On behalf of Morgan Marietta <[log in to unmask]>:  
  
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> The family of Mark Perlman has asked me to communicate the sad news of his  
> death and the arrangements for his services to his colleagues and friends.  
> This is a great loss for us all, both personally and for the world of ideas.  
> He was the model of a professor for me, and I know he served an inspiring role  
> for many others.  He was an implacable fixture in a world too ready to adapt  
> to lower expectations.  With that fixture gone we are all lessened.  As Al  
> Roth mentioned at his 80th birthday celebration, as well as studying  
> institutions he had himself become one.  
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> His funeral will take place on Tuesday, May 9th at 10:00 a.m. at the Schugar  
> Funeral Chapel, 5509 Centre Ave in Shadyside.  Visitation will begin at 9:00.  
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> Graveside services and his internment will be at Beth Moses Cemetery in  
> Farmingdale, New York on Wednesday at 10:30.  
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> A memorial service will be held later this summer when many friends and  
> colleagues will be able to gather from farther distances to commemorate his  
> life and works.  For those interested in speaking or writing for the memorial  
> we will be in touch about the plans in the near future.  You can reach his  
> daughter Abby at 508 868-8242 or [log in to unmask], and myself at 412  
> 422-0919.  
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> Morgan Marietta  
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