Stephen H. Lewis ’31

Stephen H. Lewis died at his home in Rye, N.Y., Aug. 27, 1996. He was 86. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Desna Kramer Lewis, two sons, Dr. Stephen H. Jr. '58 and James A., six grandchildren, and two greatgrandchildren.

After graduation Steve entered the silk business of Kahn & Feldman in NYC which produced silk thread for the manufacture of women's hosiery made from the unwinding of imported silkworm cocoons.

After Pearl Harbor, he was commissioned in the Navy and was assigned to its supply corps. While stationed at Mechanicsburg, Pa., he was responsible for procurement of parts for diesel engines and other heavy equipment, including the chains for the immense mooring anchors of the battleship Missouri.

He was discharged as full lieutenant in 1946, then returned to NYC and founded Talbott Knitting Mills, Inc., which manufactured fullfashioned women's sweaters from woolen and orlon yarn. He remained Talbott's president until he retired in 1970, but continued to serve as a consultant until 1975.

Stephen was an active member of the Princeton Club of N.Y. He and his wife were avid golfers and sailors all of their married years. The class extends its condolences to his family.

The Class of 1931