Robert M. Digiacomo ’87

Rob DiGiacomo, cofounder of KyroTech, a South Carolina computer company, died in his sleep Apr. 30, 1999, in NYC. Rob was serving as executive v.p. and chief marketing officer for the company at the time of his death. He was 33.

Rob came to Princeton from Lake High School in Harteville, Ohio. While at Princeton, Rob was a member of the varsity football team, Cottage Club, and Stevenson Hall. He graduated with honors from the electrical engineering and computer science department. In 1993, he received an MBA from the U. of South Carolina.

Rob enjoyed a distinguished career with NCR Corp. from 1987-96. He started as a pre-sales technical consultant in the NCR Computer Systems Group, and later became a product manager. In 1993 he was made director of product management for NCR's midrange and high-end computer systems. He was promoted to assistant v.p. of Enterprise Services in 1995, and a year later Rob launched the NCR WorldMark service line. Later in 1996, Rob cofounded KyroTech, which specializes in supercooled computer elements.

The class expresses its deep sympathy and condolences to Rob's wife, Jennifer Zoltewicz DiGiacomo '88, their three children, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edmond J. DiGiacomo.

The Class of 1987