Alan-Spielman-Obituary

Alan Leon Spielman

Haverford, Pennsylvania

Sep 30, 1942 – Aug 15, 2025

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BORN
September 30, 1942
DIED
August 15, 2025
LOCATION
Haverford, Pennsylvania

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Alan Leon Spielman, age 82, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025. Born in Atlantic City, Alan grew up in Ventnor, New Jersey. He was blinded in his first semester of 9th grade when a teacher blew up a chemistry experiment. Undeterred, he became a standout chess champion...

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Please accept my sincere condolence. I haven´t seen Alan since we graduated ACHS together. Only good memories.

Alan was a great friend during Ventnor school days and into adulthood. We shared young philosophical discussions and played many a chess game. His parents and brothers always made me feel warmly welcome in their home in Ventnor and then in Margate. Their love and genuine liking for each other was always evident, a rare family of intelligence and many talents. A donation has been made on the ACLU website.

Daniel and Darren, So sorry for this terrible loss. I first met your Dad when I visited my cousin Bob Rossman in Atlantic City when we all were in High School. Met Marc Mostovoy during that period too. When he met your Mother and introduced her to me I recall saying, "Spiels, you did good!" They were a mighty couple and when you were little guys and Perri came along we all hung out! I can attest to Alan's "ridiculous" sense of humor and I know his memory will be a blessing to each of you...

Alan will be greatly missed by those who had the pleasure of knowing him. He was a passionate believer in fairness and the rule of law and worked tirelessly to benefit needy individuals, the arts, and the community. He was scary smart, funny, insightful, and a great role model. His memory will be a blessing to so many.