Memorial service for Mahoney planned for Oct. 18

By Ruth Stevens on Oct. 4, 2008, 3:58 p.m.
Michael S. Mahoney

Michael S. Mahoney Photo: Denise Applewhite

A memorial service for Michael S. Mahoney, Princeton professor of history, is set for 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, in the University Chapel.

Mahoney, who earned his Ph.D. from Princeton in 1967 and then dedicated his 40-year academic career in the history of science to the University, died July 23 at age 69. A full obituary is available online.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in Mahoney's memory may be made to Phillips Academy, Andover, which he attended from 1953 to 1957, by mailing: The Trustees of Phillips Academy, 180 Main St., Andover, MA 01810; or visiting the school's website.

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