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In Memoriam | Fall 2026

In Memoriam: 1980s

Notices sorted by graduation date

Bruce Alpheus Harris (Col ’80) of Manteo, North Carolina, died Dec. 17, 2025. At UVA, he studied mathematics. He worked as a procurement and operations manager for the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission in Richmond, Virginia, where he stayed for over four decades before his retirement to the Outer Banks of North Carolina in 2024. He loved strumming a guitar, rooting for the UVA basketball and football teams, cooking meals on the grill, and walking his beagle. He was predeceased by his brother Chuck R. Harris (Col ’75 CM). Survivors include his wife, Lockie; his son; and two siblings, including Greg Harris (Engr ’82 CM).

Cary Marriott (Col ’80) of San Antonio, Texas, died Feb. 24, 2026. She studied English and French at UVA and was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. She worked for Condé Nast in New York City for more than a decade before taking a role at the Shaker Museum and Library in New York’s Hudson Valley. She and her family lived in Provence, France, and Rome, and spent 11 years in Pittsburgh before moving to San Antonio in 2007. After more than 15 years as a full-time mom, she became the marketing director and later chief engagement officer at the San Antonio Museum of Art. Her feature stories and essays about food, culture and community appeared widely, including in The New York Times, Gourmet and The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. In 2001, NPR broadcast her essay about parenting while in Rome. She was a devoted caregiver to her mother and sister. Survivors include her husband, Jim Taylor; two children; and a sister and brother.

Mark A. Towery (Col ’80) of Fairfax, Virginia, died March 9, 2026. He studied history at UVA and was the treasurer of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He earned his law degree from the College of William & Mary. After two years of service as a government attorney, he practiced privately in Fairfax City for the remainder of his career, first with Sneed and Mims and then with Blankingship & Keith. He primarily represented the families of people killed or injured by dangerous products, transportation facilities and vehicular collisions, and was recognized in the 2018 Best Lawyers in America list as a Lawyer of the Year for product liability litigation. He was predeceased by his brother O.B. Towery III (Col ’67, Med ’71). Survivors include four siblings, including Sara Towery O’Hara (Col ’78 CM) and Timothy Towery (Com ’82 CM); and his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, including Charles O’Hara (Col ’80 CM).

Craig Siegenthaler (Col ’87 CM) of Louisville, Kentucky, died May 18, 2026. At UVA, he was a member of Phi Delta Theta and T.I.L.K.A. He then studied at the University of Georgia School of Law and went on to have a 36-year law career. His last position was at Fisher Phillips in Louisville. The Best Lawyers in America twice recognized him as a Lawyer of the Year. He was very active in the Louisville community. For over a decade, he was on the board of USTA Kentucky and had a special commitment to their Raise a Racquet foundation. He coached youth soccer while his daughters were in elementary school. Survivors include his wife, Jennifer Clower Siegenthaler (Col ’85 CM); two daughters; his father; and two brothers.

James “Jim” M. Taylor Jr. (Com ’88, Law ’94) of Alexandria, Virginia, died June 14, 2026. At UVA, he was president of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity. After a brief stint as an auditor, he returned to UVA to earn his law degree. He remained a devoted supporter of UVA for the rest of his life, tailgating at football games, serving on the Jefferson Trust and visiting Grounds often. He spent many years in investment banking, becoming executive vice president and CFO of Federal Realty Investment Trust. In 2016, he joined Brixmor Property Group as chief executive officer, remaining there until his retirement in 2025. In 2023, he served as chair of the International Council of Shopping Centers. Those who worked with him valued his empathy, kindness and integrity. He loved classic cars, particularly his 1964 Ford Thunderbird. Survivors include his wife, Alice; two daughters, including Virginia Grace Taylor (Col ’20); his mother; and his sister.