Lawrence R. Mitnick ’55

Larry died Oct. 16, 2019, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. He was 86.

He came to Princeton from Collingswood High School in New Jersey.

After college he joined his father in a home-building business, primarily engaged in the construction of single-family housing developments in South Jersey’s Atlantic and Cape May counties. In a career spanning more than five decades, he was involved in the development of more than 5,000 homes, including Greensward in Cherry Hill and Tranquility in North Cape May.

Always a charitable and giving person, Larry donated his time, money, and energy to many worthwhile causes. He served on the executive committee of the National Association of Home Builders, and was the first Big Brother in Atlantic County, helping to create a better life for four fatherless boys. He served as chairman of fundraising for the United Jewish Appeal-Federation, and represented his region in several leadership missions to Israel. To his core, Larry was a kind and gentle soul, always supportive, accepting and encouraging of his family, friends, colleagues and community.

His word and his honor meant everything to him, and he led by his deeds and actions. The consummate optimist, he was blessed with an excellent sense of humor, a keen wit, and a love of music. He often serenaded his family and friends at gatherings with his banjo or ukulele or amused them with one of his groan-worthy puns. In his retirement, he and his wife enjoyed extensive travel together and with friends.

Larry is survived by his wife of 38 years, Maxine Schnall; his four children, Stephen, David ’83, Lisa, and Susan; nine grandchildren; and two stepchildren.