John J. Sigafoos ’50

Published in the June 1, 2016, Issue

John died Sept. 29, 2015, at home in Graham, N.C.

He graduated from Phillipsburg (N.J.) High School. John was with us for only two years before receiving an associate of arts degree in June 1948. He served in the Naval Air Force during World War II before coming to Princeton, and continued in the Naval Air Force after leaving Princeton. John eventually retired as a commander with 21 years of service. He was also a naval test pilot and a life member of the Military Officers of America.

John is survived by three daughters, four sons, 10 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Evelyn, his wife of 59 years, predeceased him.