Dr. Benjamin J. Kripke

Kripke- Dr. Benjamin J. M.D., of Cambridge and Palm Beach Gardens, FL, formerly of Weston,on October 27, 2014. Beloved husband of Carol (Fink) Kripke. Devoted father of Jeffrey Kripke and his wife Alison, and Andrew Kripke and his wife Ellen. Loving grandfather of Alexa,Jonathan,Jessica and Joshua. Dear brother of Ann Bernstein Adler and Samuel Kripke. Devoted brother in law of Peter Fink and his wife Joan. Dr. Kripke was a graduate of Harvard University and Tufts University School of Medicine, with magna cum laude degrees from both institutions. Ben had a distinguished medical career serving as Professor and Chairman of Anesthesiology at Boston University School of Medicine as well as Director at Boston City Hospital. He had a professorship in Anesthesia at UCLA and USC School of Medicine. He retired as Professor Emeritus at Boston University and went on to have an active career in the field of pain management. Services at The Wilson Chapel, on the campus of The Andover-Newton Theological School, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, on Friday, October 31, 2014 at 12:00 noon. Following interment at Linwood Cemetery, Weston, a reception will be held  at the Marriott Hotel, Commonwealth Ave., Newton, MA. Contributions in Ben’s memory may be made to Lahey Cardiology Clinic, Lahey Hospital Medical Center, 41 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01805 Attn: Dr. Muqi Chaudhry.