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Arthur Siegel Obituary

SIEGEL--Arthur Jay, 55, died Tuesday of a heart attack. An international business consultant, and a self-taught mathematician/computer scientist. Invented PyGeo, a software used to create interactive, three-dimensional geometric spaces. Engaged in passionate debates about computer use in mathematical education. His nudging, loving, argumentative nature, charm, charisma, quirky humor and empathy were beloved by clients, family, friends and email group members. Grew up in East Meadow. A twenty year resident of Riverdale, he and his dear wife of 29 years, Carol, moved four years ago to Yorktown Heights. Enjoyed gardening, antiquing, golf and family. Treasured a close friendship with his son, Benjamin, 23. In addition to Ben and Carol, he is survived by his father, Jacob Siegel, sisters Beth Siegel, Marian Siegel and Marsha Berzon and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends. Funeral services will be held at Noon on Sunday at Riverside Memorial Chapel, in Mt. Vernon.

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Published by New York Times on Feb. 3, 2007.

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Bruce Sherwood

February 6, 2007

I'm thunderstruck by this bolt out of the blue. Arthur was doing wonderful work on the beta version of VPython, an open-source programming environment for which I'm the gatekeeper. I never met him in person, but he was a good colleague. I had been amazed by how quickly he came up to speed on complex aspects of Visual. I'll miss him. My deepest sympathies to his family.

seth kolodny

February 3, 2007

Please take the time to remember all of the good memories. Happy memories cannot be taken away. We are very sorry.

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C. Pink

February 3, 2007

Many condolences to the family of Mr. Siegel. Never easy is the loss of family especially, these so close to our hearts. Close to heart never to part is he. Remembering is not hard, laughing is not easy. Such great pain needs great comfort. God(Psalms83:18) gives comfort. Note what He says here: "Like a man whom his own mother keeps comforting, so I myself shall keep comforting you people."—Isaiah 66:13.

May God comfort you in this difficult time so that your days will be bright as well as your eyes now swollen with sorrow and loss.

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