Obituaries

Henry Jones Ford II

Henry Jones Ford II died January 21, 2010 at Alexandria Hospital in Virginia after a two-year struggle with cutaneous leukemia. He was born in Baltimore, the son of Franklin Ford, class of 1913, and Kathryn Skilling Ford.

Hank was a grandson of Henry Jones Ford, Princeton Professor of Politics and Interstate Commerce Commissioner under Woodrow Wilson. He grew up in Chevy Chase, MD and graduated from St. Albans School in Washington, DC. At Princeton he roomed with John D'Arms, played on the golf team, was an officer of Elm Club, and lived at the club his senior year. He graduated with a BSE in mechanical engineering, and worked for the National Security Agency in Washington and Laurel, MD. He became a fan of thorobred horseracing and spent many years as an owner and trainer.

Hank is survived by a sister, Virginia Fletcher of Lenox, MA, a brother, Franklin Ford, Jr., '55, of Bethesda, MD, a cousin, John Skilling MD '55 of Naples, FL, plus nieces and nephews including Jennifer Howlett '74, Crispin Littlehales '75, and Rev. Louise Howlett '83.


Submitted by:
Frank Ford '55
6105 Stardust Lane
Bethesda, MD 20817
mkfrankford@verizon.net

James Clifford Rassweiler

James Clifford Rassweiler passed away on January 22, 2010. A graduate of Phillips Exeter, Princeton, and Harvard Law School, Jim worked for White & Case and then headed the international section of Bankers Trust Company’s legal department. He was highly respected in the international legal community.

Along with his professional skill, Jim had an unparalleled passion for life and learning. Every day was an adventure. He traveled extensively and spoke eight languages fluently, including Japanese, Thai and French. He was a true lifelong sportsman. As recently as last summer he was swimming a mile a day and playing soccer with all ages.

Despite his numerous accomplishments, his proudest moments involved his two boys, Andrew (Class of ’00) and Thomas (Class of ‘02), to whom he successfully passed on his love of life. We will miss his energy, kindness and sharp mind, but are grateful for his many years of health, and for all the adventures we shared.

A memorial service will be held at the Quaker Meeting House at 15 Rutherford Place in downtown Manhattan on Friday, March 12 at 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to a charity in Jim’s honor.

Edward W. T. Gray III

Edward W. T. Gray III, of Manhattan and Remsenburg, NY, died on January 17, 2010. Founder, President and CEO of Analytic Asset Management; Founder and Board Chair of the Countess Moira Charitable Foundation; previously, founder, President, and CEO of Gray, Seifert and Co., and Senior Vice President of Bessemer Trust Company.

Graduate of Princeton University, the Stonier Graduate School of Banking, and Blair Academy. Member of Princeton Reach Out '56. Past President of the Rotary Club of New York and Chair of its Foundation. Trustee of the Lichtenstein Foundation. Director, United Nations Association of New York. Member of the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island Investment Advisory Committee; previously Warden and Vestryman of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Westhampton Beach, and Director, Westhampton Yacht Squadron and Westhampton Beach Family Counseling Services.

Member of the Union League Club (Library Committee). Previously Vice President and Trustee of the Newark Episcopal Diocesan Investment Fund and in Montclair, NJ, Senior Warden of St. Luke's Church and member of the Boards of Directors of the Mental Health Resource Center and the Salvation Army Montclair area. Coast Guard officer and veteran.

Skied on every continent, traveled extensively throughout fifty states and the world and was also an avid golfer, sailor, tennis and bridge player, and singer. In recent years, authored four plays. Loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Mr. Gray is survived by his wife, Michele LeMoal-Gray; sons Taylor and Peter and daughter Carolyn and their spouses, Kathy, Donna, and Marc; grandchildren Brendan, Matthew, Stephen, Jessica, and Emily; sister Alice and nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Foundation of New York City Rotary Club or Family Counseling Service of Westhampton Beach, NY. Funeral arrangements will be announced. Memorial service planned for April 2010 in New York City.

Published in the New York Times on January 21, 2010.

Mundy Ingalls Peale, Jr.

Mundy Ingalls Peale, Jr., age 74, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at his Lake Kiowa residence after a long illness, and his life was celebrated during a service on July 11th at the First United Methodist Church in Gainesville, TX.

Mundy was born in Evansville, IN. on August 23, 1934. He married Pat Crawford on December 23, 1957 while serving as an Air Force Pilot and Radar Intercept Director flying T-33s at Hondo Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX. He joined Ford Motor Company in 1961 as a Cost Analyst and held several supervisory positions during his 12-year tenure, including Cost Analyst Manager for three years in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

From 1979-1988, Mundy held the position of VP and Controller for Rockwell International's Electronics Operations and Avionics & Missiles Group. In 1988, Mundy became VP of Corporate Finance, Central Region, directing corporate finance activities for Rockwell's COO of Automotive and Electronics business. Mundy served as CFO for Marlow Industries from 1993-96 and left Marlow to join United Space Alliance, NASA's primary industry partner in human space operations, including the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station. He was CFO at USA until his retirement in 1998.

Mundy graduated in 1956 from Princeton University where he majored in economics, and in 1961 from Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration with an MBA. Mundy spent many years volunteering in Rotary where he was recognized as a multiple Paul Harris Fellow. He is also remembered as a caring, gentle, and honorable man with a passion for life and thirst for adventure.

He will always be revered as a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, whose selfless acts of kindness remind us that we make a life by what we give. Mundy's honorable character and sense of humility demanded love and respect from all who knew him. As a loving father to his children and grandchildren and mentor to countless of others, Mundy taught perseverance and courage through his actions and the importance of discipline with mercy and grace.

Mundy was preceded in death by his father, Mundy Ingalls Peale, former president of the Republic Aviation Corporation; mother, Betsey Farwell Peale; and sister, Georgia (Dickey) Sansone. Mundy is survived by Pat, his loving wife of 51 years; his children: Mundy Ingalls Peale III, Lalon Crawford Peale, and Danielle Peale Rook; grandchildren: Mundy I. Peale IV, Jon Peale, Hannah Rook, Hunter Rook, Hayden Rook, Holden Rook, and Julia Jane Peale; sisters: Sandra Farwell Eike and Betsey Peale Hardman. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Home Hospice P.O. Box 936 Gainesville, TX. 76241; First United Methodist Church 214 South Denton Gainesville, TX 76240; or The Rotary Foundation One Rotary Center 1560 Sherman Ave., Evanston Ill. 60201.

Chris Alan Korbakes

Chris Alan Korbakes passed away on May 1, 2009 after a 4 decade struggle with Multiple Sclerosis. He remained positive throughout and “never complained about the hand he was dealt”. His beloved wife, Maryanthe, predeceased him by 4 years. Chris is survived by his sister, Diana Rose.

Chris was born and raised in Chicago. There he attended and graduated from Northwestern Military Academy before being accepted at Princeton. As an undergraduate at Princeton, Chris majored in history. He participated in the Navy R.O.T.C program and was commander of the drill team. He was active in the Pre-Law Society, Orange Key, Whig-Clio and Campus Fund Drive. Chris' senior year roommates were Bill McMillan and Jim Tinsman.

Following graduation and a tour of duty as a 1st lieutenant in the Marine Corps, Chris entered Northwestern Law School from which he graduated in 1961. His principal activity was performing research for the American Judicature Society.

The class mourns the loss of a loyal Princetonian.

Edward William Pliska

Ed Pliska, former prosecutor, judge, defense lawyer and President-Elect of the American Judges Association, died October 31, 2006 after a year long battle with cancer.

While at Princeton, Ed starred in Theatre Intime productions and was on the editorial board of the Daily Princetonian. He was active in I.A.A. athletics and managed the freshman track team. A member of Key and Seal, Ed roomed with Fred Van Doornick, Pete Ambler, Bill Albrecht and Ted Halkyard.

After graduation, Ed got his LLB at night from the University of Connecticut and began his legal career as an assistant district attorney in Santa Barbara, CA. He then became a prosecutor for San Mateo County until he was elected judge of the County Municipal Court in 1972. He also served as VP of the American Judges Association. In the 1070s, Ed taught Criminal Law and Constitutional Law at San Mateo Law School. He also hosted a TV and radio talk show, "Justice Forum".

During 40 years in the Bay Area, Ed appeared as actor and director for over 100 productions at amateur and professional theaters.

Ed is survived by Louisa, his wife of 47 years, 3 sons, a daughter and 2 granddaughters.

To Luisa and the family, the Class extends its deepest sympathy.

John E. "Jack" Margetts

John E. "Jack" Margetts '56 passed away peacefully on October 22, 2008 at Hospice Niagara, St. Catharine's, Ontario, Canada, after a 6-year bout with cancer.

Born April 12, 1934 in East Orange, NJ, Jack spent his formative years growing up in Rutherford, NJ. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Princeton, with a major in Modern Languages. Jack's graduating dream was to "travel and see the world". He fulfilled his dream through a sales and marketing career in the tobacco and distilled spirits industries.

Jack moved his family to Ontario, Canada in 1973 and lived there until his death. He retired as President of Fernanco International in 1992.

Jack is survived by his wife, Ana Maria; daughter, Adriana; son, Stephen; grandchildren, Jack and Madeleine; and brother, Robert.

Dr. Herbert F. Reilly, Jr.

Dr. Herbert F. Reilly, Jr. (Bert), of Glenville and Lake George, most beloved husband of Audrey A. Reilly (Audie) passed away on March 23, 2009 after a courageous battle with brain cancer.

Born in Flushing, N.Y. to the late Winifred and Herbert F. Reilly Sr., Bert's childhood was spent in Forest Hills, N.Y. He graduated in 1952 from Phillips Exeter Academy, Princeton University in 1956 and the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1960. Dr. Reilly interned at the former Mary Fletcher Hospital in Burlington, Vt. and completed surgical and radiology residencies at the Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, N.Y. and Hitchcock Hospital in N.H. He also served as a captain and general surgeon in the U.S. Air Force. Dr. Reilly was an attending radiologist at Ellis Hospital and served as a department chairman from 1980-1991. He was an associate staff member at Sunnyview Hospital and Nathan Littauer Hospitals. He was a member of the American College of Radiology, the AMA, the NYS Medical Society, the NYS Radiological Society, the NENY Radiological Society and the AIUM.

Bert was a sensational husband, father and grandfather; his greatest joy was being at his summer home on Lake George with his family and beloved Golden Retriever "Lindy". Bert was an avid reader with a great interest in politics; he enjoyed golf, snow skiing, woodworking, music and especially ballroom dancing as a member of Cotillion and the Benedicts dance associations. He thoroughly enjoyed serving as a recent past president of the Schenectady Symphony Orchestra, the devotion to which was a true passion.

Besides his wife of 50 years, Bert is survived by five very precious sons and daughters-in-law, Bret and Nancy of Niskayuna, Dr. Christopher and Kendall of Delmar, David and Kristine of Stamford Conn., Eric and Rachel of Guilderland and Andrew and Joanne of Somerset, N.J. Also 13 cherished grandchildren, Brad, Michael, Nathan, Ryan, Kyle, Connor, Aidan, Fiona, Madalena, Gabriel, Kiera, Madison and Joshua; sister-in-law, Barbara Bond (Edward); cousins, nephews and twin great-nieces.

The family is deeply grateful for the extraordinary care and support by physicians and staff at Ellis Hospital and its residential center. The loving devotion of "our girls" from the Rely Health Care Center in Niskayuna will always be remembered. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations can be sent in his honor to Ellis Hospital Foundation, Schenectady Symphony Orchestra, The BHUMC or the Mt. Grove Memorial Church at Huletts Landing, N.Y. in care of Bruce and Susan Young, Goldey Rd., Huletts Landing, NY 12841.