Richard M. Ballinger ’58

Richard M. Ballinger ’58 passed away on June 25, 2021. Richard grew up in New York, studied economics and art history, and participated in the Yacht Club and Young Republicans. He had a colorful career in broadcasting as director of programming for Metromedia TV and at Channel 5 in N.Y.C. Richard had a passion for antiques and gardening, which he pursued in upstate New York and later in Princeton, New Jersey. He is survived by two sons and three grandchildren.


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