Irving A. Berstein ’47

Irving A. Berstein ’47, of Indian River Shores, Fla.; Oct. 26. He was the founder, chairman, and CEO of Hygeia Sciences Inc. Hygeia developed and sold First Response brand over-the-counter pregnancy tests and ovulation predictor tests. Hygeia was then acquired by Tambrands, Inc., maker of Tampax brand products. Previously he served as CEO of Controls for Radiation, and later he was on the founding team that led research development at Harvard-MIT health sciences and technology division. He was a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization, the World Presidents’ Organization, and the Chief Executives Organization. He enjoyed playing tennis and is survived by his wife, Sue; two sons and their spouses; and three grandchildren.