John B. LaVecchia ’54

 John (remembered as “Laveck”) died March 6, 2024.

He came to us from Delbarton School in Morristown, N.J., where he played on the school’s first football team and was involved with tennis, publications, and student government. At Princeton, he majored in politics and joined Charter Club, the Pre-Law Society, and the photography club. He was a manager of golf and participated in IAA sports.

John worked as a law clerk at Pindar, McElroy, Connell & Foley while attending Columbia Law School. Upon earning his LL.B in 1957, he married Emy Lou Cahill, was admitted to the New Jersey Bar, and joined the firm. He remained there, mainly doing trial work, becoming a partner in 1965 and retiring in 2004. John was active in many professional associations and was appointed to important positions in recognition of his expertise as a trial lawyer. The American Board of Trial Advocates established an award in his name for members who emulate his commitment to high standards of civil trial practice.

John and his family moved to Dorset, Vt., in 1986, where he volunteered on several community organizations. He and Emy enjoyed cross-country skiing, hiking, swimming, golfing, and playing croquet.

John is survived by his wife, Emy; his sons John, Michael, Vincent, and Nicholas; daughters Emma and Catherine; and nine grandsons. He was predeceased by his daughter Elizabeth.