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Joseph McRoberts King Jr.

Manchester, Connecticut

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Joseph McRoberts King Jr., 70, of Manchester, loving husband since 1963 to Mary A. (Laffan) King, died unexpectedly Tuesday May 11, 2010, at his home.He was born July 21, 1939, in Montoursville, Pa., son of the late Joseph M. and Ruth E. (Steele) King, and was a 1957 graduate of Montoursville...

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Mary and Family,
I was surprised and deeply saddened when I heard of Joe's untimely death. I miss those early morning breakfasts at Rein's -- and all those discussions about the good ol' days at IFC, Bethlehem, (of course) Penn State versus Lehigh wrestling. Beverly and I extend our deepest sympathy to you.

Mary and Family:
I was devastated to learn from my parents that Joe had passed away. I feel so fortunate that I was able to visit with him when he came to Lehigh last year, and I will never forget seeing his smiling face at my first Founders Day ceremony. I will miss our lunches and his encouraging words as I set out on my new career path here. The Griesing family will miss him very much. Our thoughts and prayers go out Mary and family....

My deepest condolences to Mary and family. It was my pleasure and honor to work with Joe over the last 8 months on a CASE energy project. Joe's insight,skill,humor and dedication added immeasurable value to our work. He was a constant colleague and he is deeply missed.

Mary and Family

I am truly saddened to learn of the passing of Joe. We were were neighbors in Richards Dorm freshman year and I struggled through four years of Engineering Mechanics with him as I did not share his brilliance. Every association with him from at Lehigh from the IFC to working with him on fund raising showed me he was a classy, caring, and well grounded person. I feel fortunate to have known him and will miss him.

Bob Colonna '61

I worked with Joe for over 30 years and always enjoyed his company and respected his intellect and dedication to our goals. He will be missed by many. May he rest in peace.

To Mary, I worked with Joe at Lehigh and Vonnie and I last enjoyed visiting with you both at Sayre Mansion at our 45th reunion.

Typical of Joe, he was enjoying the reunion but also working hard to reconcile and bond the class of 61 with the university. He was a very selfless man and will be missed by us all.

I worked with Joe over the years as a Sigma Chi and with the GAC. If it weren't for Joe's efforts, I may have never had the opportunity to become a Sigma Chi which has been a major part of my life. Joe, has left. Lehigh, Sigma Chi and this world a much better place and I was honored to know and have worked with him. My thoughts and prayers to his family.

I was shocked to hear of Joe's death--we worked together for many years on the awards committee--his comments and advice on nominees were always right on the money--I always looked forward to seeing Joe when Lehigh was involved in New England sporting events--Lehigh will miss Joe--please give my condolences to his family--Sincerely--Sam Croll '45

Mary (Morgan) and the King family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear Dad. My heart goes out to you and you are in my prayers.
Sincerely, Meredith Duggan (MHS '88)