John H. Pettibone ’41

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John was born Dec. 5, 1917. He came to Princeton via Governor Drummer Academy, where he was active in track, golf, and the Glee Club.

He transferred to Ohio Wesleyan in 1940. After graduation, he had a career in Buffalo for many years, becoming project manager at American Bilrite.

We wish we had known him better.

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