William Misata ’65

    Bill died April 21, 2023, after suffering a stroke in Palm Desert, Calif., from which he never recovered. 

Born in Johnson City, N.Y., at Princeton he played freshman football, was a member of Cannon Club, and majored in politics. Bill spent his career of more than 50 years in the financial services industry. Pioneer Mutual Funds and MFS were among the companies he worked for, retiring in 2015. He established a reputation for his depth of knowledge, ability to collaborate with a variety of workers, and unfailingly having a joke or story that fit the situation, along with a ready expression of gratitude whenever the opportunity came his way.

Bill found his greatest satisfaction away from work spending time with his family, attending a variety of sporting events involving his children, as well as professional soccer and football games. 

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Joan; his four children, Kristin Russell and husband Michael, Kathryn Misata and fiancé Troy Bringhurst, William Misata Jr. and wife Claire, and Kelley Misata and husband Ray Hansen; seven grandchildren; and brother Robert. The class has sent condolences, knowing that his love, sage advice, generosity, and warmth will be missed by many who knew him.