Ralph T. Meloro IV ’57

Ralph died June 7, 2024, at his home in Cedar Knolls, N.J.

He came to Princeton from Newark Academy. He attended Princeton only a short time and graduated from New Jersey Institute of Technology in 1957. Ralph married his childhood sweetheart, Jeanette DeVone, and they had four children. After college he worked for General Cable Corp., GK Technologies, and AT&T before becoming the Morris County, N.J. tax administrator.

Ralph authored numerous state tax publications, and as president of the New Jersey Tax Association he led the creation of the first internet-based state property tax system. He was an active member of the Notre Dame of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church, helping to raise the money and promoting the construction of the present church building. He was also a third-degree member of the Knights of Columbus.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Jeanette; their children; and their families.