Thomas B. Clarke ’57

Tom died Feb. 18, 2015, at the age of 79. He had fought a valiant two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer.

After graduating from the Lawrenceville School, Tom majored in religion and joined Ivy Club at Princeton. He played soccer as an undergrad. His senior-year roommates were Tod Beebe, Chuck Watson, Fred Gregory, and Cleve Benedict.

Tom worked for the Dartmouth Building Supply Co. for 20 years after being employed by Techbuilt Homes. Tom never retired, his brother, Jim ’58, remarked. He just liked working.

His main recreation was puttering around his large undeveloped property in upstate New York and playing tennis, at which he was talented. Tom loved spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Jean; sons James R., Andrew, Philip, and David; brother James S.; and six grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter, Judith. A gentle man, he will be missed.