Edward L. Ciemniecki ’76

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Edward Ciemniecki died June 27, 2013 in Haddonfield, N.J., seven months after
he was diagnosed with
stomach cancer.

Ed came to Princeton from Linden (N.J.) High School, where he was a star football player. Ed majored in economics and joined Tiger Inn, where he was elected secretary/ treasurer. He roomed with Bob Barcley, Neil Chamberlin, Gardner Cunningham, Bob Hugin, Willy Landrigan, and Roberto Villesenor.

In 1979, Ed graduated from Rutgers University School of Law in Camden. He began his legal career in the Philadelphia area and eventually became a partner at Archer & Greiner, practicing in the commercial-litigation department.

He married Sheila Dieser, and together they raised three sons. He was recognized in 2012 by the publication Philadelphia’s Top Rated Lawyers. Ed was very active in his community. He served as an usher at Christ the King Roman Catholic Church, president of Haddonfield High School Football Booster Club, and as a Princeton ASC interviewer. He was a member of the Haddonfield Chamber of Commerce and the Knights of Columbus.

The class extends deepest sympathy to Sheila; his sons, Nolan, Kevin, and Daniel; his siblings; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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