Thomas Peter Emmons ’48

We will very much miss Tom Emmons, who died suddenly on May 24, 2003. At the time of his death Tom was serving as our 55th reunion treasurer. He served in that office at our 50th as well. He was class treasurer 1988-93.

In 1984, Tom had the idea of providing an anchor for recovering alcoholics reluctant to attend Reunions. The inspiration became AA Haven, now an integral part of Reunions and widely replicated across the country. In conjunction with AA Haven, Tom was always identified as our "anonymous classmate." The AA program loomed large in Tom's last quarter-century.

A native of Philadelphia and graduate of Deerfield, Tom was a member of Cap and Gown and assistant manager of baseball. He graduated in 1951 with honors in economics. He was in the investment business initially before operating the Frigate Bookstore in Chestnut Hill, Pa., for many years. He retired in 1985.

Tom is survived by his wife, Marcy, to whom he was married for half a century; their children Lisa Pyne, Thomas P. Jr. "Peter," and Nina Binnie '79; and eight grandchildren. The class is bereft of a wonderful friend.

The Class of 1948