Robert S. Holcombe ’64

Bob died April 4, 2015, in Coto de Caza, Calif., from a heart attack.

Born in Bronxville, N.Y., he grew up in nearby Pelham and later moved to Camp Hill, Pa. Bob graduated from Lawrenceville in 1960. At Princeton, he majored in English, joined Cannon Club, and managed the Princeton football teams. Bob roomed with Nick Carter, Bill Doniger, Roger Golden, Malcolm Hawk, Dave Kennedy, and Mike Bogh-Henrikssen.

After graduation, Bob earned a law degree and an MBA from Columbia. He began his career with a large New York law firm and subsequently served as general counsel for several major companies. Bob had outstanding legal, business, and “people” skills, plus a wonderful sense of humor and an unparalleled work ethic that others recognized throughout his professional career. He led by example rather than by words. In 2010, he received the Orange County Business Journal’s General Counsel Award for Lifetime Achievement. He was executive vice president, general counsel, and secretary of Apria Healthcare when he died.

Bob loved Princeton and always talked about its academic and athletic programs, especially football and basketball. He also loved his family and playing with his kids and grandchildren.

 Bob is survived by Mimi, his wife of 20 years; sons Rob and Sam; daughter Kate; and seven grandchildren; to whom the class sends sincere condolences.