Joseph H. Stagg III ’61

Joseph H. Stagg III ’61, of Dennis, Mass., formerly of Bridgeport, Conn. He worked at Hawley Industrial Supply in Bridgeport, a 120-year-old private industrial supply business run by his grandfather and then his father. He became president and CEO in 1977. He served on many boards, including Central Connecticut Coast YMCA, United Way of Bridgeport, Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport Symphony Orchestra, the Unquowa School, National Industrial Distributors Association, Lakeview Cemetery, and Cape Cod Museum of Art. He was a longtime legacy member of Brooklawn Country Club and played golf across the U.S. and Europe, including St. Andrews, and he enjoyed researching and planning extensive international trips. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife, Judy; a daughter; a son; a stepdaughter; and three grandchildren.