Richard B. Cole *66

Richard Cole, professor emeritus at Stevens Institute of Technology, died Jan. 24, 2018, at the age of 80.

Cole graduated with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Cornell University in 1958. From Princeton, he earned a master of science degree in mechanical and aerospace engineering in 1966. He also earned a master’s of science and a Ph.D. degree from Stevens.

For 41 years, he taught in the mechanical engineering department at Stevens. He was also director of the joint NYU/Stevens Program in Science and Engineering.

Cole was a member of the bass section of the Summit (N.J.) Chorale for many years. He also sang in the choir and held leadership positions at St. Stephen’s Church in Millburn, N.J.

He is survived by his wife, Alexandra; two sons; and five grandchildren.

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