William Joseph Mathews Jr. ’56

Bill Mathews died Sept. 4, 1998, of cancer, at his home in Middletown, N.J. Bill prepared at Newark Academy, joined Dial Lodge, and majored in economics. He managed the freshman tennis team and was on the staffs of the Tiger and the BricaBrac.

Bill entered the broadcasting business following graduation. He worked for ABC, Metromedia, and held sales positions with radio stations in the NYC area. He was also associated with Penton Publishing in NYC and recently was a sales consultant. A member of Sea Bright Lawn and Tennis Club and Sea Bright Beach Club, he served on the vestry of Christ Episcopal Church in Middletown.

Liz and Dick Ellwood '53, close friends of Bill and his wife, Cynthia, wrote to her soon after his death: "We believe Bill believed his greatest assets were his friends. He had a lot of them, and he cared about us all....Since Apr. 1997, the courage he showed us was almost beyond belief. Then there was the charm, the grace, the constant good humor. What an example he set for all of us on how to go out." In addition to Cynthia, Bill is survived by a son, William; a daughter, Barbara Hamblatt; a stepson, Edward Armstrong; and a stepdaughter, Jane Armstrong. The class extends its deep sympathy to all of them on their loss.

The Class of 1956