New Haven Register Obituaries: Alan Paul Goldbecker (1942-2023)

Alan Paul Goldbecker, a devoted husband, father, and friend to many, passed away on February 19, 2023, at the age of 80, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and adventure. Born on April 30, 1942, in Yale New Haven Hospital to Wilma Newberg Goldbecker and Paul Joseph Goldbecker, Alan spent his early years in the Black Rock section of Bridgeport, where he attended Black Rock Grammar School, graduating in 1956.

Alan's academic journey took him to Hopkins School in New Haven, CT, where he excelled and graduated. He then went on to attend Hamilton College, where he pursued a liberal arts curriculum with an emphasis on Economics. During his time at Hamilton, Alan was an active member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity.

After college, Alan spent several months traveling through Europe, where he met the love of his life, Judith Raymond Abercrombie. The two returned to the United States and married, starting a lifelong journey together. Alan's summers were filled with tennis, swimming, and sailing at Black Rock Yacht Club (BRYC), where he developed a passion for sports.

Alan loved playing football at Hopkins School and ice hockey at both Hopkins and Hamilton College. His athletic endeavors brought him joy and camaraderie with his peers. Upon graduating from Hopkins in 'year', Alan went on to attend Hamilton College, graduating in 1965.

Throughout his life, Alan was blessed with a loving family, dear friends, and a sense of adventure that took him around the world. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him, but his memory will live on through the countless stories, memories, and love shared among those he touched.

Rest in peace, Alan Paul Goldbecker (1942-2023).

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