Alvin Gerson, 91, former longtime resident of Malverne, New York, beloved husband of Roselyn, nee Levine, for 70 wonderful years; loving father of Robin Gerson Wong (Denis Wong), Ira (Gayle) Gerson and Roy (Corrine) Gerson; cherished grandpa of Katerina Wong (Dennis Zollo, fiancé), Andrew Wong, Ilyse (Brian) Cody, Sarah Gerson (Ross Vanderwert), Shayna (Brian) Adelman and the late Pamela "Pammy" Gerson; adored great grandpa "Papa Red Hat" of Nathaniel and Finn Cody; treasured brother, uncle, cousin and friend of many. Chapel service Tuesday 10 AM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to in honor of Pamela "Pammy" Gerson. For information and condolences, 847.255.3520 or shalom2.com