Anthony DiVincenzo ’63

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Tony died of cancer March 28, 2025, surrounded by loved ones in a hospice near Beverly, Mass., where he lived most of his life and became a beloved teacher, coach, and mentor to decades of kids.

Tony came to Princeton from Beverly High School where, a star athlete, he played football, basketball, and baseball and was class president for three years. He majored in psychology, played football freshman, junior, and senior years and lacrosse as junior, and was a member of Tiger Inn.

Tony served as an officer in the Army from 1963 to 1965. He then returned to Beverly, married his longtime sweetheart, Georgianna Jason, and worked his entire career as a teacher and guidance counselor in the Swampscott public school system. He coached football and lacrosse at Beverly High School as well as at Swampscott. Following retirement in 2007, he continued as a substitute teacher at Beverly High until fall 2024.

Tony is survived by his wife of 59 years, Georgie; son Peter; daughter Leah Kimtis; and five grandchildren.

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