Arthur Moore Bylin

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Arthur Moore Bylin, 89, of Skillman, New Jersey. Art died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on February 16, 2026. Husband of Zoe, his partner in love, life, and adventure for 62 years; and loving father to Eric, Jonathan, and Elizabeth, and father in-law to Whitney Bylin, Nancy Bylin and Jack Cook.

Arthur was predeceased by his parents, Gustave George and Doris Louise (Moore) Bylin, along with his sister, Barbara Lee, and nephew, Douglas Edward Randlett. He is survived by his niece, Karen Delaney, and her children, Jake and Eliza, as well as eight adoring grandchildren who affectionately called him Poppy: Josephine Cook, Zoë Cook, John Cook III, Miles Bylin, Gustave Bylin, Harrison Bylin, Alexander Bylin, and John Bylin.

Born in Waltham, Massachusetts, Art grew up in a close-knit family and worked in the summers with his father in his contracting business. He reflected fondly on his formative years, particularly proud of building with his family their cottage on Little Ossipee Lake in Maine. Art's academic journey started as a scholarship recruit to Browne & Nichols School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Art became a good student and excelled athletically, captaining the football team, centering the basketball team to the New England prep B championship, and was stroke on their undefeated New England championship crew team.

Art graduated from Brown University in 1958. He held leadership roles in his fraternity, was vice president of his class, president of the sophomore honorary society, and member of the Brown Key Club. Following his graduation, he was drafted and served honorably earning the Soldier of the Cycle award from the U.S. 1st Army.

He began his post graduate life moving from the east coast to Chicago, where he met the love of his life, Zoe DeLorme. They were married in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, on June 27, 1964, marking the beginning of their journey together.

Art's managerial career advanced rapidly starting as a marketing manager at Hamilton Beach, when the new family lived in Lake Forest, Illinois. They eventually moved to Simsbury, Connecticut, when Art was promoted, where they lived briefly before Art took on a new challenge. Art joined Club Aluminum as a vice president in 1968 and the family moved to Cleveland Heights, Ohio, where Art rose to president. The Bylin family lived for 10 memorable years in Cleveland, and Art became an ardent but long-suffering Indians and Browns fan, and had great memories from the Cleveland Skating Club. In 1979, Art was recruited to be president and chief operating officer of The Lenox Group, and the family found their way to Princeton, New Jersey, where Art and Zoe have lived ever since. His later career included being president and chief executive officer of Prince Sports Group, Fitz and Floyd Inc., and Royal Doulton North America from which he retired at age 72 in 2009. Art had immense pride in the quality of the businesses he worked for and helped build. He greatly enjoyed creating and bringing new products to market, representing first class brands and most importantly building meaningful long-lasting personal relationships.

Art was always active, and among his many interests, he loved to travel, ski, garden, play bridge with Zoe, and boisterously cheer at his children's and grandchildren's sporting events. He delighted in tennis, golf, and paddle tennis at the Bedens Brook Club, Bay Head Yacht Club, and Manasquan River Golf Club and enjoyed serving on the boards of Princeton Day School and The Brown University Sports Foundation, as well as being a member of the Princeton Investment Group and The Old Guard of Princeton.

Art was a man who loved fiercely, treasuring his family and many special friendships across generations, the country and globe. He was a mentor to his children and grandchildren, as well as to many others, sharing his wisdom and life lessons. He had a strong faith and served as an elder in the Presbyterian Church, attending Nassau Presbyterian Church and Royal Poinciana Chapel in Palm Beach.

As Art faced cancer, he met the challenge with courage, grace, and dignity and the family extends heartfelt gratitude to his dedicated medical team and caregivers. Art will be remembered for his many accomplishments, as well as his determination, sense of humor, charm, warmth, kindness, and unwavering love for his family and friends.

A memorial service to celebrate Art's life will be held on April 10, 2026, at 11:00am at Nassau Presbyterian Church in Princeton, NJ. The family appreciates the outpouring of love and support during this challenging time. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that contributions be made to Nassau Presbyterian Church or to the Arm In Arm organization.