Alexander Vogel

Alexander S. Vogel, M.D. died peacefully at home on April 13, 2025 at the age of 88. Born on March 20, 1937 in New York City to Sarah and Charles Vogel, he led an extraordinary life filled with adventure and love. He was a renowned ophthalmic surgeon as well as a learned historian who was insatiably curious. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army in 1966 after serving in Germany as a captain in the Medical Corps. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Claire, children Larraine (Scott), Richard (Donna), Alison (David), Jon (Kyrsten), grandchildren Samantha (David), Ben, Noah, Dylan, Charles, Erin, Joseph (Rachel), Skyler (Ariane), Andie, Luke, Kate, Hannah, Nathan and great grandchildren Calliope and Harry.