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ALVIN MARKOVITZ Obituary
Alvin Markovitz, Ph.D., age 82, beloved husband of Harriet June for 59 years; proud father of Paula (Scott Teissler) Markovitz, Ellen (David) Oberlin, Nancy (Albert Drozdowski) Markovitz and the late Diane Markovitz; loving grandpa of Madeline, Nicholas, Sarah, Hannah and Jeremy. Graveside service Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. at Shalom Memorial Park, 1700 W. Rand Rd., Arlington Heights. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The University of Chicago, Dept. of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 5801 S. Ellis Ave., Chicago, IL 60637. For funeral info, please call Shalom Memorial Funeral Home (847) 255-3520. 
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Roy Curtiss
November 8, 2013
Al became excited about mucoid phage resistant mutants I had isolated and this initiated his work on colanic acid production and other aspects of bacteria and bacterial genetics. He was a true friend and helped our gtoup several times in years after I left Chicago. Sincerely, Roy Curtiss
Jamie Clar
April 10, 2012
A wonderful person & he will be missed. May he rest in peace.
Ken Nealson
April 9, 2012
April 9, 2012
Alvin ("Big Al") was my teacher and mentor as I got my Ph.D. at the University of Chicago. He had an immense impact on me as a person and as a scientist. He will be remembered as a great mentor and a wonderful friend. Our friendship continued far beyond the few years working with him in the lab, and he will be missed from now on. The good memories will continue.
Ralph Silverman
April 9, 2012
I have known Alvin for over 77 years. His influence on my life greatly contributed upon the fortunate man I am today. He was the best man at our wedding. We went on Alvin and June's honeymoon, when they were on their way to Seattle. We played all of the sports growing up. Whereas I could always beat him in a foot race, I could never come close to beating him on our bikes. His loss leaves a hole in my life. His encouragement to all of my ventures always helped my decisions. What a great friend.
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