Gennaro Michelangelo "Jinx" Principe

Jinny, you are such a big part of my memories especially when seeking "Creatures of the Night" You always puts a smile on my face! You will be missed!!

We wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to Jinx's family. His love and pride when it came to his children was always clear. We hope that warm, happy memories will comfort you. We worked with Jinx on the Teachers' Negotiation team. He was a wonderful combination of advocate for educators and entertainer. We left Pittsfield in the early 80s. Never forgot Jinx. Never met anyone like him. RIP, Jinx

To the Principe Family, I am sorry to hear of the death of Mr. Principe, my Algebra teacher at North Junior High School. Mr. Principe was quite gifted with the English language and I, to this day, use one of his many quips. He once admonished a class mate for his lack of decorum stating "you have as much self control as diarrhea". Who could ever forget a man with that gift of language.

So sorry to the Family of this legend. What a great legacy. R.I.P JINX!

Dear Liz & Family, HEAVEN JUST BECAME A LITTLE SWEETER.

Jinx was my homeroom teacher at North Jr. High back in 1960 & I worked with him at PHS for about 20 years! Also ,went on a few convention trips with him! He was a great guy & very funny with his corny jokes! The creatures of the night will miss him dearly,as will many others.He will never be forgotten!

As a fellow teacher and local union president, I send condolences to members of Jinx's family regarding his recent passing. I only met Jinx once, when I began my teaching career and subbing for another colleague at North Jr. HS. I also grew up in Pittsfield, taught at St. Joe, and finished my career in the Monroe -Woodbury School District. In my role as local union president and later state union member of the Board of Directors for NYSUT, I had the opportunity to have a long talk with...

My deepest condolences and prayers to the Principe family. Not only my 9th grade math teacher but a great person. RIP