Shelton Pitney Jr. ’41

Shel died on Oct. 21, 2001, after a long illness. Son of Shelton Pitney '14 and grandson of Mahlon Pitney 1879, he graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy.

At Princeton, Shel majored in modern language, ran cross-country, played hockey, and was a member of Cottage. His roommates were Bright, K.B. Schley, Tomlinson, Ned Ross, Keep, Kilduff, and Lanahan.

From 1941-49, Shel served in the Navy, returning to inactive duty as lieutenant commander in 1949. During WWII, he served in South America, the Caribbean, Casablanca, and the Philippines. After service, Shel went into banking, first with Central Hanover Bank, and then for many years as a senior officer with Lionel D. Edie and Co. in NYC. An avid sailor, including cruising and ocean racing, he was a member of the New York Yacht Club and Corinthians, of which he was a past master. Shel was very active in Boy Scouts, and was a master at bridge.

Surviving are: Jean Gorman, his companion of 18 years; a daughter, Anita Fiorillo; three sons, Shelton Pitney III, David Pitney, and Maxwell Marston; his brother, James '48; as well as five grandchildren. We shall miss this lovely gentleman.

The Class of 1941