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Mathematics
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Dr. John Milton Sooy (1934-2008) John, age 74, of Wenonah, NJ, sadly passed away on March 16th, 2008 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Born and raised in Gloucester City, he raised his family in Pitman. He was a graduate of Gloucester City High School and Glassboro State Teachers College (Rowan University). He received his Masters degree from the University of Pennsylvania and his Doctorate from Temple University. He was also a member of Kappa Delta Pi and Who’s Who among American College Students. He taught mathematics for 43 years, 37 years of that service was the Mathematics Department at Rowan University, where he also served as Chairman for the Mathematics Department from 1972 to 1980. He also served as the Graduate Chairman in Mathematics, where he was instrumental in developing the graduate program.
Patrick Smiley (1920-2004) Patrick L. Smiley, 93, of Glassboro, N.J., passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 in the Underwood-Memorial Hospital in Woodbury.He was born in Gettysburg, Pa. and lived in Philadelphia until 1964, when he moved to Glassboro. Mr. Smiley served with the Army during World War II. Mr. Smiley was a Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science at Glassboro State College, now Rowan University, from 1964 to 1980, and then taught part time until 1994, when he retired. Prior to that, he taught at Valley Forge Military Academy for two years, Philadelphia Public Schools for 13 years, and at the evening school at Drexel University in Philadelphia. He received his BA and MA Degrees from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Mr. Smiley was a member of the Mathematical Association of America, the Pitman American Legion Post and the National Railways Historical Society. Mr. Smiley is survived by his sister, Ellen Wood of Doylestown, Pa.; and his nieces and nephew, Marilyn Wint, Sandy Montgomery, Joanna Webster, Nancy Williams and Tom Smiley. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 31, 2004. Comments from colleagues:
Pat was a friend and I am truly saddened by his passing. He was a very unique individual, and in his day made real contributions to the Math Department. -- Fran Masat
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