Harry C. Maguire Jr. ’48

Harry died June 11, 2016, at age 88, at home in Merion, Pa.

Entering Princeton in 1944 from St. Paul’s School in Garden City, N.Y., he was a philosophy major, won the McCosh Prize, and graduated in 1947. He was mentored by Jacques Maritain, who strongly supported Harry’s choice of a medical career, “a field that fit both his training in logic and science with practical humanitarian applications,” according to his obituary in the Merion News.

After medical school at the University of Chicago and Army Medical Corps service in Texas, Harry did his internship and residency in dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania. His career in clinical practice, teaching, and research with numerous publications led to pioneering discoveries and clinical innovations in dermatology and cancer immunotherapy.

Harry was an ardent fan of classical music, an excellent bridge player, and an avid sailor. His 6-foot-7-inch height helped him drive an overpowering tennis serve. He was a steadfastly loyal and much admired member of the class.

He is survived by Elise, his wife of 63 years; his three children, Jean Van Seventer, Henry III ’79, and Albert ’82 — all of whom also are physicians; and eight grandchildren, including Sarah ’08 and Alexandra ’11.