ALVIN DWORMAN

DWORMAN--Alvin, real estate developer, merchant banker and entrepreneur, a "master in the art of living" for whom work and play were synonymous, passed away peacefully, January 29, 2023, at his home in Scottsdale. A life-long New Yorker until his semi-retirement, Alvin, "AD", was born in Brooklyn. Intensely proud of both his Jewish heritage and being an American, AD dedicated himself to fairness and excellence in whatever he chose to do. He believed that opportunity lies everywhere; one only has to notice what's not apparent to others. Combined with his never-give-up, can-do attitude, his ability to seize opportunity brought success time and again, often converting what seemed to others like certain defeat into victory. Having been a high school Golden Gloves boxer and MVP football player (and remaining an accomplished athlete all his life), upon early graduation AD entered the US Army Specialized Training Reserve Program to serve in WWII. After the war, he graduated law school. His stint as a rookie attorney was extremely short-lived but led him to discover his extraordinary aptitude, skill and passion--deal-making. Throughout his career, AD teamed up on a project basis with other prominent businessmen, acquiring controlling interests in numerous public and private companies while creating a myriad of groundbreaking enterprises. Active in all phases of real estate, he developed, owned and operated commercial, residential and industrial properties across the United States. Often through finance affiliates, he funded major projects for other developers and investors with equity participation and was known for his imaginative and effective financial structures. AD's infectious optimism, self-confidence, energy, willpower, resilience and enthusiasm were without rival. He lived by the motto, "My word is my bond." Relationships with other skilled, talented people were the complementary building blocks of his success. He was difficult and hard-hitting to an opponent, tough and indomitable in the face of adversity, but generous and supportive to allies who gave it their all. Passing along the wisdom and strategies he received from his own mentors, AD influenced generations of soon-to-be successful business initiates as well as his already accomplished partners and colleagues. Projects were diverse and often conceived outside-the-box but they were always forward- thinking and designed to win- win. Business acumen, however, was just one side of AD's exceptional personality. He was also equally dedicated to giving back. A benefactor of countless charitable endeavors, large and small, his focus was on education, medical research and Israel. Leaving the world better than he found it was a value he lived, endorsed and instilled, particularly, in his children. His family continues to honor him by furthering his vision of giving back in perpetuity and promoting the philanthropy of their family foundation. His memory will be cherished in the love of his devoted wife, children, grandchildren, and countless family members, friends, colleagues, associates and employees whose lives he touched, inspired, and changed for the better. Alvin Dworman's legacy of hard work, perseverance, generosity and passion lives on.