Herbert Phalon Cole Jr. ’42

Herb died in Mobile, Ala., May 1, 1995, from a stroke following a heart attack. In 1975, he had retired from Mobile Paint Manufacturing Co., where he handled industrial sales.

Coming to Princeton from Lawrenceville, Herb majored in economics, was a member of Dial Lodge Club, and completed the primary and secondary CPT courses as a prelude to his service as a Marine pilot during the war. He received the air medal while flying dive bombers in the Solomon Islands, and was promoted to captain.

After the war, he returned to Mobile and worked for the Ruberoid Co., initially in personnel and then as a manufacturer's sales representative, ultimately moving to Mobile Paint and Berg & Co. Real Estate.

A loyal Princetonian, Herb and his wife, Valery, attended many major reunions and several mini-reunions. Herb did some consulting after retirement but concentrated more on enjoying his family, which included four children: Herb III, Brandly, Laura, and Roger '83, as well as ten grandchildren. To all of them, the class extends its sincere condolences.

The Class of 1942