James R. Kelly ’68

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Jim died April 12, 2016, in Wall, N.J.

Born Jan. 27, 1946, in Elizabeth, N.J., he lived most of his life in Wall. Jim graduated from Wall Township High School, where he was active in the student government and was football captain his senior year. While at Princeton, Jim majored in sociology, was part of the Trenton Tutorial Service, and was a member of Cannon Club.

After graduating from Princeton, Jim earned his master’s degree from Michigan State. He was an administrator for the New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired until his retirement. He was also a parishioner of St. Rose Church in Belmar, N.J.

He is survived by his son, Joe; a sister; three grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. The class extends its deepest condolences to them.

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