Arthur V. Savage ’48

Art died Dec. 26, 2012.

He was born in New York City, and grew up in Morristown, N.J.

Art and Harriet (“Hat”) lived all their married life in Pelham, N.Y. Art practiced law in New York City for more than 60 years, first as an assistant U.S. attorney, then as a principal in his own firms.

His leadership in volunteering is an inspiring example of Princeton in the nation’s service. He was the first chairman of the New York Bar Association’s special committee on environmental law. He was a leader
in or founder of many public and private community organizations. He helped shape state environmental-conservation policies and practices as an Adirondack Park commissioner from 1979 to 1997 and as a founder or leader of other conservation and environmental-management organizations for the region. He was active in many nonprofit services and foundations for community betterment, social welfare, and religious education.

Art also was a class leader in all our years since graduation. He served on our executive committee, on school and Reunions committees, and as an Annual Giving chairman.

Hat, Art’s wife of 59 years, survives him, as do his children, Richard ’81, Elizabeth Wright, Sarah Christie, and Katherine Schulze ’88; nine grandchildren; and his sisters, Susan Savage Speers and Serena Savage Baum.