John Washburn Priesing Passed Away on January 23, 2025
By the family
Jan. 28, 2025: John Washburn Priesing passed away peacefully at home in Bronxville, NY on January 23rd, 2025, at the age of 95.
He was born on March 19,1929 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Elizabeth and Carl Priesing. John grew up in Wilmette, IL, Plainfield, NJ, and Scarsdale, NY. He graduated from Scarsdale High School in 1946 and earned his bachelor’s degree from Amherst College in 1950.
John attended Harvard Business School for a year and a half before serving in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1955. He was a Lieutenant Junior Grade aboard the USS Edmonds DE406 during the Korean War. Following his military service, he returned to Harvard and earned his MBA.
John had a successful business career spanning over 30 + years. He started with Allied Chemical in 1956 and moved on to work at McKinsey and Co., HK Porter and Phelps Dodge Industries where he served as group Vice President. He eventually retired as CEO of Axel Johnson Inc., and industrial conglomerate, in 1989.
In retirement, John led an active and fulfilling life. He served on the board of trustees at St. Lawrence University and Westchester Community College Foundation, where he co-chaired the Endowment Committee. He also served as President of the Board at The Children’s Village, Lawrence Hospital, and the Bronxville School. Additionally, John was a former President of Siwanoy Country Club.
John was an avid sports fan and had a deep love for both High School and College Athletics. He traveled the country following his beloved Amherst, St. Lawrence and Sarah Lawrence basketball teams compete. He would often show up, unannounced at his grandkids’ games to show his support.
John will be dearly missed, but his family takes solace in the long and purposeful life he lived.
John is survived by his wife of 56 years, Madryn, his son, John W. Priesing Jr., his daughter in-law, Erin Priesing, and two grandchildren, Mac and Elle Priesing.
A service will be held on February 7th at 11am at the Reformed Church, 180 Pondfield Road, Bronxville NY.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in John’s honor to The Children’s Village One Echo Hills, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522.
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