John David Pozerycki ’62

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Dave died Jan. 19, 2019, of natural causes.

He came to Princeton from Tabor Academy in Marion, Mass., where he played football and soccer and graduated with honors. Following graduation in 1954 he studied for a year at Radley College in England, where he participated in cricket and lacrosse. He then entered Princeton but left after a year to join the Army for two years. Following his honorable discharge, he returned to Princeton at the beginning of our freshman year. He left again, but continued his education and graduated with honors in engineering from Lowell Technological Institute in Lowell, Mass.

Dave had a career as a mechanical engineer, establishing South Shore Machine Co. After selling that company he worked for American Keder, retiring after 18 years as its vice president.

In 1960 he married Sandra Hanson. They had three children, Peter, Lianne, and Joseph. Dave enjoyed sailing, car racing, and his family.

The class extends its condolences to all.

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