George H. Largay II ’66

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George died May 28, 2013, in his Woodbury, Conn., home after an extended illness.

At the Canterbury School, George edited the school newspaper and was a standout member of the football, hockey, and track teams. At Princeton he played rugby and 150-pound football. He belonged to Cottage Club and served as its vice president. He majored in history.

After Princeton, George earned an MBA from Stanford, where he roomed with John Scully, Bill Reed, George Weiksner, and Terry Eakin. He then worked in the family business, eventually selling it to Illinois Tool Works. In 1990 he took a position with classmate Jon Dawson’s securities firm.

Ever loyal to Princeton, George never missed a major reunion and was a regular at class meetings. He hosted a class mini-reunion on Cape Cod. Fiercely competitive in athletics (and everything else), he took on all challengers in skiing, hockey, golf, fishing, and sailing. He was an instrument-rated pilot and an avid member of Wianno Yacht Club.

George leaves a large and loving family, including his wife, Sheila; daughters Blaire, Erin, and Galen; and son Bryan. The class extends deepest sympathy to them. We share their sorrow.

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