John SIENKIEWICZ

SIENKIEWICZ, John

John Casimir Sienkiewicz, 78, passed away unexpectedly in the early morning of January 3, 2012 at his home in Loblolly, Hobe Sound, FL. Born in Center Bridge, PA on October 8, 1933, and raised in Doylestown, PA, John was the son of Casimir A. Sienkiewicz, a prominent Philadelphia banker and Chairman of the Central Penn National Bank and Jane Patton Sienkiewicz, a nurse. John attended The Loomis School (Loomis-Chaffee) prior to graduating from Princeton University as an honored member of the class of 1955. While at Princeton University, he served as President of his class and remained a valued advisor throughout his life. Playing varsity football his senior year, John won the award for Most Improved Player. After graduation, John entered the United States Navy serving aboard the USS Hancock for three years and rising to the rank of Lieutenant. In 1958, he joined Hutchinson, Rivinus & Co. of Philadelphia as an insurance salesman. In 1965, John became a Partner of the firm which was later acquired by Alexander and Alexander International. In time, John became President and Chief Executive Officer of International Operations of Alexander and Alexander, which was known as the largest international insurance brokerage firm in the world. After their acquisition by Aon Risk Services, John remained an active Vice Chairman. John lived most of his life in Princeton, NJ with his wife of 50 years, Patricia Davis Sienkiewicz. John was known as "Sink" to his legions of friends around the world. John was a loving, strong, and supportive husband, father and friend. His passions included golf, philanthropy, and travel. John was a member of Pine Valley Golf Club, Seminole Golf Club, Loblolly Pines Golf Club, Bedens Brook Club, Gulph Mills Golf Club, Sunnybrook Golf Club, Sunningdale Golf Club in the UK, The River Club, The Princeton Club, The Links, and The Fourth Street Club. He was an active member of the United States Seniors Golf Association. John was a gracious and avid competitor. He was Club Champion at Bedens Brook and Springdale Golf Clubs in NJ in the same year, and was once also both the Senior Champion and the overall Club Champion. As a member of Gulph Mills in Philadelphia, John was the Senior Champion of the A.J. Drexel Paul Tournament. He won many of the USSGA competitions and was one of very few USSGA members who played at each satellite tournament site across the United States. John was widely philanthropic, giving generously to many organizations. Most notable, was the University Cottage Club at Princeton. He was Chairman of the Board for 10 years, during which time the club was completely expanded, reconstructed, and refurbished. John's contribution remains an important and positive impact on student life at Princeton. The building has since been recognized as a National Conservation Treasure and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. John was predeceased by his wife Patricia and his brother Bur Sienkiewicz. He is survived by his sons Mark and Peter; his second wife Maisie Barlow Sienkiewicz; brother Michael Sienkiewicz and wife Marika; sister-in-law Jone Sienkiewicz; and many more family members and friends who loved him dearly. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his honor for student aid to: Casimir A. Sienkiewicz Scholarship, American International College, 1000 State St., Box 10-L, Springfield, MA 01109.
A Celebration of Life Service is being planned for June 2012 in Princeton, NJ.