Alfred Benjamin Carlip

Alfred Benjamin Carlip of Vestal   Alfred Carlip, Emeritus Professor of Economics at Binghamton University, died on September 25, 2011, at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City.  Born in Brooklyn, NY on October 26, 1919, to Philip and Augusta Carlip, Al is survived by Vivian, his beloved wife for 63 years, his sons Steven and Walter, of whom he was immensely proud, grandsons Peter and David, sister Sylvia Secunda, her son and daughter Thomas Secunda and Jeanne Secunda Singman, and other long-time friends and relations.  One of many Brooklyn Dodger fans who deplored the baseball team's move to California, Al grew up during the Great Depression and worked at several jobs while attending classes at Brooklyn College--often at night--to earn a BA degree.  During World War 2 he became a Chief Inspector of Naval Ordnance, traveling among factories to monitor the production of weaponry, especially new and advanced electronic gun directors.  After the war he continued his education, earning his Ph.D. d! egree in economics at Columbia University in 1960 while he was already teaching economics at Harpur College, the school that grew from a few quonset huts and one former mansion into Binghamton University.  While writing his dissertation, Al taught at several colleges, including a six-year stint at Allegheny College in Meadville, PA and brief postings at Rutgers, Wesleyan, and Michigan State.  Al's career at Binghamton University encompassed administrative posts, including first dean of the graduate program, but his greatest delight was teaching. He taught his students to think deeply about difficult questions, and his office was always open to students who needed extra help or just wanted to talk about their course work, their lives, or the state of the world.  He had a passionate interest in public affairs and actively organized opposition to the Vietnam War. At his request there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Prof. Alfred Carlip may be made to the Economics Department account no. 10775, c/o Binghamton University Foundation, P.O. Box 6005, Binghamton, NY 13902-6005. Please note Prof. Alfred Carlip in the memo section of your check. Arrangements for the family are directed by the DeMunn Funeral Home. To forward condolences please visit www.demunnfh.com.