Sidney New Jr. ’26

Sidney New died of a heart problem at his residence on the Upper East Side, in NYC, Mar. 27, 1997. He had the unique distinction of having lived in that part of the city his entire life and at one location since 1963.

He came to Princeton from Montclair Academy, and during his lifetime was an active supporter of Princeton, although he left college in 1924 to enter the real estate business. For many years prior to his death, Sid was associated with Osborne, Kemper & Thomas, marketers of advertising products.

During his last years Sid suffered from macular degeneration, which made him blind. He had never married, but was cared for by members of his family, who were devoted to their Uncle Sid. They read to him and report that his favorite periodical was PAW, and that the best part of PAW was the '26 class notes. Princeton meant a great deal to Sid, and memories of the Class of '26 helped him in his blindness.

Sid is survived by two nieces, one nephew, six great-nieces, five great-nephews, and one great-great-nephew, to all of whom we extend our profound sympathy.

The Class of 1926