Philip Zuravleff ’54

Phil died Nov. 23, 2023.

He graduated from Erie Technical High School after lettering in baseball, football, and basketball before finishing up at Mercersburg Academy, continuing his activity in football and basketball.

At Princeton, he majored in engineering, joined Tiger Inn, and played varsity basketball, serving as captain in his senior year. He married Mildred “Millie” Federoff June 6, 1954, in the week between final exams and Commencement, and then served in the Army as an enlisted man for two years.

His career in mechanical engineering began with General Electric, initially in Erie, Pa., then Syracuse, N.Y., and finally in Oklahoma City, Okla., through many company buyouts (Honeywell, Control Data) until he retired from Magnetic Peripherals at age 55 in 1986.

In retirement, he enjoyed golf and travel. He also volunteered for many years as a tax aide with AARP.

He is remembered for his attention to detail and his great talent for being able to fix anything.

Phil is survived by his wife of 69 years, Mildred; their children Phyllis, William, and Mary Kay; grandchildren Theo, Eliza, and Adam; and his sister, Alice.