Advertisement

If you have an ACS member number, please enter it here so we can link this account to your membership. (optional)

ACS values your privacy. By submitting your information, you are gaining access to C&EN and subscribing to our weekly newsletter. We use the information you provide to make your reading experience better, and we will never sell your data to third party members.

ENJOY UNLIMITED ACCES TO C&EN

People

Terrence E. Gavin

February 20, 2017 | A version of this story appeared in Volume 95, Issue 8

Terrence E. Gavin, 68, died on Aug. 22, 2016, in New Paltz, N.Y.

“Terrence Gavin was an innovative chemist who made significant contributions to organic chemistry and chemical education. Particularly noteworthy was his application of chemical principles to the field of neurotoxicology. He had numerous publications in this field. In addition to his role as a eucharistic minister at St. Joseph’s Church in New Paltz, he was a member of the New Paltz Golf Course, an accomplished chess player, and a history buff. Terrence had an incredible memory, whether discussing sports, history (particularly the Civil War), politics, or numerous other arcane subjects.”—Jerome S. Levkov, colleague and friend

Most recent title: chemistry professor, Iona College

Education: B.A., English, Stony Brook University, SUNY, 1972; Ph.D., organic chemistry, Stony Brook University, 1982

Survivors: wife, Karen; daughters, Katrina N. Thies, Amelia E. Gallagher, and Erica Lynne Curran; and son, John

To recognize your late loved one or colleague, submit obituary information at cenm.ag/obits.

Article:

This article has been sent to the following recipient:

0 /1 FREE ARTICLES LEFT THIS MONTH Remaining
Chemistry matters. Join us to get the news you need.