Alvin D. Benjamin ’52

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Alvin came to us from Liberty (N.Y.) High School. He majored in biology and ate at Elm. He joined the Pre-Med Society and roomed with Ed Burka, George Tangen, and Geoff Nunes.

Alvin graduated from Yale Medical School, then served two years in the Navy. He practiced medicine in Los Altos, then retired to San Francisco.

Alvin died July 12, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Genene, and their children, Robert ’86 and Amy ’88. The class extends its condolences.

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