STEPHEN MAY ’53

stephenmaywesleyanSTEPHEN MAY (Age 84) July 30, 1931 – March 31, 2016 Independent art historian, writer and lecturer, passed away March 31, 2016 at Georgetown Hospital. The cause of death was complications following surgery in early February. Born in Rochester, NY, July 30, 1931 to University of Rochester professor Arthur J. May and Hilda Jones May, he graduated from the Harley School in Rochester, and earned a BA, Phi Beta Kappa, from Wesleyan University in 1953. After graduation and a cross-country road trip with two classmates, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. In his downtime while stationed at Fort Meade, MD, he observed the U.S. House and Senate in session, an experience that inspired his first career in politics and government. He received his JD from Georgetown Law School in 1961. After the Army he joined the staff of U.S. Rep. Kenneth B. Keating (NY), and later served as Keating”s Executive Assistant in the Senate. Back in New York, May was a member of the Rochester City Council, 1966 – 1973, and the city”s 62nd Mayor, 1970 – 1973. In state politics in the 1970s, he was Chairman of the New York State Board of Elections. In 1981 he returned to Washington as Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development until 1988. Upon retiring from government, Mr. May pursued a life-long interest and built a rewarding second career writing and lecturing about art. His passion was American painting and sculpture, especially Modern-ism, but his interests broadened to include European art; sport; art movements; architecture; museums; contemporary art, and the preservation of artist homes and studios. He reveled in the opportunity to share overlooked and underappreciated talent with his audience. His articles appeared in dozens of regional and national publications. He led art tours and lectured in museums, historical societies, senior residences, and other venues around the country. His work was infused with admiration for artists and their role in society. Mr. May divided his time between his home in the District and a farm in Union, Maine that his parents purchased in 1926. The Maine property, which includes a 19th century farmhouse, continues to be the favorite gathering place for the May family. Steve loved his life. He will be remembered as a gentleman, and for his civility, charm, optimism, wit, physical stamina, keen interest in politics, and especially for his enthusiasm for his work. He was predeceased by his brother, Christopher May, in October, 2015. In addition to his brother”s wife and children and their families, he leaves behind his wife, Kathryn B. Wilson, whom he married in 2007. Their marriage was the first for both bride (56) and groom (75), and they were touched when, following the wedding announcement, they received a flood of well-wishes from friends and strangers alike-many senior single people-who were inspired in hope for themselves and late-blooming relationships. Indeed, the nine-year marriage was one of happiness and devotion. Interment of ashes will occur in a private ceremony in Maine this summer. For more information and to add remembrances for his wife, go to www.ilasting.com/stephenmay.php. Direct written notes to Katie Wilson, 4101 Cathedral Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20016. In lieu of flowers, send donations to: The Harley School, Rochester, NY; The Farnsworth Museum, Rockland, ME; or the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, DC.In lieu of flowers, send donations to: The Harley School, Rochester, NY; The Farnsworth Museum, Rockland, ME; or the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, DC.

PHILIP T. CHURCH ’53

Philip Throop Church, 84, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2015. He lived in Fayetteville, NY for 49 years. He leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Patricia; children, Peter (Barbara) Church, Susan (Curt) Andersson, and Daniel (Sheri) Church; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Katharine Cutler and Elizabeth Cernan. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Robert Church.

Phil was born in Winchester, CT to Russell and Margaret (Throop) Church, and was raised on several chicken farms, including Keewaydin Farm in Darien, CT. He tended chickens for his father from a very early age.

He met Pat in high school in Middletown, CT when she invited him to a Sadie Hawkins dance; he was a junior and she was a freshman.

He graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Xi from Wesleyan University in 1953 with B.A. in Mathematics. He received an M.A. in Mathematics from Harvard University in 1954, and a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Michigan in 1959.

He joined the faculty of Syracuse University in 1958. He was named the Francis H. Root Professor of Mathematics at Syracuse University in 1976. His research interests were singularity theory, global analysis, topology, and nonlinear elliptic differential equations. He published 51 research papers during his career. He was also a Danforth Fellow (1953-57); a member of the Institute for Defense Analyses in Princeton, NJ (1962-63); a member of the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, NJ (1962; 1965-66); an NSF Senior Postdoctoral Fellow (1965-66); a visiting fellow at Princeton University (Spring 1976); and a distinguished visiting professor at the University of Alberta (Fall 1986). He served on many committees during his 43 years at Syracuse University. He also served as an editor and on several committees for the American Mathematical Society over the years. He was named Scholar/Teacher of the Year at Syracuse University in 1989. In 2002 Syracuse University created the Philip T. Church Postdoctoral Fellow program.

Philip lived his life with integrity, always striving to do the right thing. He was a problem-solver and thinker and would work tirelessly to find the best solution, whether it was purchasing a car or writing a paper. He took his health seriously and worked hard to stay strong and vibrant. He was a true night owl; he did his best thinking in the weehours walking around the neighborhood or sitting at the kitchen table. He loved opera, musicals, and classic movies. He was a unique and wonderful man. His values and presence will be remembered by everyone he touched throughout the years.

Family and friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday at the Eaton-Tubbs Fayetteville Chapel, 7191 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville. A service will follow the calling hours.

Contributions: may be made to Syracuse University, Math Department, 900 S. Crouse Ave., Syracuse, NY 13244.

For a guest book, please visit: www.SCHEPPFAMILY.com.

KOSTAS ROUTSIS ’51

Kostas “Gus” Roustis, 92, of Glastonbury, beloved husband of the late Anoula (Stamos) Routsis, died Wednesday, May 17, 2016 at home. Born in Albania on December 12, 1923 to the late Dimitri and Janulla (Kazaqi) Ruci, he came to the U.S. when he was 14 years old. Gus earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from Wesleyan University, Middletown in 1951, served in WWII in the OSS, and worked as a chemist at Pratt& Whitney Aircraft where he designed batteries and holds patents for metallic coating of engine parts. He was a member of the Greek Orthodox Church in Hartford, raised his children in East Hartford and retired to Florida for three decades before returning to CT to live with his daughter Barbara in Glastonbury. Gus’s whole life, he kept up with his friends around the world and always put family first. He is survived by his three daughters, Christine Fritz, Diane Turnshek, and Barbara Traverso, his eight grandchildren, Robert Fritz, Barbara Fritz, James Turnshek, Steven Turnshek, Alex Turnshek, Matthew Turnshek, Jeremy Traverso and Melina Traverso, his brother Vasil Ruci, and his sister-in-law Tina Stamos. He was predeceased by his brother, Jeorgi Routsis and his sister Melpomeni (Ruci) Nika. A funeral service will be held, Saturday, May 21 at the Mulryan Funeral Home, 725 Hebron Ave., Glastonbury. Military Honors will follow the service outside the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Wesleyan University (Chemistry Department) 45 Wyllys Ave., Middletown, CT 06459. For online condolences please visit www.mulryanfh.com.

WARREN R. KAUFMANN ’50

Warren Russell Kaufmann, 86, of Sarasota and formerly of Syosset, NY, passed away Feb. 18, 2016. He is survived by his wife, of 65 years, Cynthia J. Kaufmann.

He was also preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey (Beth) A. Kaufmann, 57.

Mr. Kaufmann was a 1st Lieutenant United States Army Korean War veteran having been stationed in Wiesbaden, Germany. He served his basic training at Ft. Bliss, in El Paso, TX.

He graduated from Hempstead High School in 1946 and received his BA at Wesleyan University.
In addition to his wife survivors include his two daughters, Joanne (Tony) Cinelli and Janette (Mark) Harrison, of Sarasota; his son, James (Michele) Kaufmann, of Jacksonville, FL; grandchildren, Anthony, Christine, Joshua, Deanna, Rebecca, Rachel, Matthew, Jonathon, and Sarah, 5 great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the Wounded Warrior Project.

A memorial service will be conducted Friday, Feb. 26, 2016 at 11:00am at the Beautiful Savior LCMS, 7461 Prospect Rd., Sarasota, FL 34243.

GORDON A. BIDDLE ’59

GORDON A. BIDDLE, an insurance executive, died Sept. 29, 2015, at age 78. He was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon. After graduation he joined the Traveler’s Insurance Company, and worked in their San Francisco office. In 1984 he became president of Frank B. Hall and later AON Corp. He came out of retirement to work three more years at Lockton Insurance Company. Survivors include his wife, Leona Hansen Biddle, a daughter, two sisters, his brother, and three “adopted” sons.

WILLIAM J. HUNT ’58

WILLIAM J. HUNT, 79, an attorney, died Oct. 11, 2015. He was a member of Sigma Nu and received his law degree from Seton Hall University. Formerly a federal magistrate, he had been a principal of the Hackensack, N.J., law firm William J. Hunt & Associates. He leaves behind a loving family and many friends.

ARTHUR M. LARGEY JR. ’57

ARTHUR M. LARGEY JR., a business owner, died May 18, 2015. He was 83. A member of Delta Kappa Epsilon, he served in the U.S. Naval Reserves. He spent 30 years as the co-owner of three small business companies in Brockton, Mass. After retiring in 1990, he became an active community volunteer, primarily with disadvantaged people, and in 1998 he founded the Greater Taunton (Mass.) Community Services. His wife, Marjorie Land Largey, survives, as do four children and five grandchildren.

MALCOLM GORIN, M.D. ’56

MALCOLM GORIN, M.D., an ophthalmologist, died Nov. 28, 2015, at age 80. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi and received his medical degree from the University of Rochester. After a year of internship at the University of Virginia, he spent two years with the United States Public Health Service and then completed a residency at the University of Maryland. In 1966 he opened a solo practice in ophthalmology in Middletown (Conn.), which then grew to be the largest in the area. An enthusiastic traveler and a musician, he was also involved in community government. Among those who survive are his wife, Linda Thorburn Gorin; three children, including Stephen Gorin MA’89; six grandchildren; his mother; his sister; and a niece, Sheryl L. Knapp ’86.

H. COCHRANE CHASE ’54

COCHRANE CHASE, an advertising executive, died Feb. 5, 2016. He was 85. A member of Psi Upsilon, he received his degree with honors and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. In 1966 he established his own advertising agency, Cochrane Chase. He started as a one-person agency and rose to be in the top 100 agencies in the country. Predeceased by a son, survivors include his wife, Janis Kueber Chase, two daughters, and five grandsons.

CHARLES H. ROGOVIN ’52

CHARLES H. ROGOVIN, 84, emeritus professor of law and a longtime law enforcement official at the state and federal level, died Jan. 10, 2016. He was a member of Chi Psi and received his law degree from Columbia University. A specialist in criminal law, as well as in organized and white-collar crime, he joined the Temple University School of Law faculty in 1977 and upon his retirement in 2009 was named professor of law emeritus. He held numerous high-profile jobs in public service, including serving as vice chairman of the Pennsylvania Crime Commission, assistant attorney general and chief of the criminal division in Massachusetts, and several positions with the Philadelphia district attorney’s office. A former director of the federal Law Enforcement Assistance Administration, he was a member of the President’s Commission on Organized Crime during the Reagan administration and was also an active civic volunteer. Among those who survive are his wife, Marcy Rogovin, two children, two stepchildren, two grandchildren, his brother, and his former wife, Amy Levy Rogovin.