Peter J. Auger ’55

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Peter Auger died Feb. 24, 1997. in Park Ridge, N.J. Born in Paterson Sept. 10, 1932, he was reared in several northern New Jersey communities. Peter attended Lawrenceville, where he played baseball and soccer. At Princeton, Peter majored in economics, joined Terrace Club, and played IAA baseball and football.

After a tour of duty in the Air Force, Peter began a 36year career with N.J. Bell Telephone Co. He held several positions over the years, ultimately becoming a director of the Totowa facility until he retired in 1992. Peter was active in scouting and served for many years on the executive board of the Passaic Valley Boy Scouts of America. His avocations included golf and tennis; he was also an avid reader.

Peter is survived by his wife, Susan. children Linda, Peter, and Susan, and six grandchildren. To them the class extends its deepest sympathy.

The Class of 1955

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