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Alan D. Berlind ’56

Al died Jan. 15, 2025, in Nicosia, Cyprus. He followed two brothers, Bruce ’47 and Roger ’52, to Princeton after attending Woodmere Academy in New…

James Richard Ward ’55

Rick, a dedicated Penn State football fan known for his creativity and quick wit, died Feb. 5, 2025, at his home in Hollidaysburg, Pa. He…

Barry Miller ’55

Barry, whose career featured extensive accomplishments in the field of electrochemistry, died Feb. 7, 2025, in Cleveland. He was born in Passaic, N.J., Jan. 22…

William P. Burks ’55

Bill, an accomplished surgeon, devoted golfer, and an awesome third baseman in high school, died Jan. 28, 2025, in Princeton. He was born Feb. 28…

Carl Henry Shaifer III ’53

Carl died March 5, 2025, in Chestnut Hill, Pa. He was born April 15, 1932, in Newark, N.J., and came to Princeton after graduating from…

Peter Nomikos ’53

Peter was born in Athens, Greece, and came to Princeton after graduating from Taft School. He joined Key and Seal and majored in mechanical engineering…

William F. Matthews Jr. ’53

Bill died Nov. 5, 2023, in Scottsdale, Ariz. He grew up in Upper Montclair, N.J., where he graduated from Montclair Academy. He attended Princeton but…

Francis James Madden ’53

Skip died March 11, 2025, in Stamford, Conn. Born in Chelsea, Mass., he attended the Boston Latin School and graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy before…

Edward J. Duffy III ’53

Ed was born in New Rochelle, N.Y., and graduated from the Canterbury School before coming to Princeton. He joined Cap and Gown, majored in economics…

Peter A. Benoliel ’53

Peter died Feb. 17, 2025, at home in St. Davids, Pa. He was 93. He was born in Philadelphia and graduated from Penn Charter before…

Donald C. Updike ’52

Don, son of Oscar L. Updike 1925, came to us from Columbia High School to major in mechanical engineering. After Army service, he settled in…

John E. Todd ’52

John came from the Wyoming Seminary and joined Court Club, majoring in English. He transferred in junior year to Oberlin College, where he graduated in…

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