Frederick M. Weiss ’31 *32

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Freddie died May 25, 2000, in Summit, N.J. He prepared at Newark Academy and, upon matriculation at Princeton, directed his studies toward a career in civil engineering.

Following graduation, Freddie went to work for the Harrison, N.J., branch of the Reynolds Metals Co., followed by employment with the Rowe Manufacturing Co. of Whippany, N.J. A member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, he turned out a large amount of published writing during the course of his career. He then went to work for the Port Authority of New York as a supervisor of technical manuals and standards, where he remained until he retired in 1971 as an executive engineer.

Freddie was a member of the board of directors of the US Varnish Tile Co. in Paterson, N.J., and was active in the PTA and Fathers' Recreational Council in Summit.

Surviving are his wife, Charlotte Seabolt, one son, Frederick M. Jr., one daughter, Marilyn C., and four grandchildren. The class extends its deepest sympathy to the entire family.

The Class of 1931

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