Dr. Frederic A. Alling

1930 - 2018

Dr. Frederic Augustus Alling, 88, of Marblehead MA and formerly Tenafly NJ, passed away on October 22, 2018. Frederic was born in Newark, NJ on May 8, 1930. Fred graduated with honors from Princeton University with majors in Philosophy and Religion in 1952. He completed studies at The General Theological Seminary and was ordained an Episcopal priest in 1955. He then entered Columbia University receiving his Physicians and Surgeons, MD and MS degree in Social Psychiatry (1961-69). He was an Attending Psychiatrist at Harlem Hospital (1969-72), Medical Director of the Institutes of Religion and Health (1972-77) and a Senior Attending Psychiatrist at St. Lukes Hospital, NYC and became Director of Substance Abuse in-patient services (1977-95), as well as maintaining a private practice of psychiatry for many years. He published many journal articles and wrote the book Brief Flights: Transcendent Experiences. After retiring to Marblehead, Fred volunteered at a psychiatric clinic in Lynn, where he worked primarily with Cambodian refugees. His ministry in life was to treat patients with substance abuse, volunteer with the homeless and provide service to patients in his private practice. He always enjoyed sailing from his youth into his eighties. His sister Susan Miller, bro her Wilson Alling and niece Heidi Willis preceded him in death. Fred is survived by Martha, his wife of 62 years, three daughters and husbands; Wendy and John Judy, Helen and Stuart Westland and Frances and Chris Tully. Also his eight grandchildren, Darcy Westland Dellavecchia, Jessica Westland, Jeremy Westland, Dakota Judy, Frederic (Fritz) Tully, Peter Tully, Wilson Judy, and Garrett Tully. Fred is also survived by his sister Stearly Holt, five nieces and nephews; Frederic Miller, Darcy Miller-Powers, Danny Miller, Paul Miller and Kirsten Meyers. Fred was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He will always be remembered and profoundly missed. Memorial Service will be held at St. Michaels Episcopal Church, 26 Pleasant Street, Marblehead MA on Saturday November 10th at 11:00 am. A reception will follow in the parish hall. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions, in memory of Dr. Frederic Alling, to Doctors Without Borders: https://donate.doctorswith outborders.org.