Marvin Robert Mufson ’49

Marvin Mufson died July 14, 1997, in Ridgewood, N.J., after suffering complications from several strokes.

Marvin prepared at the Bronx H.S. of Science. At Princeton, he majored in chemistry and worked on the Daily Princetonian and the Nassau Lit. After Princeton, he graduated from Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons. He served in the Army during the Korean War as a medical officer. He returned to the U.S. and completed his training in orthopedics at Bellevue Hospital, in NYC. He practiced as an orthopedic surgeon in Middlesex County, N.J., for over 30 years, until he retired in 1995.

In addition to medicine, Marvin avidly pursued his interests in tennis, art, and travel with his wife. They visited India, China, South Africa, Nepal, Vietnam, Laos, etc., and frequented art galleries and museums in NYC. Their travels were greatly enhanced by Marvin's vast readings in history and art and by their collection of artifacts found on those trips.

Ann, Marvin's wife of 39 years, predeceased him on Jan. 9, 1997, after a valiant battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. He is survived by their children, Steven, Laura '93, and Daniel, and four grandchildren. To all of them, we extend our sympathies at the loss of this intense, caring man.

The Class of 1949