Calvin W. Fox ’59

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Calvin died Dec. 19, 2021, at the Highlands at Wyomissing in Pennsylvania. Although he was at Princeton for only a short time, his wife, Wendy, said he was very proud to have attended.

Calvin prepared for Princeton at the Perkiomen School in Pennsburg, Pa. He enrolled as a mechanical engineering student and roomed in 441 Brown with John McCain. After he withdrew from Princeton, he spent some time in the Air Force, then attended Ursinus College from which he graduated in 1960. He worked for a time for Carpenter Technology, then for Theis Precision Steel in Bristol, Conn., from which he retired. 

He was a member of Masonic Lodge No. 254 in Pottstown, Pa., the Reading (Pa.) Choral Society, a theatergoer, and supporter of local arts. In his younger years he played basketball and football. 

Calvin is survived by his wife, Wendy; his sister, Carol; stepsons Gary and Scott; and stepdaughter Lynne, to all of whom we extend condolences.

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