John Ewadinger ’57

John Ewadinger died peacefully May 27, 2014, after a long remission from mantle-cell lymphoma, a rare cancer that happens to have afflicted two other classmates.

He was looking forward to his annual summer visit to the south of France with his companion of the past 54 years, Romuald Tecco. After John retired in 1995 and Romuald three years later, the two could be seen strolling about New York City, always having lunch out, and often visiting Central Park and museums. “We led a quiet, charmed life,” Romuald said.

John came to Princeton from Easton, Pa., where his ashes will be buried. He majored in English and was active in Triangle. He had been employed at several advertising agencies as a print-traffic manager. His preparation for his commercial advertising career was at Columbia Business School.

John seemed always to be smiling and always was impeccably dressed. He was well liked by the many who knew him. He was a regular attendee at Reunions and ’57’s monthly luncheons as well as other class, Charter Club, and University events. He loved Princeton and the Class of 1957 as much as anyone. He will be sorely missed.

The class extends its condolences to Romuald; John’s elder brother, William; and his four nieces and nephews.