Charles Calderini Jr. ’54

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Chuck died March 12, 2016, surrounded by family.

Born in Evanston, Ill., he attended New Trier Township High School. At Princeton, he majored in economics, was a member of Cap and Gown, and served as a senior trustee. Chuck was also chairman of the Campus Center Committee and the Campus Blood Drive, president of the Chicago Club, and vice chair of Orange Key.

After graduation, he spent two years in the Navy as a supply officer on the USS Wilkinson with the rank of lieutenant.

Chuck spent the next three years at Northwestern Law School and then worked in the corporate financial field. An avid skier and hiker, he also spent time in numerous other community activities in Breckenridge, Colo.

The class is honored by his service to our country and sends condolences to his wife, Sherrie; sons David and Tom; daughter Sarah; and seven grandchildren.

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