![]() ![]() In 1986, they moved to Sue’s hometown of Lake Village, Arkansas, to be close to Sue’s mother – Elizabeth (“Jim”) Bottorff, cousins, and long-time friends. Bob was also known for the breadth of his knowledge, his love of history, and for his engaging conversation. After their sons left for college, Bob and Sue traveled and were regulars at Pan Am World Wings International reunions.īob and Sue were known for stepping in to help people whenever they could, and family, friends and neighbors knew whom to call for legal help. In 1972, the couple moved with their two sons to Weston, CT, and became a big part of the community, including Norfield Congregational Church (where Bob stood up for the Old Testament), and the Boy Scouts. Sue had been a flight attendant for Pan Am, traveling throughout the Pacific, Latin America and Europe, and the combination of her friends from all over the world and Bob’s Navy mates made for lively and interesting gatherings. The Jewish New York lawyer and the Arkansas Delta beauty began a socially rich life, first as a young couple in a Manhattan apartment, and then in Crestwood, New York, just outside the City. During a subsequent trip to New York, at a dinner with friends, Bob proposed and Sue said, “I thought you’d never ask.” Bob later escorted the young widow to meet the officers and men of the squadron at Floyd Bennett. ![]() Sue’s husband, Bill Wygant, a pilot and Bob’s Navy squadron-mate, died when his Pan Am airliner crashed in 1957. His service inspired his oldest son Stewart to become a Naval Aviator, serving in anti-submarine patrol squadrons like his father.īob’s life was transformed in 1958 when he met Betty Sue (Bottorff) Wygant of Lake Village. He was passionate about music throughout his life, having learned to play both the piano and clarinet as a child, with a particular love of classical and opera.īob loved serving in the Navy reserves and retired as a Commander after 30 years’ service with anti-submarine patrol squadrons at Floyd Bennett Naval Air Station in Queens. Countless musicians passed through their doors including Frank Sinatra, Judy Collins, and Billy Joel. This small studio had a big reputation and brought in well-known producers of the day like Quincy Jones and Phil Ramone. He never lost his love for the Navy, Colgate, and Michigan.įollowing law school, he joined his father’s small general law practice in Manhattan. Without a doubt, his favorite role was serving as general counsel for the A & R Recording Studio. After the war, he returned to Colgate to graduate in 1949, and earned his J.D. The Navy sent him to Colgate University for two years, followed by Naval flight school. Born on March, 10, 1927, in New York City, he grew up in the Bronx and New Rochelle before signing up for the Navy WWII V-12 officer training program. Schwartz, 93, of Lake Village, Arkansas, and New York City, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020. Domain menu for Delta Democrat-Times (main) ![]()
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