Philip A. Benet ’49

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Phil died Nov. 19, 2004. He was 77.

Born in Paris, he was a World War II veteran of the Navy and also served in the Korean War, returning to Princeton to graduate in 1953. He majored in biology.

Upon graduation Phil took a job with Ciba as a pharmaceutical researcher. In 1969 he switched careers and became a travel agent. He later went into the import business in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., importing wines, foods, yachts, and cars until his retirement.

Phil is survived by his wife, Lona; three sons, John, Bruce, and David; and two grandsons. The class extends its sincere sympathy to them on their loss.

The Class of 1949

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