Frederick 'Fred' Davis Greene II, professor emeritus in the MIT Department of Chemistry who was accomplished in the field of physical organic chemistry and free radicals, passed away peacefully after a brief illness, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, March 22. He had been a member of the MIT community for over 70 years.'Greene's dedication to teaching, mentorship, and the field of physical organic chemistry is notable,' said Professor Troy Van Voorhis, head of the Department of Chemistry, upon learning of Greene's passing. 'He was also a constant source of joy to those who interacted with him, and his commitment to students and education was legendary. He will be sorely missed.'Greene, a native of Glen Ridge, New Jersey, was born on July 7, 1927 to parents Phillips Foster Greene and Ruth Altman Greene. He spent his early years in China, where his father was a medical missionary with Yale-In-China. Greene and his family moved to the Philippines just ahead of the Japanese...
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