Thomas J. McKearnan Jr. ’49

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He prepared for Princeton at New Trier High School in Winnetka, Ill. At Princeton he majored in psychology. Tom was a member of the crew, swim team, and Colonial Club.

Tom’s career was primarily in marketing, marketing research, advertising, publishing, and sales in New York and Florida.

Tom is survived by his wife, Sherin; two sons, Scott, and Carey; and two daughters, Sharon and Susan. The class extends them its sympathy.

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