Author: Alumni Secretary

R. McLean “Mac”Duke,  Jr. ’61 ΣΩΤ, of Midlothian, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2017, after a courageous five-year battle with multiple myeloma cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Dorothy Nelson Duke; daughters, Lisa Hunt (Jeff), Tracy Buzzeo (Bill) and Shannon Londeree (Chad); grandchildren, Tyler and Brandon Hunt, Connor (Lindsey), Kylie and Curtis Buzzeo, and Reid and Ryan Londeree; and sister, Judy Nelson (Dick). Mac was an avid sports fan, and a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School and Virginia Tech. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be posted by clicking on Bliley’s.

James E. Carlton ’67 ΣΩΤ of West Point, passed away October 3, 2017.
Jim was a proud father and grandfather, who deeply loved his family and his church. He greatly enjoyed fishing, cruising around with his dog in his pick-up, and watching his alma mater, the Virginia Tech Hokies, play football.
Jim was a gentle and kind man, who always had a listening ear. He loved his hometown and enjoyed being able to serve in the West Point Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, just as his father, Charlie Carlton, had done for so many years. He also enjoyed serving as a coach for youth basketball and baseball.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ann Carlton.
He is survived by his wife, Lorrie; his children, Mike Carlton (Lisa), Blair Carlton (Tracey), and Melanie Jones (Chris); and his grandchildren, Katie, Charlie, Hunter and Sierra.
Condolences to the family may be posted online by clicking on the following URL: http://www.vincentfh.com/obituaries/James-Carlton-10/#!/TributeWall

Benjamin M. Wenger ’15 ΣΛ702, of Annandale, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017. Beloved son of Fred and Patricia Wenger of Annandale, VA; loving brother of Joseph and Frederick Wenger, IV and dear grandson of Edna Wenger. Friends will be received at Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home, 9902 Braddock Rd., Fairfax, VA on Friday, September 29, 2017 for a Visitation from 3-8PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 7401 St. Michaels Ln., Annandale, VA on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 12PM. Interment will follow at Fairfax Memorial Park.  An online obituary and family guestbook can be viewed and signed at www.fmfh.com

Aaron Ryan, 39, who was a Project Manager for L.E.Peabody for 17 years in Alexandria, died on May 12, 2011. Aaron received his degree in finance and economics in 1994 from Virginia Tech. He was an avid biker, swimmer and fisherman. He is survived by his beloved wife, Pavlina and wonderful daughter, Natalie of Alexandria; parents, Tom and Karen Ryan of Pryor, OK; and brother, Adam Ryan of Los Angeles, CA plus aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous friends.

Ryan Mitchell Barkan ’00 ΣΛ443, 39, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July23, 2017 in New York City. He was a Music Supervisor for Droga5 in New York City. Born in Norfolk, VA, he is the son of Michael and Sandra Merritt Barkan of Virginia Beach.

Ryan was a graduate of Kempsville High School and Virginia Tech.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Angela Salomon Barkan and daughter Sunny Barkan; Angela’s Mother, Carole Salomon; his parents; 3 brothers and their wives, Louis and Lisa Barkan, Andrew and Jen Barkan, and Alex and Lauren Barkan; his grandmother, Elizabeth Bray; and a number of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Ryan’s name may be made to Vh1 Save the Music, http://www.vh1savethemusic.org/, one of Ryan’s charitable passions. Save the Music is dedicated to restoring music programs in America’s public schools and raising awareness about the importance of music in children’s education. Donations may also be made to Congregation Beth El and the American Heart Association. H. D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be offered to the family through http://www.hdoliver.com.