John Joseph Fennelly ’52

John Fennelly died at his home in Shawnee Mission, Kans., Mar. 15, 1996, from complications of oat cell cancer. Eighty friends from the Midwest gathered two weeks later to remember his quick wit, sense of humor, and kind heart.

An outstanding student at Pembroke Country Day, John was class president and captain of the football team. At Princeton he majored in politics and was active in Tower Club, where he served on the executive committee. His senior roommates were John Herndon and Bob McCaw.

After graduation John volunteered for service in the Air Force, and upon completion of officers candidate school at Lackland AFB, he finished a four-and-onehalf year tour as 1st lieutenant. In Jan. 1953, he married Lana Hensley. Following the Air Force, John worked as personnel manager for the Gas Service Co., and as a manufacturer's representative. He then founded and operated ATCO Transmission Repair. In a business noted for fraud, John enjoyed an unblemished reputation.

John is survived by his wife, Lana, and his children, John J. Jr., James B., and Elizabeth. We offer them our profound condolences.

The Class of 1952