Dr. Walter J. Alvarez died suddenly at his home in Brooklyn on December 27, 2018.
In large part shaped by his Presbyterian faith, Walter was passionate about social justice and supported many humanitarian causes. Generous and funny, Walter developed friendships with people from varied backgrounds from all over the world. He was a witty storyteller who enjoyed new experiences while also excelling as a homebody. Walter embraced the culinary arts and was known as a baker extraordinaire and a jam maker who shared his creations with appreciative friends. Relaxed, welcoming and non-judgmental, Walter was a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist who helped people reach their full potential for more than thirty years. He received his B. A. from Davis and Elkins College, a small, liberal, Presbyterian college nestled in the foothills of the Alleghany Mountains, and went on to obtain his MSW from Hunter College and his PhD in Clinical Social Work from NYU. Dr. Alvarez

taught at NYU for 28 years as an adjunct Assistant Professor. Born on January 30, 1954, Walter was a lifelong Brooklyn resident. He married his life partner of 41 years, Morey Herman, in 2011. He supported the many endeavors of his children Elise and Justin.