Stanley L. Lovett ’48

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Stan Lovett died at his home in Boston, Va., on Nov. 29, 2001. He was 80.

Stan was a native of Salem, N.J., and a graduate of Pleasantville HS. He served with distinction in the Army from 1942-45, earning a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. He came to Princeton in 1946 and was active in wrestling and student employment. His degree was in mechanical engineering.

Stan's career was in the wire and rope field as a manufacturing manager. He worked for John A. Roebling in Trenton, Donald Ropes and Wire Cloth in Hamilton, Ont., and finally for Rochester Corp. in Culpepper, Va. He retired in 1986. He maintained his interest in golf and flying. Stan was always a loyal Princetonian.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Virginia, and three children, Casey, Jeffrey, and Samantha. The class extends its heartfelt condolences. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kyle.

The Class of 1948

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