Alvin Siegel, age 92 passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024. Dr. Alvin "Vinny" Siegel, was a beloved husband, brother, father, uncle, grandfather, and great grandfather. Dr. Siegel was always admired and highly regarded by his many students and colleagues. After working at the Woods Hole Oceanagraphic institute as a researcher of chemical oceanography and later a renowned professor and Dean at Southampton College, Long Island university, Dr. Siegel retired at 86 years of age. He would often tell people "I never worked a day in my life. It was always a pleasure to be learning and teaching." He was always making those around him laugh as well as imparting some of the many lessons he learned in his life. He will be sorely missed by his family.
A funeral service for Alvin, officiated by Rabbi Shaul Wertheimer will be held Monday, July 22, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM at Parkside Memorial Chapels, 114-03 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY 11375. Following the funeral service will be a committal service from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at United Hebrew Cemetery, 122 Arthur Kill Rd, New York, NY 10306.
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