up Morgan Stanley Dean Witter. Descended from a long line of distinguished Pittsburgh businessmen, Dick returned there after WWII, following a brief stint in industrial sales in NYC.

Coming to Princeton from Shadyside Academy, Dick majored in basic engineering, graduating with honors, and was a member of Elm Club. During the war he served in the navy, supervising ship repairs at a floating dry-dock facility in Guam, with the rank of lt. He also studied naval architecture at the U. of Michigan in the V-12 program.

Back in Pittsburgh he was referred to as a "humble stockbroker, known for his kindness." He built a reputation in the business community of being kind to and taking an interest in others, according to longtime friends. He was a youthful individual who served as a role model for aspiring brokers. A member of the schools committee in the Pittsburgh area, he was also an avid tennis player.

To his widow, Ronnie, to his daughters, Pamela and Sara, and to his grandson the class extends its most sincere condolences.

The Class of 1942