Grafton – Allan H. Unger, 81, passed away Monday, Feb. 29, 2016 following a lengthy illness.
He leaves his beloved wife, Jennifer (Boeh) Unger; his daughter, Jessica Unger, her husband Nicholas Bruinsma and their daughter Areya Bruinsma; his sister, Judi Weintraub with her husband Edwin Weintraub; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Allan was born Dec. 21, 1934 in Brooklyn, N.Y. He attended Erasmus High School and New York University. Although his roots were in New York, his job and marriage to Jennifer prompted relocation to the quiet rural setting of Grafton, where they raised their daughter Jessica. Over time Allan became enamored with living in Grafton where he enjoyed gardening and landscaping interspersed with numerous trips to Boston, New York, England and New Orleans for theatre, musical events and art museums and galleries.
Allan served in the U.S. Army and was stationed at Arlington National Cemetery, where he was a member of the honor guard.
For many years, he dedicated his time and energy to his career in Human Resources. Most recently, he worked for Data General, where he developed and directed their Management Intern Program, helping countless employees flourish and grow their management careers. After leaving Data General, he established his own business, Direct Connect, where he continued to work with organizations to develop the management potential of their employees before he retired.
The family welcomes everyone to gather with Allan’s family and friends Saturday, March 5, from 2-3 p.m., followed by a memorial service to celebrate Allan’s life at 3 p.m. at Roney Funeral Home, 152 Worcester St., North Grafton. Inurnment will be private at the convenience of his family. Friends and acquaintances are also invited to join Allan’s family at home Sunday, March 6, anytime between 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, Allan requested that contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Erasmus Hall Alumni Association, or Doctors Without Borders.
To share a memory of Allan or leave a message of sympathy with his family, visit his online guestbook at www.roneyfuneralhome.com/obituary/Allan-H.-Unger/Grafton-MA/1595500#sthash.KYUk6zpL.dpuf.
