In Memoriam

Ellen “Pucky” McCarter Violett ’35

Pucky Violett died February 13, 2020 at age 94. She had a long and successful career as a writer and television dramatist that began at age 17 with the publication of a short story in Harper’s Bazaar.

Her work includes “The Lottery”, episodes of “The Defenders”, “The Experiment”, “Go Ask Alice”, and “Big Blonde” for PBS’s Great Performance series. Her 1977 novel, Double Take, is a murder mystery set in a television studio. North Fork Women, a civic organization near her home in Southold, described Pucky as follows: “Pucky’s life, individually and with Tommy, was one of quiet and consistent advocacy for equality and freedom. Fabulously and glamorously out, Pucky and Tommy served as an example to us all.” She was a lifelong political activist and generous philanthropist, supporting women’s causes, the arts, and human rights. She is survived by her sister Neltje ’49, six nieces, and one nephew. She was predeceased by her spouse, Mary “Tommy” Thomas, and her step-brother Nelson Doubleday ’47.

H. Livingston “Sandy” Schwartz, III ’50

We recently learned of the death of Sandy Livingston on June 11, 2019 at age 83. A long-time reporter for The Associated Press, Schwartz is best known for co-authoring an exclusive story linking Richard Nixon’s re-election committee to the Watergate break-in. In 1973, The Washingtonian named Schwartz among the best investigative reporters in Washington, on a list that included Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein, and Seymour Hirsch. Later, he was a reporter, editor, and publisher at newspapers all over the country. In 1980, Schwartz and his wife Sara Cavanagh Schwartz ’53 founded The Horse in the Delaware Valley which grew to be one of the largest and most influential equestrian publications in America. After Green Vale, Schwartz attended St. Paul’s School, Pomfret School, Williams College, and Ursinus College. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1955 to 1959, rising to sergeant. He is survived by his wife, son, brother, two stepsons, and one grandchild. He was predeceased by one son.

In Memoriam

Henry “Harry” H. Anderson ’33

Harry Anderson died May 11, 2020 at age 98. Referred to by the New York Times as “the M.V.P. of American sailing,” Anderson was one of the most influential figures in the sport, helping to develop the modern rules and regulations of racing, defending the America’s Cup, and creating a national governing body for sailing. He served as commodore of two influential yacht clubs: Seawanhaka Corinthian and New York Yacht Club. He served as an America’s Cup race official for 20 years. He was an early believer in developing collegiate sailing programs in order to groom American sailors for the Olympics. In 2014, Anderson was inducted into the National Sailing Hall of Fame. A biography of Anderson, The Strenuous Life of Harry Anderson, was published in 2013. After Green Vale, Harry attended Ransom Everglades School, Yale University, and Columbia Law School. He served in World War II as a field artillery captain in Patton’s Third Army, receiving a bronze star. He is survived by his brother David N. Anderson ’39 and 45 nephews, nieces, great-nephews, and great-nieces.