Alexander Misterman ’49

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Al Misterman died Oct. 16, 1994, at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, N.Y.

Al prepared at Simon Gratz H.S., and he served in the Navy from 1944-46 with the rank of ensign. At Princeton, he majored in mechanical engineering, was a member of Prospect Club, Whig-Clio, and the N.R.O.T.C., and was active in the Bureau of Student Aid and Employment.

After graduation he joined the General Electric Co. and worked for them in Erie, Pa.; Fort Wayne, Ind.; Evansville, Ohio; Pittsfield, Mass.; and Schenectady, N.Y., holding management positions there for most of his career. He retired as manufacturing manager of the Schenectady plant in 1985. He was a member of the Elfun Society of GE and the Colonie Elks Lodge.

At his death he was survived by his wife, Jean, daughter Cathleen M. Rankine, sons Gregory and Dennis, and brother Jerry (since deceased). To all his survivors and their families we extend our utmost sympathies at the loss of this much beloved, hardworking man.

The Class of 1949

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