Martin H. Burns Jr. ’55

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Marty died Sept. 15, 2021, in Chicago. 

Before Princeton he attended New Trier High School in Winnetka, Ill. At New Trier he participated in student council, the glee club, opera, basketball, and the talent show. At Princeton he majored in English and joined Tower Club. He participated in the Freshman Glee Club, the Tigertones, and Triangle Club show. His senior-year roommates were Henry Lewis, Julian Kelly, and Frederic Neilson.

After Princeton he became a partner in the Chicago law firm of Russell and Bridewell. He summed things up for the 50th-reunion yearbook: “But for the customary bumps along the way, it’s been a very good ride and I am increasingly grateful for it. My best to my classmates.” 

Marty was predeceased by his wife of 38 years, Ellen.

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