Background
Pruyn, William J. was born on August 25, 1922 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William J. and Ida M. (Langan) Pruyn.
Pruyn, William J. was born on August 25, 1922 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William J. and Ida M. (Langan) Pruyn.
Student, Bentley College, 1939-1941; student, Harvard University, 1944-1945, 64; Bachelor of Business Administration, Northeastern U., 1948.
Public accountant, Meahl, McNamara & Company, 1946-1951; with, Eastern Gas & Fuel Associations (name changed to Eastern Enterprises 1989), Boston, 1951-1991; senior vice president, Eastern Gas & Fuel Associations (name changed to Eastern Enterprises 1989), Boston, 1972-1976; trustee, Eastern Gas & Fuel Associations (name changed to Eastern Enterprises 1989), Boston, since 1973; president, chief administrative officer, Eastern Gas & Fuel Associations (name changed to Eastern Enterprises 1989), Boston, 1976-1977; president, Chief Executive Officer, Eastern Gas & Fuel Associations (name changed to Eastern Enterprises 1989), Boston, 1977-1985; Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, Eastern Gas & Fuel Associations (name changed to Eastern Enterprises 1989), Boston, 1986-1987; Chairman of the Board, Eastern Gas & Fuel Associations (name changed to Eastern Enterprises 1989), Boston, 1987-1991; retired, 1991.
Trustee Northeastern University, New England Aquarium. Member president's advisory council Bentley College Served with United States Naval Reserve. Member Corinthian Yacht Club.
Married Mary Anton, May 19, 1945. Children: William J., Barbara, Marilyn, Ann Marie, Stephen, Christopher.