Jill Cranna Preotle ’71

Jill Cranna Preotle ’71, of Boston; Nov. 1, of pancreatic cancer. She obtained a law degree from New York University but turned down a job at a New York City law firm to raise her family. Later, she was a partner at Preotle & Smith. In 1997, she relocated to Boston and taught English as a Second Language at the Boston Public Library. She passed the universal bar exam so that she could perform pro-bono legal services for the underserved in Boston. She spent time investing in early-stage start-ups, with a particular passion for mentoring women entrepreneurs. She was an investor, active advisor, and often a board member with numerous start-ups. She is survived by her husband, John; three children; six grandchildren; her mother; and three siblings.