Samuel B. Scovil ’37

Sam died on Apr. 7, 2002, at the age of 86, at Rose Haven, in Litchfield, Conn. He came to Princeton from Morristown HS and majored in economics. He served during WWII as a lieutenant in the Navy aboard the destroyer escort USS Gendreau in the Pacific theater.

He owned Bernardsville Electric Appliance Store for many years, until he moved to Winchester, Conn. There he was a realtor, founding member of the Park Pond Club, and a volunteer on the fire department, zoning board and board of education.

Sam's passion was caring for his family properties, including a home in New Harbor, Maine. In his youth he played saxophone and clarinet and led his band,"Sam Scovil and the Seatones." His fondness for big band music continued throughout his life.

He was predeceased by his wife, Elinor, and is survived by a son, Samuel Jr., three daughters, Barbara LaGanza, Ann Cook, and Susan MacDougall, six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

As a memorial to his love of rural New England, contributions may be sent to the Winchester Land Trust. Our sincere sympathy to all.

The Class of 1937