Thomas H. Melohn ’52

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Tom came to us from the Lawrenceville School. At Princeton, he majored in history, joined Cap and Gown, and was advertising manager for the Princeton Tiger.

After serving in the Navy, he held several executive positions in Leo Burnett Advertising, Pet Inc., Swift, and other firms, eventually becoming president and owner of North American Tool and Die.

Tom died Aug. 15, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Holly, and their children, Laura, Sara, Sue, and Tom, Jr. To them the class offers condolences.

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