Obituary
Vivian Pigott Livingston died April 28, 2024 at the age of 86 in Sarasota, Florida,
where she had lived happily for 29 years. Born on May 7, 1937 in the middle of
the Great Depression in New York City, Vivian was predeceased by her parents,
Harriet Selis and Irving Lantheaume, her two husbands, Edward Pigott and
Elliot Livingston, and her sister Nancy.
She is survived by her four children with Edward: Deborah Hornstra, Elizabeth
Peterson (Stephen), Daniel Pigott (Deborah) and Judith MacIsaac Robertson
(James). She is also survived by five grandchildren—Timothy, Anneliese,
Brendan, Emily and Dylan—and two great-grandchildren, Nora and Claire. She
is also survived by her sister Carole, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and
great-nephews, and lots of dear friends and neighbors.
Vivian was a graduate of Scotch Plains (New Jersey) High School and attended
Rider College in Trenton. She raised her children in Bridgewater and the family
cherished the time they spent down the Jersey shore. Vivian had a successful
career as a real estate agent and stayed friends with many of her colleagues and
clients.
Vivian was proud of her Jewish heritage and spent time as a member of the
Congregation for Humanistic Judaism in Sarasota. She was also proud of her
French heritage and enjoyed visiting Paris. Vivian loved movies, the theatre, the
opera, and concerts; traveling through the US, Canada and Europe; playing
bridge, gin rummy and Mah Jongg; doing crossword puzzles; tending her
garden, visiting the ocean; baseball and politics.
Despite living almost three decades in Sarasota, Vivian always considered herself
a Jersey girl. A service in memory of Vivian’s life will be held in New Jersey later
in 2024 near the ocean where she spent many happy times.
Donations in Vivian’s honor may be made to the local arts organization of your
choice.
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