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Teacher-author Reno C. King Jr. dies at 94

A handout photo of Reno King. (Feb. 14,

Photo credit: Handout | A handout photo of Reno King. (Feb. 14, 2012)

Reno C. King Jr. grew up in a simpler time amid humble beginnings in the South, and attained success in an exacting field -- writing authoritative texts in mechanical engineering.

The longtime resident of Douglas Manor, Queens, also taught and served as an administrator at area colleges.

King died Sunday from heart failure at St. Raphael's Hospital in New Haven, Conn., near his home...

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