Peter A. Willens ’64

Peter A. Willens ’64, of Indian Wells, Calif.; Oct. 22. After Brown he attended SUNY Upstate Medical University. He completed a rotating surgical internship at USC Medical Center and had partially completed a surgical residency at Montefiore Medical Center (N.Y.) when he suffered a severe injury to his right shoulder while skiing in Europe. His right arm was initially completely paralyzed, but he was able to regain some function and strength of the arm after one year. However, he had to give up his aspirations of becoming a surgeon and switched to diagnostic radiology, completing a three-year residency at Montefiore Medical Center. He became an expert in the burgeoning field of interventional radiology and practiced medicine in Southern California for nearly 50 years. He enjoyed reading, traveling the world, and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Vita; three children; and five grandchildren.