Alan Kotok

Alan Kotok was our brother-in-law for over 25 years. We knew he was
generous, wildly intelligent, devoted to Judie, of a sly wit, extremely fond
of cats, good food, old organs and later the Red Sox. But it wasn't until
Judie's illness that we really got to know Alan. It was the saddest of times
but also time well-spent. Perhaps what we will remember most is not all
those years before but the year after Judie's death when he made the most
concerted effort to stay connected, emailing and calling. He made it very
clear we would always be a family. We will always feel the loss of my sister
and we will also feel the loss of that new relationship and the Alan we were
truly getting to know.

Tish and Don Dersnah