John Migdal died suddenly and unexpectedly of an apparent heart attack Feb. 16, 2010, while at work. He was involved in software in San Francisco and lived in Terra Linda, Calif.
John came to Princeton from North Plainfield, N.J. He majored in economics, joined Quad, played freshman baseball, and was a three-year letter winner in 150-pound football. He roomed with Bob Blanchard, John Delaney, Mike Bewley, Leonard Bruno, Dan Love, and Kendall Blake in Holder. He set a personal example and shared keen insights and simple kindness with them.
John was a magnificent human being who leaves two college-age sons, John-Michael, a junior at Northern State University, and Chris, a freshman at UCLA. He was a well-known and loved youth athletic coach for many years. He coached a number of sports at all levels, including most recently sports at local high schools. He will be deeply missed.
Besides his two sons, John is survived by his brother, niece, nephew, and numerous cousins, to all of whom the class extends its sympathy.