Irwin and I were good friends, starting at NNHS and lasting until his death. I don't recall precisely when he passed -- 10 - 15 years ago. Irwin made his home in Framingham with wife Karen and their three boys. He had his own accounting business and was very active, well-liked and well-respected in his local synagogue.
We used to have dinner together at the old Valle's Steak House on Route 9. They had a special every Wed. and Fri.: two lobsters boiled, broiled or baked-stuffed. I think they were $3.99! Irwin also loved airplanes and aviation and at one time harbored thoughts of becoming a pilot. For a time, he attended Embry Riddle Aeronautical Institute in Daytona Beach, but later transferred to Cornell in Ithaca for his Bachelor's Degree.
Irwin had bladder cancer and fought a courageous battle. For a while, we all thought he had it licked, but it wasn't to be. I think the nicest and truest thing that I can say about Irwin is simply that he was a good man. He worked hard, loved his family, was proud of his Jewish heritage and was a loyal friend. I think of him often and I miss him.
Irwin and I shared many hours together between science and music. He had the coolest stereo and classical record collection of any of my friends (and me!) -- at least in those days, and introduced me to some pieces that are still among my favorites (like New World Symphony). We talked for hours about matters of science -- what was possible and impossible. I wonder what he would think of where we've progressed today. And we also talked religion; as Gerry mentioned in his post (hi to you too, Gerry!), Irwin was proud of his heritage and his faith, and always a gentleman. We kept in touch for some years. He will be missed... michael
Gerald Romanow
Irwin and I were good friends, starting at NNHS and lasting until his death. I don't recall precisely when he passed -- 10 - 15 years ago. Irwin made his home in Framingham with wife Karen and their three boys. He had his own accounting business and was very active, well-liked and well-respected in his local synagogue.
We used to have dinner together at the old Valle's Steak House on Route 9. They had a special every Wed. and Fri.: two lobsters boiled, broiled or baked-stuffed. I think they were $3.99! Irwin also loved airplanes and aviation and at one time harbored thoughts of becoming a pilot. For a time, he attended Embry Riddle Aeronautical Institute in Daytona Beach, but later transferred to Cornell in Ithaca for his Bachelor's Degree.
Irwin had bladder cancer and fought a courageous battle. For a while, we all thought he had it licked, but it wasn't to be. I think the nicest and truest thing that I can say about Irwin is simply that he was a good man. He worked hard, loved his family, was proud of his Jewish heritage and was a loyal friend. I think of him often and I miss him.
Michael Riccio
Irwin and I shared many hours together between science and music. He had the coolest stereo and classical record collection of any of my friends (and me!) -- at least in those days, and introduced me to some pieces that are still among my favorites (like New World Symphony). We talked for hours about matters of science -- what was possible and impossible. I wonder what he would think of where we've progressed today. And we also talked religion; as Gerry mentioned in his post (hi to you too, Gerry!), Irwin was proud of his heritage and his faith, and always a gentleman. We kept in touch for some years. He will be missed... michael