Alan R Bruzel

Dr. Alan R Bruzel of Providence, RI passed away on May 15, 2025 at the age of 74.  Alan was the only child of the late Walter and Sophie Bruzel. He grew up in Levittown, Pa and after the death of his father in 1964 he moved to Northeast Philadelphia with his mother to be close to family. Alan received his Bachelor of Science degree from Drexel University in 1973. In 1978 he earned his PHD from Temple University.  His various jobs in the sciences enabled him to find his dream job in 1998 as a Laboratory Manager with the Vivian Cheung Lab at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Alan also worked with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. He then moved to Ann Arbor, MI where he also worked with the Life Sciences Institute as a Molecular Biologist. In 2024 he relocated with the Vivian Cheung Lab to Brown University in Providence, RI.  He was published in numerous publications through the years. The following is text put together by the Vivian Cheung Lab.  Dr. Alan Bruzel was a gifted molecular biologist who spent 26 years as a cornerstone of our group. He set the standard for meticulous experimentation and unwavering dedication to scientific excellence. Despite his extraordinary expertise, Alan remained humble, never seeking recognition for his critical contributions.  He made all of our work possible, quietly supporting every project and especially taking care to mentor trainees. An Insatiable reader Alan seemed to know something about every topic, and his dry wit often delivered jokes that left us smiling after a thoughtful pause. He was always generous with his time.  Beyond his scientific rigor, Alan's kindness and gentleness defined how he worked with all of us.  He offered support with patience, taught with quiet encouragement, and made every interaction a little lighter with his understated humor.  Alan was the hum of our lab-our constant, steady presence who made everything work, quietly and reliably.  His absence will be felt in every corner of our work and in every experiment that strives for the same care, precision, and kindness he always gave.  In his younger days Alan spent many happy moments with his cousins. He enjoyed backpacking, camping, fishing, hiking and skiing. Alan also liked to play chess and playing numerous card games. He was one of a kind and I (Donald Schwartz) considered him my fifth brother.  Alan leaves behind five beloved first cousins and their many children.  Donald (Linda) Schwartz of Sarasota, Fl and Margate, NJ, Carol Moscow of Philadelphia, Janet Walther of Perkiomenville, PA, Rochelle Bluestein of California, and Stanford Schwartz of Bothell, WA. Please make contributions to the charity of the donor's choice.

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