MILDRED ALPERN

ALPERN--Mildred Rosoff, died in New York City on April 11, 2023. She was born in Boston on September 10, 1931. We eloped on August 27, 1954, after having known each other for only two months. That was 69 years ago. In June of 1949, she graduated from Girls' Latin School with honors. In 1953, she graduated from Boston University with Summa Cum Laude added to her Curriculum vitae. After bearing two beautiful children, she returned to school and received her Masters degree to begin teaching European history, writing articles and a book along with pursuing other interests. Enough of the statistics. Those who knew her knew a loving Mother, a brilliant teacher, a wise friend and an inquisitive thinker. After retirement, she became a photographer whose work hangs in galleries worldwide. And now I am told it is time to say goodbye. I can't. At 92, I know I will never say goodbye. Yes, goodbye will be left unsaid and both Milly and I will become others' memories. It all began on a hot Sunday in June 1954. Rather than join my family in the traditional opening of our summer home, I chose to spend the weekend in the city, an unusual choice I cannot explain. Just hanging out in my mother's apartment keeping cool when the phone rang; a friend returning from Fire Island looking for a spot to cool off. Said he hoped I'd be home. He arrived shortly with a friend in tow. It was Milly. A sight I still see in my mind's eye. After a short time, we decided to venture out to have dinner. I was about to turn 23. I wondered if I would make it. The world stopped the moment I saw Milly. Ridiculous as it may sound, I was in love. Two months later we eloped. The story continues for 68+ years. Ah Milly, I miss you terribly. Nubby