Robert G. Chambers ’71

The class lost one of its most vibrant members when Bob Chambers died from melanoma Oct. 18, 2011, in Charlotte, N.C.

Bob was born in Philadelphia and came to Princeton from Chestnut Hill (Pa.) Academy, where he was a multisport athlete, leader, and scholar. He majored in English, lettered in squash, and ate at Cap and Gown. He lived with Joe Chen and Bill Zwecker senior year in 1903 Hall.

Bob graduated from Villanova Law School on his way to an outstanding career as a benefits attorney. He was a partner in two Philadelphia law firms for 25 years before joining McGuire Woods in Charlotte in 2004. Bob’s expertise on pension/retirement plans and employee-benefits aspects of business transactions was highly respected in the United States and internationally. He brought great intellect, knowledge, and a sense of humor to his work.

Bob was devoted to his family and served on boards of multiple professional, community, and educational organizations. He used his multilingual skills in his frequent work and vacation travels.

His wife, Lynne, predeceased him in 2003. To his son, Robert Jr.; daughter Nicole McCormick; five grandchildren; his mother Marjorie; sister Joyce; and companion, Becky Rizzo, the class extends deepest sympathy.