Jeremiah A. Farrington Jr. ’41

Jerry died Aug. 24, 2013, in Hendersonville, N.C., after a short illness. He had been preceded in death by his wife, Joanne, just eight months before. They had moved to Hendersonville 17 years previously, after living in Princeton for 35 years.

Jerry graduated from high school at age 15, and then attended the Middlesex School in Concord, Mass. At Princeton he majored in chemical engineering, won the Class of 1883 English Prize, and graduated with honors. He was active in intramural and interclub athletics, Whig-Clio, and Theatre Intime. He was assistant senior manager of the University Laundry and a member of Key and Seal.

After graduation he joined Freeport Sulfur Co. but then enlisted in the Navy as an ensign to direct a project at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington. Upon his discharge, he set up a development laboratory with the Cold Springs Bleachery in Yardley, Pa. He then had a 35-year career in Princeton’s engineering department, culminating as assistant dean of engineering and assistant to President Robert Goheen ’40 *48.

A nationally known philatelist, Jerry’s many interests included ancient ceramics, rare coins, gemstones, and American antiques. Jerry and Joanne were married for 35 years. He is survived by his children, Pamela, Steve, and Jeremiah, and three grandchildren.