Obituary of Bekir E. Arpag

May 11, 2015 passed peacefully at age 92. Survived by loving wife Sallie; sons, Mark (Cherie), Dean (Cindy), Peter (Karen) and seven grandchildren; Justin, Jason (Justine), Amy, Alex (Julia), Lauren, Sean and Sarah. He was also loved and cherished by an adoring extended family. Bekir worked for over 35 years as a professor in RIT's Department of Printing where he touched many lives with his exuberance, spirited wit, and infectious good cheer. Bekir was a tennis champion at RIT, an accomplished skier, and mountaineer. Born near Istanbul, Turkey and raised in Vienna, Austria, Bekir was a master linguist who spoke at least 6 languages. He will be sorely missed and remembered for his joyful thirst for living. The family has held private services to celebrate Bekir's life. Anyone wishing to honor his memory is encouraged to make a donation in his name to: BEKIR ARPAG HONORARIUM c/o COTTAGE GROVE, Alice's House, 48 Cottage Grove Circle, North Chili N.Y. 14514 Home North Chili, New York Birthplace Istanbul, Turkey Donations Bekir Arpag Honorarium C/O Cottage Grove, Alice's House 48 Cottage Grove Circle North Chili, New York 14514