Alvin Irwin Lipton

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Alvin Irwin Lipton, 86, passed away early Friday morning at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born on September 12, 1937 to Nathan and Lea Lipton in Boston, he had been a resident of Syracuse for more than 50 years. After graduating from the Boston Latin School, he attended and graduated Brandeis University. During his professional career he had been an independent sales representative of plumbing supplies. Alvin was an active member of Congregation Beth Sholom Chevra Shas. He enrolled in many OASIS courses and was a life-long learner. He and Yetta were great supporters of the arts and culture in the Syracuse community. He was passionate about gardening and his indoor and outdoor fish. In retirement he especially enjoyed his coffee club with his friends.
His family includes his beloved wife Yetta of more than 40 years; children Andrew (Mary) Lipton, Esther (Martin) Anthony, Adam Kenneth (Karen) Lipton, and Adam Arthur Goldstein; grandchildren Alycia (Tyler) Anthony, Jessica Lipton, Rachel (Josh) Demoski, Anna Lipton, Nathan Lipton, and Katelyn Lipton; his sister Anna Nitkin; and nephews Mark, and Matthew Klein.
Services will be at Congregation Beth Sholom Chevra Shas at 11AM on Tuesday. Friends may visit with the family immediately prior to the service from 10-11 at the Synagogue, 18 Patsy Lane, Dewitt.
Burial with be the Beth Sholom section of Oakwood Cemetery.
Contributions in Alvin's memory may be made to Congregation Beth Sholom Chevra Shas.
Shiva will be observed Wednesday, and Thursday evenings from 7-9, at Alvin and Yetta’s home.