Alvin B. Milchen

Alvin B. Milchen, 85, formerly of Amherst and Nashua, NH and Lexington, MA, died on July 27, 2009 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer�s. Mr. Milchen was born on June 15, 1924 in Boston, MA, the son of Harry and Frances Milchen. He graduated from the Boston Latin School, University of Pennsylvania, and the Wharton School of Business. Mr. Milchen was a 1st Lt. during World War II and a navigator on B17�s. He was National Accounts Manager for Sharp Industries and later an Independent Rep for the Food Service Industry. Al enjoyed tennis, music and woodworking. Family members include his wife, Jane (Steele) Gallagher Milchen of Amherst, NH; a son, Jeffrey Milchen and his wife, Jennifer of Bozeman, Montana; a stepson, Stephen Gallagher and his wife, Sarah of Fairfax, VA; a stepdaughter, Laurie Gallagher Holder and her husband, Rick Holder of Amherst, NH; seven grandchildren, Bailey Hutchinson and her husband, Jeremy of Greenfield, NH, Chris, McKinley and JoJo Curro, all of Amherst, NH, Charles, Carrie and Douglass Gallagher, all of VA; two great grandchildren, Logan and Avery Hutchinson of Greenfield, NH; a sister and brother-in-law, Beverly & Harold Klegman of Mashpee, MA. A small family memorial service will be held at a later date in Amherst, NH.