Sidney A. Masri ’60

Born in Baghdad, Iraq, and raised in New Rochelle, N.Y., Sidney graduated from New Rochelle High School on his way to Princeton. With us, he majored in politics, joined Court Club and the Pre-Law Society, and was active in Whig-Clio, WPRB, and the Yacht Club. Thus prepared, he went on to earn a J.D. degree from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School.

Sidney began his law career with 20 years at NASA, where he was involved, among other work, in contract negotiations for the Space Shuttle. He became general counsel to Western Union Corp. and later the GTE Corp. He concluded his working career with UnitedHealthcare and turned full time to his other pursuits.

A passionate outdoorsman, Sidney was a master gardener and maintained an extensive garden at his home in Falls Church, Va., along with his avid pursuit of hiking, biking, and skiing with family and friends.

Sidney died June 30, 2024, of complications of Alzheimer’s disease. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; their son, daughter, and spouses; and four grandchildren. We send condolences to all the family.