Russell Wait Buddington ’37

Russ died Dec. 9, 2002, in Vero Beach, Fla. He came to Princeton from Lake Forest Academy. Russ was a history major, received a letter for JV basketball, and served as manager and treasurer of Charter Club.

He served 27 months in the Navy, rising from ensign to lieutenant jg. His business life included executive positions in insurance companies, president of Buffalo [N.Y.] Envelope Co., and president of Roger Converse Realtors in Marion, Mass.

Russ is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary H. Porter, son Bruce, daughter Barbara Angle, five grandchildren, and the widow of his brother, Wells '42. The class extends its deepest condolences to his family.

The Class of 1937