Eugene McPartland, vice president of facilities at Princeton from 1983 to 1999, died Monday. He was 68.
McPartland was involved with numerous University projects during his tenure, including the residential college system, which was established in 1982. He helped oversee refurbishments to Alexander Hall and the Walter Lowrie House in addition to the construction of the Lewis Thomas Laboratory for molecular biology.
On a day to day basis, he managed the University's engineering and construction, physical planning, real estate and maintenance departments. He also acted as Princeton's real estate representative to government bodies.
Upon his retirement in 1999, McPartland was named an honorary member of the Class of 1954. He continued to remain active in University life.
McPartland was born in Brooklyn and attended the U.S. Naval Academy. He obtained a B.S. in civil engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an M.A. in business administration from George Washington University.
Before coming to the University in 1976, McPartland served in the Navy for 20 years, where he rose to the rank of commander. In 1978, he was promoted to general manager of plant, planning and properties.
McPartland is survived by his wife, daughter and two grandchildren.
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