David M. Hornblower
David Maitland Hornblower of Pound Ridge, NY, died on Friday, January 12th at age 60 after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. David and his twin brother, James, were born on September 29, 1963 to Ralph Hornblower, Jr. and Phoebe Blumer Hornblower, of Greenwich, CT. David is survived by his wife, Melissa King, his daughter, Meghan E.B. Hornblower (Washington, DC), his brothers James W. Hornblower (Fiona) of Concord, MA, John G. Hornblower of Aspen, Colorado, Paul S. Hornblower, of the Dominican Republic, and Ralph Hornblower, III (Cynthia) of New York City, sister Priscilla Hornblower of Cambridge, MA, and former wife Nicole Hornblower. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews, all of whom he cherished. He was predeceased by both parents, as well as by his sister, Rosalie Hornblower.
David was a graduate of Greenwich Country Day School, St. George’s School, Hamilton College, and the Harvard Business Analytics Program, forming lifelong friendships at each. At Hamilton College, he co-founded the rowing program, of which he remained a staunch supporter throughout his life, forged close ties with his Sigma Phi brothers, and relished his year abroad in Edinburgh, Scotland.
A passionate pilot, David spent the bulk of his aviation career at JetBlue, where he not only flew, but also held leadership roles in the pilot’s union. Previously, he flew with Delta and its subsidiary Atlantic Southeast Airlines. Prior to his career in aviation, David held roles in insurance with Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance. Most recently, David served as Chairman of Octilumen Technologies, and was a committed volunteer with the Pound Ridge Fire Department, receiving “Volunteer Fire Fighter of the Year” in 2022.
David loved time with family and friends, whether on his many trips, or at the family’s Squibnocket Farm property on Martha’s Vineyard. His sunny disposition will be deeply missed by all whom he touched.
A celebration of David’s life will be held on Saturday, January 27th at 11 a.m. at Christ Church, 254 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT. In lieu of flowers, donations in David’s honor may be made to either the Hamilton College Rowing Program, www.hamilton. edu/makeagift/because or Vineyard Open Land Foundation. www.vineyardopenlandfoundation.org/donate/ index.html. Arrangements under the care of Fred D. Knapp Funeral Home, Greenwich, CT. www.greenwichfuneralhome.com.