Howard Arthur Bellows Jr. ’60

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Art died March 20, 2014, in Greenwich, Conn., following an extended illness.

Born in New York City, Art prepared for Princeton at Western Reserve Academy in Hudson, Ohio. At Princeton, he majored in politics and was a member of Cottage, Whig-Clio, Orange Key, and the freshman Glee Club. He also played football and was on the swim team.

Commissioned through the Navy ROTC program, he served in the Pacific aboard the attack-aircraft carrier USS Midway for two years before leaving the Navy to attend Harvard Business School.

Upon completing an MBA, he worked as director of marketing for the Olga Co., and then founded Triangle Corp., a hand-tool manufacturer. Art joined Audits and Surveys Worldwide as president, COO, and director. In 1999, he founded Braeburn Associates.

Art served on the boards of Western Reserve Academy, Cottage Club, and numerous other community organizations in Greenwich, his home for 39 years. He was an avid sportsman, enjoying skiing, tennis, squash, and swimming.

Art is survived by Jody, his wife of 44 years; their children Maffitt, Alex, Hillary, and Jennifer; and two grandchildren. The class extends its sincere sympathy.

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