At all reunions to come, we will toast Roger P. Yannetti, who died of heart failure July 1, 2003, in Upper St. Clair, Pa. He was 51.
Roger was a loyal and enthusiastic class member who was a regular at Reunions and stayed in touch with classmates as his business travels took him around the country. Classmates were not surprised to get the “let’s get together for a drink” call if Roger was in town.
Roger came to us from Plum High School in Pittsburgh, and was a member of the Tiger football team. He was known for evoking the “Give me a Y!” “What’s that spell?” “Yannetti!” cheer from his classmates at games. He is remembered for his outgoing personality, his booming laugh, and his great sense of humor. Roger’s large group of friends included his co-workers at Wilcox, regardless of their class. He was close to many ’73ers and ’75ers at Princeton and after graduation.
Post-Princeton, he moved back to Pittsburgh and pursued a career in the metals business with F & S International, DCM, and later his own firm. Classmates have many fond memories of Roger. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann, and daughter Tessa.