I just read of Alan ‘s (“Mr. Braverman,” to me) death, and was very saddened to hear of his passing.

Alan was my English teacher for two years at Sands Point Academy, and he had a profound effect on my life. His love of the English language and literature got me to look to the law as my profession, and in large part because of him, I am about to begin my 46th year as an attorney. He was my teacher during the very first Super Bowl, an I remember him as being an avid sports fan, and a pretty fair athlete, too. He and my dad were both Syracuse alumni, and when he learned this, he always discussed his college days with me. He was only 7 years older than I, and all of his students had an easy time relating to him. He was just a great guy, and I am sorry to hear of his passing..

My condolences to his family. But I wanted to let you know that a good teacher is always remembered, and makes his mark on the lives of his students. RIP.

Richard Brook

Melville, NY

I just found out this terrible news of my dear friend, teacher and mentors passing. I just left a message on his old cell phone number, I didn’t understand not hearing back for so long from Alan. I‘Be been sick myself for a while. My heartfelt condolences to his entire family.

He was a dear friend of mine for 4 years and a mentor. I just saw that he passed and am deeply saddened. My heart goes out to his family.

Our deepest condolences on your loss.

Janet & Art Pearlstein

We wish to express our deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear husband and father. We remember with great fondness our time as neighbors and of your entire family. Once again, we are so sorry for your loss.

It is with a heavy heart that I say goodby my best friend of 58 years. We met in the summer of 1960 at The Empire State Press Association Summer Program at SU.

The following fall we both enrolled at SU and the rest is history. The Catholic at the Jewish Service, the move to Queens, the kids, the Yankees, the Orange and West Virginia games and the 1 hour calls each month to catchup.

We never lost touch and I loved him like a brother. The Big A was always their when I needed him as he was with his family.

To Mardee,Chad,Jeremy and Heather May God hold you in his embrace and comfort you in this sorrowful time. Think of the good times and know that he is at the Rainbow Bridge with Otto and the gang from Joyce's Ark.

All my Love

MOE

We are so sad for your loss. Just know that Alan is in a better place, free from suffering. May your family find peace in all the beautiful memories collected over the years. Our sincerest condolences.

Maxine and Michael

Alan was so much a part of our lives for so many years and the memories will always be with us. We are truly so sorry for your loss.

Big A was my second father growing up. I experienced many firsts with him. First Yankee game, trip to the Carrier Dome and MSG to watch Cuse play in the Big East Final. He was always great to me and I will miss him calling me Burpi!