Robert Y. Kopf Jr. ’66

 Bob died March 29, 2024.

Born in Warren, Pa., he graduated from the Loomis School, where he was on the wrestling team and in the chess club. He followed his father, Robert ’36, and preceded his brother, Silas ’72, to Princeton, where he majored in politics, ate at Cannon Club, played interclub sports, and volunteered with the Trenton Tutorial Project.

After graduation, Bob earned a law degree from Vanderbilt. He practiced law in Pittsburgh for some 25 years before leaving law practice to found Smithfield Trust Co. in Pittsburgh, where he served as chairman for the rest of his career.

A longtime resident of Sewickley, Pa., Bob was active in community affairs, serving as president of the Edgeworth Club and on the boards of Sewickley Academy and the Sewickley YMCA. He enjoyed outdoor life, including summers in the Adirondacks, fishing trips with sons Rob and Tom in northern Quebec, and frequent trips to Sun Valley, Idaho.

Bob was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Susan. He is survived by sons Rob and Tom, daughter Maggie, four grandsons, and brothers Will and Silas. The class extends its heartfelt condolences to them all.