James “Jim” S. Herscot

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James “Jim” Solomon Herscot, devoted husband, father, uncle, and philanthropist. 1936-2024.

Jim was born to Harry and Dorothy Herscot in 1936 and raised in Lowell, MA. He was a graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy and Harvard College ‘58. At Harvard, Jim was an All-American athlete and captain of the Lacrosse team. He was married in 1963 to Carol Jane Alpert and they celebrated 61 ½ years of marriage, enjoying life spent together traveling abroad and living in Weston, Boston, Puerto Rico, and Florida.

Jim started his career as a sales executive at Interstate Container Corporation. In 1973, he invested in a small apartment building complex in Methuen. This was the beginning of Princeton Properties, which today owns and manages over ten thousand units throughout New England. He was active daily with Princeton Properties until the very end of his life.

Jim and Carol always believed in philanthropy and began from the start of their marriage to give what they could.  Massachusetts General Hospital was the primary recipient of notable gifts, especially to advance research of care and treatment for children and adults with tuberous sclerosis complex. Their philanthropic reach has been significant, extending to countless non-profit organizations, educational institutions, athletics, and medical research.

Jim loved his squash friends, his golf buddies, and his colleagues. He thrived on athletic competition and was a member of Vesper Country Club, Addison Reserve, High Ridge Country Club, and Pine Brook Country Club. His greatest joy and pride came from his children, Bradley Jay Herscot and Jill Herscot, and his grandchildren, Talia and David Herscot Bartley. He is survived by his adoring wife, children and grandchildren, as well as his life-long dearest friend and sister Myrna Herscot Freedman, his sisters-in-law, and his many nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Rd., Wellesley on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 10:30am. Interment to follow at Beit Olam East Cemetery, Wayland. In his memory, contributions may be made to Dr. Elizabeth Thiele at the Herscot Center for Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC), 175 Cambridge Street, Suite 340, Boston, MA 02114.