Robert E. Livesey ’41

Robert died Feb. 7, 2015, at home with his family. He was 95.

Robert remained loyal to the orange and black for his entire life. He instilled the Princeton tradition in his sons, Rob ’69 and Colin ’96; and two granddaughters, Cecilia Freedman ’00 and Jessica Olin ’94. He was thrilled to participate in his and their many reunions through 2013.

From 1942 to 1944, Robert was stationed in England and Ireland, and as a technical representative attached to the Royal Air Force, he kept Wright Aeronautical planes flying through this period of World War II. After the war, Robert joined his father’s business, Cortina Learning International Inc., publisher of the first foreign-language distance-learning courses. He later expanded this business by purchasing Famous Schools, which offered courses in art, writing, and photography. Robert put his businesses, second only to family, at the center of his life.

His greatest gift was connecting with people, which was also his greatest joy. His network of friends and colleagues stretches across the generations and around the world.

Robert was the beloved husband of Magdalen; caring dad of six children; grandfather of six; and great-grandfather of three.