In Memoriam: Lee Becker
Dear WPI Community,
With deep sadness and a sense of profound loss I must inform you that Lee A. Becker, Associate Professor of Computer Science, died today at the age of 57 after a 14-month battle with leukemia.
Prof. Becker was a beloved colleague, friend, and teacher. A dedicated scholar and educator, Lee cared passionately about WPI. He greatly enjoyed working with students, involving undergraduate and graduate students in his research. Lee spent many rewarding terms advising student projects at project centers located in Washington D.C., Venice, London, Silicon Valley, and Copenhagen.
Prof. Becker was devoted to his family, shared his great smile with everyone, played a mean game of chess, and ran a marathon (once!). Lee had a passion for food, tennis, dogs, cycling and Slavic linguistics. He truly embodied the Renaissance ideal.
Lee leaves his wife Ying, son Joshua, daughter Rachel and many devoted friends and colleagues.
Michael Gennert
Department Head
WPI Computer Science
Testimonials from faculty and students
A Memorial Service for Lee A. Becker will be held at 11am, Friday, July 30, 2004 at First Parish (Unitarian Universalist), Vernon Street, Framingham.
Directions to the Memorial Service
In lieu of flowers, gifts in Lee's memory may be made to:
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
1311 Mamaroneck Ave.
White Plains, NY 10605
Attn: Office of Donor Services
or
Hem-Onc Leukemia Fund BIDMC
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Rabb 430
330 Brookline Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
or directed to WPI in support of the Projects Program at
The Lee Becker Memorial Fund
c/o WPI Development Office
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
100 Institute Road
Worcester, MA 01609
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