George Alfred Perera ’33

George died Sept. 14, 2002, in a retirement community at Kennett Square, Pa. He was 90.

George received his medical degree from Columbia U. Medical College of Physicians and Surgeons, where he served for several years as associate dean. George was well known nationally for his study of hypertension, which he showed was prevalent in families. He was well known for his work on methods of treating this disorder. George also was very well known for his antiwar efforts. Through the American Friends Service Committee he traveled to Vietnam, Cambodia, the Soviet Union, and the Middle East. He wrote a hallmark article on the dangers of Agent Orange. George's wife of 65 years, Anna Rhoads, died in 1999. He is survived by a son, David; a daughter, Marcia VanDyck; and eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

The Class of 1933