John W. Kalajian ’49
John died Oct. 26, 2005, at the age of 80.
A lifelong resident of Princeton, he prepared at Princeton High School and served in the Army in Europe, participating in the Battle of the Bulge prior to entering the University.
John served Princeton for many years as a senior technician in the physics department. He also was in the dry-cleaning business, and taught and played the cello for more than 40 years.
John is survived by two daughters, Susan Ranallo and Jocelyn Kalajian, and three grandchildren. The class extends its deepest sympathy to them on their loss.
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