Stanley David Hart ’36

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Dave died May 28, 2012, in Raritan Township, N.J. He was 97.

Born in Philadelphia, Dave came to Princeton from Haverford School. At Princeton he majored in modern languages. He was on The Daily Princetonian news board and participated in the Glee Club, choir, and debate. Dave also managed the gymnastics team for four years. He joined Key and Seal Club. His roommates included David Haven Scott and H.R. Wood.

Dave went on to become senior executive vice president of Mellon Bank in Philadelphia. He lived in East Amwell Township, N.J., for more than 35 years. His hobbies included fox hunting, and he served as president of Monmouth County Hunt.

Dave was predeceased by his wife, Anna Hart, in 2005. He is survived by his sons, Peter and Stephen; grandsons Christopher and Thomas Hart; and a niece, Adrienne Pemberton.

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