THOMAS MCKEE

McKEE--Thomas James, died on April 30, 2024, amongst family at Princeton Medical Center in Princeton, New Jersey. He was 85. Born in Brooklyn, New York to Thomas and Ruth McKee, Tom attended Poly Prep Country Day School, Deerfield Academy and Princeton University, where he was a member of the Ivy Club. His undergraduate years were briefly interrupted by service in the U.S. Army when he was stationed in West Germany. Upon his return to academia, Tom graduated from Princeton in 1965 and Duke Law School in 1968. Tom then embarked on a rewarding and illustrious career as a corporate lawyer in New York. He worked at White & Case, Colt Industries, John Blair & Co., CBS and Credit Suisse before retiring to share his time between Princeton and Plettenberg Bay, South Africa, both of which held a close place in his heart. But Princeton was always home. Even into his later years, Tom would enjoy any opportunity to cheer on the Tigers at a Princeton football or lacrosse game. Tom took great pleasure in traveling worldwide, particularly to Europe and Africa, where he delighted in the wildlife parks. He was an avid runner, completing seven marathons, loved swimming, and was an enthusiastic skier. Tom was also a passionate reader and lifelong learner, taking advantage of any opportunity to further his own intellect, especially if the topic was history or foreign affairs. Tom is survived by his wife, Gillian Skeen- McKee, two daughters, Victoria D'Agostino and Carolyn McKee, as well as his two grandsons, Stephen D'Agostino and Michael D'Agostino, all of whom he loved dearly.