Alvin K. Tate, Jr. was born on September 12, 1958, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Alvin Tate, Sr. and Ira Tate. A lifelong Philadelphian, Alvin dedicated most of his working years to the steel industry, where he built a reputation as a hardworking and dependable man — a craftsman of a trade that helped build the city he called home.

Alvin passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026, at the age of 67.

Those who knew Alvin will remember him for far more than his labor. He leaves behind cherished memories with the family and friends who loved him, and his presence will be deeply missed by all whose lives he touched.