J. Philip O’Hara ’55

J. Philip O’Hara ’55, of Brooklyn, Conn., formerly of Providence; Oct. 18. He worked in the book publishing industry for 30 years before returning to Brown in 1987. After spending his first year in the Department of Athletics, he joined the Student Activities Office, from which he retired in 2011. He was a founder of the Brown University Mediation Project, oversaw the renovation of Faunce House, and was instrumental in his role as faculty adviser to the class boards. He spent his life in service to other people, volunteering with many organizations. He was the 2010 recipient of a Brown Excellence Award. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; three children; two stepsons; 17 grandchildren; four great-granddaughters; and a sister.