John Llewellyn Jirgal ’49

John Jirgal died Apr. 21, 1998, of leukemia, at home in Pearl River, N.Y., where he had lived for more than 40 years.

John prepared at New Trier H.S., where he was active in swimming, track, and dramatics. At Princeton he majored in chemical engineering and belonged to Court Club, the Mountaineering Club, and the Flying Club.

Following Princeton, he began work on the technical side of motion pictures and was a member of the Motion Picture Studio Technicians Union for over 40 years. He married Regina Monaghan in 1950, and they had four sons and two daughters. John was active in many community organizations, including Cub Scout Pack 137, and in stage production at Pearl River H.S.

Dick Long, a good friend and roommate, remembers John "for his active interest in the theater and in foreign countries (he traveled extensively after he retired), his mischievous sense of humor, and his energetic approach to everything."

John was predeceased by his beloved wife in 1995. He is survived by children John, Jeffrey, Steven, Thomas, Dorothy, and Regina; a sister, Dorothy; and 12 grandchildren. To each of them we extend our profound sympathies at the loss of this friendly, hardworking man.

The Class of 1949