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Ivan C. Park Jr. '52, Brookfield, Conn., Sept. 30, 2009.  He was an architectural designer who founded his own company, Ivan Park Design, LLC.  A Navy pilot, he served on the aircraft carrier the USS Intrepid.  As an undergrad, he was a member of the Mustard and Cheese Society, worked at the LU radio station and was a member of Alpha Kappa Psi.

Spring 2006 - Ivan, Brookfield, Conn., wrote Pat Moran (deceased)  a wonderful letter detailing an almost identical coronary episode of his own about three years ago, complete with "alarm," angiogram, triple bypass, and rehab, and is now feeling great.  Back to work as an architectural designer, is very active in the renaissance of downtown Brookfield into a "New England Village."

Sebastian Passantino

From 50th Reunion Book, 2002 - ->  

He had a 31-year career as a naval officer who worked in the Navy's shipbuilding and ship repair programs in the United States and the Philippines . He was honored for his work in support of the 7th Fleet during the Vietnam War.  After his naval service he formed Passantino Consulting, and also worked with the Washington State Ferries System.  He was a brother of Phi Kappa Theta.

Donald Patterson Jr., Hockessin, Del., July 26, 2015.  Mr.  Patterson held membership in the Lehigh marching band.  He worked for the DuPont Co.  He held membership in the LUAA alumni band. - Winter 2015 Alumni Bulletin, March 2016

Ira J. Peck, Jacksonville, Fla., Nov. 8, 2016. Mr. Peck developed aircraft carrier launch systems for the U.S. Navy and satellites for NASA. - From Spring 2017 Alumni Bulletin

Thomas K. Peil,   He taught business education at various New Jersey high schools for 25 years, retiring in 1988.  He received the B.S. in Education from Penn State University and the M.A. in Education from the College of New Jersey.  He was an Army veteran of the Korean War.  Survivor; Wife, Charlotte.

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Richard Perry

It has been over 15 years since I've heard from Richard and no hits on Google August, 2018.  If anyone has an update on him I would appreciated hearing from you and will gladly move him back to the active list, if appropriate - Bill <><

From 50th Reunion Book, 2002 - On graduation day, I began employment with the Radio Corporation of America (RCA).  I was assigned to a government communication group in Camden, NJ and worked with analog, digital and secure communication circuitry using transistors, digital chips and custom microchips throughout my career.

In 1956, I married a local girl, Carolyn Schroeder, and bought the house where we still reside in Collingswood, NJ.  In 1958, a daughter, Janet, was born and a second daughter, Sandra, was born in 1963.

An active life followed with work, church and family activities.  In 1971, we purchased land and had a cottage built in the Pocono Mountains which has served as "stress-relief'.

In 1986, Jack Welch (GE) bought RCA and a new era began.  I retired in 1991 and now use my free time to enjoy my hobbies including world and national traveling, model railroading (HO) and sailing my Sunfish sailboat.

Robert H. Pfaub '52, Kennedy Township. Pa., May 29, 2017.  Mr. Pfaub was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II.  He spent his career in electrical engineering at Dravo Corp.

Walter Pfeifer
May 13, 2022

Fall/Winter 2022 Alumni Bulletin:  Walter E Pfeifer '52, Berkeley Heights, NJ, May 13, 2022.  Mr. Pfeifer left Lehigh to serve in the US Army during the Korean War. He worked as the owner of Richard R Rita Personnel Consultants. - December 2022.

Harry K.  Philips
Bethlehem, Pa.
Deceased June 8, 2006

He had a 30‑year career at IBM.  He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War.  Survivors: Wife Mildred; daughter; son; two grandsons

Bill was a retired branch sales manager with Thomas Edison Industries and a Navy veteran of World War II.  Surviving are two daughters, three sons, and three grandchildren.

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Paul Pilling
December 18, 2016

Paul M. Pilling, Southern Pines, N.C., Dec. 18, 2016.  Mr. Pilling was Sigma Nu brother and a member of Mustard & Cheese.  He spent years in financial management in New York before becoming a Certified Financial Planner.  His daughter, Cynthia Pilling, is a member of the Class of 1985. - From Spring 2017 Alumni Bulletin

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George A Pitsilos '52, Bethlehem, Pa., Nov 18, 2016.  As a student, Mr  Pitsilos was a member of the baseball and wrestling teams, as well as a Delta Sigma Phi brother.  He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.  He and his wife owned the Spinning Wheel Gift Shops, Inc., which included eight shops.  He served on the Board of Directors of the Gift Association of America.  His son, Nicholas Pitsilos, is a member of the Class of 1989.

From 50th Reunion Book, 2002 - After graduation, I served 2 years in the U.S. Navy.  In 1955, my wife and I opened the first of our chain of upscale gift shops in Eastern Pennsylvania.  We had a total of eight shops by the 1970's.

We adopted our 2 sons in 1962 and 1967, at which time Irene became a full-time mother and retired from active participation in our business.  Both sons are married and the youngest son has provided us with a grandson, born in October 1999.  Our oldest son is a Moravian College graduate and our youngest is a Lehigh University graduate in the Class of '89.

In 1992, our business was sold to another retailer; and I retired to a life of traveling and playing golf at Saucon Valley Country Club in Bethlehem and The Oaks in Sarasota, FL.

Irene and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary January 27, 2002.

April 14th, 2001 - Sold my Business in 1992 and retired.  Now traveling and wintering in Florida at The Oaks in Sarasota.   Still playing golf at Saucon Valley and The Oaks.

Winter, 1980: George Pitsilos is as at home in the card and gift business as he is in his native Bethlehem where his business is located.  Straight out of Lehigh, he opened his first shop, taking over a bankrupt store and making it the first loop in what has become a small chain.  The Spinning Wheel shops are an interesting mixture.  Four serve local residents in the Allentown / Bethlehem area, while two are located in Hershey, home of Hershey chocolate, and one in the Poconos at the Pocono Hershey Resort.  The latter three are much frequented by tourists.  The merchandise mix Is, however, basically the same in all the shops.  The shops handle primarily cards and gifts.  The shops lean toward better, higher-priced merchandise.  Further expansion is a possibility.  Twenty-five years in business have not dulled George's taste for a challenge.

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From 2018 Summer Alumni Bulletin:  Robert Potts has passed.  He was an avid sportsman (golf, bowling, fishing, camping and boating).  Forty years with DuPont . Married to Joanne for 53 years.  His father, Ralph, was Lehigh '22 and his son, Michael, is Lehigh '88.  A Lehigh family for sure!

From Fall 2006 Alumni Bulletin:  Richard  V. Pradetto  .  He retired as the senior vice president from Cincinnati Inc.  He was a veteran of the Korean War.  He played football for the only undefeated team in Lehigh's history.  He was a member of Phi Delta Theta. Survivors: Wife, Diann; three daughters; two sons; six grandchildren.

Spring, 2001: Pat Moran (deceased)  took his annual trek East in September and witnessed a Lehigh / Cornell game.  At halftime, the 50th anniversary of the 1950 undefeated team was celebrated.  On the field were 31 of the original 42 players; imagine, not only are 31 of these guys still with us, but 74 percent of them returned!   Of those back, 11 were from our class - Bob Borofski (deceased), Stan Gedney (deceased), Pete Ginesi (lost), Lon Haines (deceased), Bill Henderson (deceased), Dave Mesick (deceased), Joe Orr (deceased), Dick Pradetto, Walt Pullar (deceased), Dick Schmidt (deceased) and Bill Smith (deceased).

November 11, 2000 - Per Jim George (deceased), "Dick started with the Frick Coal Division of US Steel shortly after Graduation but shortly thereafter Uncle Sam decided he needed our services more so we took a two year sabbatical.  Dick decided not to return to the coal mine after the army service."  

From the Summer 2010 Alumni Bulletin:  He was the retired vice president of corporate sales for the Sargent Electric Co. in Pittsburgh.  He was a veteran of World War II, and worked on the USS Fond du Lac driving personnel landing craft onto the beaches of Okinawa prior to the final invasion of Japan.  He was a brother of Pi Kappa Alpha.

Fall/Winter 2022 Alumni Bulletin:  Walter S. Pullar Jr. '52, Virginia Beach, VA, July10, 2022.  Col. Pullar was a mem­ber of the 1950 undefeated football team and a Chi Psi brother.  He served in the US Marines for 30 years, including Korea and Vietnam.  He taught naval science at the Naval War College, as well as the University of Maryland and East Carolina and Tulane universities. - December 2022

November 2006 - He is back from summer in New Hampshire and says, “Hi..”.  I do not have a computer but Bill Judge will relay any messages to him.

I hadn't heard any information about Walt for 2 years so I listed him as "deceased" with the gray background indicating a question.  Bill Judge wrote on October 2nd, 2005, that Walt Pullar is alive!  His winter address is 258 Firetree Lane, 1036 Seven Lakes North West End, NC 27376'  His summer address is somewhere in New Hampshire.  We had dinner together in the spring.  Talk to him...ex-marines need a lot of TLC!

On October 25th, 2001, I asked Bill Smith (deceased), "Why is Walt on the Lost List?   He is mentioned on your bio & many others.  Bill answered, "That is a good question.  Walt did not graduate with us.  He enlisted in the Marine Corps after our Junior year.  I think he did come back and finish.  I do not recall seeing him on campus except at the football team reunions.  Maybe one of the Chi Psi's can shed some light on this.

Spring, 2001: Pat Moran (deceased) took his annual trek East in September and witnessed a Lehigh / Cornell game.  At halftime, the 50th anniversary of the 1950 undefeated team was celebrated.  On the field were 31 of the original 42 players; imagine, not only are 31 of these guys still with us, but 74 percent of them returned!   Of those back, 11 were from our class - Bob Borofski (deceased), Stan Gedney (deceased), Pete Ginesi, Lon Haines (deceased), Bill Henderson (deceased), Dave Mesick (deceased), Joe Orr (deceased), Dick Pradetto (deceased), Walt Pullar, Dick Schmidt (deceased) and Bill Smith (deceased)

 Alumni Bulletin, Spring 2023 - Edmund J Purdy Jr, Honey Brook, PA, November 18, 2022.  Mr. Purdy was an Alpha Chi Rho brother and a member of the swimming team.  He worked at PECO for 36 years and wrote a book on total quality management.  He was a member of the Tower Society.

From Summer, 2015, Alumni Bulletin - Ed recently attended a Lehigh Alumni Club meeting along with John Kerr (deceased), Ralph Fortney, Robert Kiesling, Neil Randall (deceased), Richard Schaphorst, and George Young (deceased). 

I will conclude with a letter from John Kerr (deceased), my former roommate at Sigma Nu.  Since 2001, John and Mims have been living near West Chester, Pa., at Hershey's Mill, a 750-acre gated community of about 1,800 homes situated in 25 villages surrounded by a golf course.  John and some of the other Lehigh alums living there decided to form an alumni club.  With help from the University, they attracted alumni from the classes of the '40s, '50s and '60s in the greater Philadelphia area and northern Delaware.  Meetings have included talks by administra­tion members on campus planning, a recent Stabler gift of 750 acres in Saucon Valley and student life today.  The spring 2013 meeting included John, Ed Purdy, Bob Hoyt and Ralph Fortney.  John ends by saying:  "He and Mims are doing okay, considering the warranty is running out on some of our body parts." - Winter 2013 Alumni Bulletin

Ed Purdy writes the following epistle:  I Will Attend the Reunion and I want to Ride.  Not much information after 65 years! - April 2012

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