James Becket Meeker of Greenwich died peacefully on Friday, March 21. He attended Greenwich Country Day School and The Taft School. In 1973 he graduated from Denison University where he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.
Having majored in communications, Jim’s career interests after college took him to New York, where he worked at ABC and Jack Morton Worldwide in the companies’ entertainment and client service teams. Jim grew up in Greenwich spending time playing hockey, tennis, and squash. Jim’s many community interests included being a member of the Nutmeggers, Greenwich Skating Club, and he served on the board of the Field Club of Greenwich.
Jim was known for his kind-hearted spirit and love for his family. Most weekends were spent at the Field Club with his boys and on his boat, Sea Bear. Tubing with the kids and tying up with friends for sunset dinners around Captain’s Island were some his greatest joys. Through all of his travails, Jim never lost his spirit and zest for life.
Mr. Meeker leaves behind his wife of 37 years, Cindy, their two sons, Jeffrey and William, and a sister, Pamela Thye.
A celebration of life will be held Thursday, April 24 at 3:00pm at Christ Church Greenwich.
In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Christ Church Greenwich or Greenwich Hospital.