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04/12/2024
OBITUARIES
RE: The Passing of Ira Tartack, DPM
I am sad to announce that Ira Tartack, DPM of Brooklyn NY who did his post-graduate residency at NYCPM recently passed away at the age of 78 after a battle with cancer. Ira was in practice for many decades and was a longtime surgical attending at NY Community Hospital. Over the years, Ira trained many residents and befriended myself and all the new attendings. He had a unique sense of humor and was always eager to share his vast depth of knowledge with the entire medical community.
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Dr. Ira Tartack |
Ira leaves behind a wife, daughter, three sons and four grandchildren. Ira will be missed by all he touched. RIP my friend.
Paul Kesselman, DPM
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07/05/2024
OBITUARIES
RE: The Passing of Joseph R. Cinzio, DPM
Dr. Joseph R. Cinzio, 96, of Garfield, NJ died Tuesday, July 2, 2024. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of VFW Post #2867 of Garfield. Doc began his many years of contribution to the cadets during the Garfield Cadet era by serving as President of the Cadet Booster Association.
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Dr. Joseph Cinzio |
He received his post-graduate medical degree from the Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, IL (1953) and was a podiatrist in Passaic for over 60 years.
Source: Legacy [7/3/24]
06/26/2024
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I was shocked to hear of Glenn's passing. He was a friend and mentor for over 30 years. Glenn gave me my first job in podiatry and taught me so much about the business of podiatry. He was patient, kind, generous, and a great teacher with an incredible work ethic. In the years that passed, I would stop by his office every other year or so just to say hello and catch up, and these always turned into hour long conversations about life.
My sincere condolences to his children, Ben and Kayla. Glenn was a special man who genuinely loved people, his beloved pets, and skiing. He will be missed by all. Rest in peace, Glenn.
Steven I Gubernick, DPM, Lawrenceville, NJ
06/25/2024
RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES)
RE: The Passing of Willie Mays
From: Jeff Root
This week baseball legend Willie Mays passed away at the age of ninety-three. My father Merton Root, DPM had several of the San Francisco Giants as patients. Gaylord Perry gave my father tickets to a game for my birthday and invited me to come into the clubhouse before the game to meet the players. I idolized several of the Giant's players, especially Willie Mays.
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Willie Mays and Jeff Root (1957) |
While walking around the locker room being introduced to players by Gaylord Perry, Willie Mays invited me over to his bench for a picture with him. I think I was speechless. I will never forget how kind and warm he was. What an amazing athlete, role model and human being he was.
Jeff Root, President, KevinRoot Medical
06/20/2024
OBITUARIES
RE: The Passing of Henry 'Scott' Frances Famy, DPM
Dr. H. Scott Famy, a prominent podiatrist, passed away peacefully at home on June 10, 2024 with his wife, Ann, by his side. Scott grew up in New Jersey and graduated from Seton Hall University. After serving a tour in the military, Scott earned his Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine in 1972 from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine.
He was board certified in foot and ankle surgery and joyfully cared for his patients for over 30 years in Greenville, South Carolina and retired to Savannah, Georgia.
Source: Legacy Remembers [6/17/24]
06/13/2024
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RE: The Passing of Peter Crickellas, DPM
It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Dr. Peter Crickellas. Pete and I were lab and clinic partners while at NYCPM and had remained best of friends since.
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Dr. Peter Crickellas |
Peter was a well decorated Vietnam veteran who received the Bronze Star, The Silver Star, Legion of Merit for gallantry in action, and a Purple Heart. Peter left podiatry after practicing for several years to pursue his second love, teaching biology. I will miss you brother. Rest in Peace.
Tom Pusterla, DPM
06/13/2024
OBITUARIES
RE: The Passing of Michael A. Izzo, DPM
Mike lived his life with unmatched optimism, compassion, and curiosity. An accomplished podiatrist and surgeon, he prided himself on taking seemingly hopeless cases, helping patients whom nobody else could. Patients often would tell Mike's children, "it's because of your dad that I still have my leg!"
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Dr. Michael Izzo |
Over the course of his career, he simultaneously built and ran successful practices in Williamsville, Gowanda, and Medina, New York, all while caring for patients in a dozen nursing homes across the region. One of the few modern doctors who still made house calls, he was an old-school physician who took time to listen to and carefully examine each patient.
Source: Buffalo News [6/4/24]
06/05/2024
OBITUARIES
RE: The Passing of Andrew S. Kassel, DPM
Dr. Andrew Scott Kassel passed away suddenly on March 10, 2023. Dr. Kassel recently retired after serving the Broomfield community as a trusted podiatrist for more than 30 years.
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Dr. Andrew Kassel |
After completing his medical degree in Chicago at the Dr. William M Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Andrew returned home to Broomfield to open Horizons Foot and Ankle Clinic.
Source: Bloomfield Enterprise [6/4/24]
06/04/2024
OBITUARIES
RE: The Passing of Marvin M. Hughes, DPM
Marvin M. Hughes, 99, of Luzerne, passed away on May 31, 2024 at Grandview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Danville, PA. Marvin graduated from the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia.
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Dr. Marvin Hughes |
He proudly served in the United States Air Force.
Source: Legacy.com [6/1/24]
05/29/2024
OBITUARIES
RE: The Passing of Glenn B. Truskin, DPM
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Glenn B. Truskin, a beloved father, brother, esteemed podiatrist, and cherished friend. He passed away on May 20, 2024.
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Dr. Glenn Truskin |
Dr. Truskin graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine and completed a residency at Metropolitan Hospital-Central Division. He was board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine.
Source: Goldstein's Rosenberg's Funeral Home [5/23/24]
05/27/2024
RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) - PART 1B
From: Gerald Peterson, DPM, Harold Glickman, DPM, Steven J Berlin, DPM
Many hours were spent together during the annual House of Delegates over the years discussing the business of the House and getting his perspective on the issues. His wisdom and insight was always invaluable to me, let alone his friendship. You will be missed my friend. RIP
Gerald Peterson, DPM
I can’t think of a more iconic figure on the Board of Trustees than Jack George. He had the leadership skills to transcend podiatric generations. Along with Arthur Helfand, DPM, Jack had a profound effect on my career as a podiatric physician.
Harold Glickman, DPM, Past President, APMA
I will miss Jack George. He was a fun guy to be with and he was a wonderful asset to our great profession. My condolences go out to Jack and his family.
Steven J Berlin, DPM
05/27/2024
RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) - PART 1A
From: David Alper, DPM
For those of you that did not have the good fortune to know Dr. Jack George, he was more than just a past-president (1992) - he was a true force to be reckoned with, both within the House of Delegates and out in the medical community. His presence in the HOD was at the level of Drs. Kanat and Kaplan - when he spoke, the room got quiet and people listened as he helped drive our profession forward.
In the 1970s and 1980s, Jack committed himself to elevating and protecting the profession of podiatry, first in Massachusetts, and later on a national level. He was instrumental, through advocacy and legal action, in breaking through prejudice by organized medicine, ultimately convincing key hospitals in Worcester, MA to allow, for the first time, podiatrists to perform surgery on site, and qualified podiatrists to be included in Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts and Medicaid. He helped Lloyd Smith and me successfully sue our hospitals for privileges after his success in Worcester.
And he was a "King Maker" - Lloyd Smith, Mike King, myself and others became deeply involved in our state society and APMA because of being chosen and guided by Jack. He firmly believed in the need to ensure that leadership was in place. He was a dear friend to podiatry - and to me. I will miss his wisdom, his passion - and his presence in my life.
David Alper, DPM
05/24/2024
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RE: The Passing of John Eblem George, DPM
Jack was an iconic figure in the evolution of Massachusetts podiatry. He helped redefine the profession in so many ways. He never faltered. He was a mentor and friend to many of us as we navigated the obstacles of organized medicine and its threats to our livelihoods.
Jack and I shared so many experiences and talked so many times. He went on to become the APMA President and motivated many of us to follow. My condolences to his wife, Joyce, his family and his many friends. RIP.
Lloyd Smith, DPM
05/24/2024
OBITUARIES
RE: The Passing of John Eblem George, DPM
It is with equal measures of sadness for our loss and gratefulness for his life that we announce the passing of Dr. John E. George, DPM, our husband, father, grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle, colleague, friend, and a remarkable pioneer in podiatric medicine and surgery. Dr. George passed away peacefully at the Rose Monahan hospice home in Worcester on May 21, 2024.
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Dr. John George |
Dr. George graduated from the Ohio School of Podiatric Medicine in 1964. After completing his residency in podiatric surgery in Dallas, the couple returned home to Worcester where Dr. George had a successful podiatry practice for 52 years. In 1973, Dr. George was elected president of the Massachusetts Podiatric Medical Society.
Legacy.com [5/23/24]
05/22/2024
OBITUARIES
RE: The Passing of William Allen Webber, DPM
William A. Webber, age 81 years, resident of Palos Hills, Illinois has passed away. William was a long-time instructor at the Illinois College of Podiatry in Chicago and had his own podiatry practice in Palos Hills, Illinois.
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Dr. William Webber |
William was a long-time parishioner at Sacred Heart Church; he was a member of the Sacred Heart Men’s Club, and the Irish Terrier Club of Chicago.
Source: Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home
05/15/2024
OBITUARIES
RE: The Passing of Frederick L. Caminear, DPM
Dr. Frederick L. Caminear, 88, of Woodbridge, CT passed away on May 5, 2024. He graduated from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in 1961. He was in private practice in Hamden for 44 years and was beloved by all his patients. He was a past president for 2 terms of the New Haven County Podiatry Association.
He consulted to numerous long-term care facilities. Doc was the first Medicare Chairman for all podiatrists in Connecticut. He was also an Assistant Professor at Quinnipiac University from 1961 to 1970 in the evening division of continuing education.
Source: Robert E. Shure, Inc. Funeral Home [5/13/24]
05/14/2024
OBITUARIES
RE: The Passing of Marshall P. Dubuc, DPM
Marshall P. Dubuc, DPM, 87, of Camillus, gracefully departed from this life to join the Lord on May 7, 2024. He pursued his passion for healing by attending the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, earning the title of doctor of podiatric medicine in June 1963.
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Dr. Marshall Dubuc |
For nearly four decades, Dr. Marshall operated his own practice in Syracuse and Camillus, leaving an indelible mark on his community until his retirement in 2002. In addition to his professional achievements, Marshall dutifully served his country as a member of the U.S. Air Force from 1955 to 1959, contributing his expertise as a technical instructor and weather observer.
Source: Syracuse.com [5/7/24]
05/13/2024
RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES)
From: Jeffrey Jensen, DPM
Condolences to the Hommel family. Dr. Hommel was an incredible podiatrist and is the reason I went into podiatric medicine. He let me shadow him in the summers of 1986 and 1987. He had a tremendous reputation as the “Runner’s Doctor” – he made orthotics and treated many marathon runners over the years in the Madison area. In fact, many out-of-state runners flew into Madison to be treated by him.
In the early '80s, he surgically corrected my mother’s bunions and hammertoes with excellent outcomes. He was kind and personable and his patients loved him. He always made time for me, was never in a rush, and explained pathologies and treatment plans. A wonderful human being! RIP Dr. Hommel.
Jeffrey Jensen, DPM
05/13/2024
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RE: The Passing of Brian Deschamps, DPM
Brian Deschamps, 69, of Vernon, CT, passed away peacefully on May 05, 2024. Dr. Deschamps graduated from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine.
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Dr. Brian Deschamps |
Brian went on to open a successful podiatry practice in Vernon, CT, where he practiced for over 40 years. He was awarded Connecticut's Podiatrist of the Year award in 2003, a testament to his talent as a doctor and surgeon.
Source: Legacy.com by Toomey-O'Brien Funeral Home [5/8/24]
05/10/2024
OBITUARIES - PART 2
RE: The Passing of Edward Roger Hommel, DPM
Dr. Edward Roger Hommel, 88, of Madison, WI, passed away surrounded by his family on May 4, 2024, in Denver, CO. He graduated with a podiatric medical degree from the Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine in 1959.
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Dr. Edward Hommel |
Dr. Hommel practiced podiatry for 39 years and was the first podiatrist to be on staff at St. Mary's Hospital (the hospital he was born in). He served in the Wisconsin Air National Guard for 35 years. He was also a member of the Civil Air Patrol in Naples, FL.
Source: Legacy.com [5/8/24]
05/10/2024
OBITUARIES - PART 1
RE: The Passing of Anthony D. Jagger, DPM
With deep sadness, the family of Anthony D. Jagger, DPM, has shared news of his passing on the morning of May 8, 2024. Dr. Jagger was born and raised in Columbia City, Indiana. After four years in the United States Air Force, he attended the Illinois School of Podiatry, graduating in 1966.
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Dr. Anthony Jagger |
Dr. Jagger went on to serve the Warsaw IN community in private practice for decades, where he applied his passion for biomechanics and was known by patients and colleagues alike to be a dedicated, earnest, and effective practitioner with an altruistic heart and an unmatched gift for interacting with patients; never turning one away based on their ability to pay.
05/08/2024
OBITUARIES
RE: The Passing of Paul G. Smaha, III, DPM
Dr. Paul G. Smaha, III, 59, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Monday, March 4, 2024. Dr. Smaha earned his podiatric medicine from the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine (Now Temple University).
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Dr. Paul G. Smaha, III |
He returned to Macon in 1997 to join the family practice, Associated Foot & Ankle Centers.
Source: Hartsmort.com
05/07/2024
RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) - PART 1B
RE: The Passing of Richard A. Buratti, DPM
I was one of the many 1st and 2nd year podiatric residents at the Southern California Podiatric Medical Center, which was an independent clinic and teaching institution where outside attending podiatrists and surgeons, including Richard Buratti, DPM, volunteered their time without pay to advance our profession by lecturing and teaching clinical skills and forefoot and rear-foot surgery, both in Los Angeles and at our two Mexico clinics in Tijuana and Mexicali that ran under the name of the Baja Crippled Children's Program.
In addition, Dr. Buratti would allow the residents to come to his office and shadow him with his patients, and also scrub in on his private patient cases as well. We considered him to be a very progressive surgeon during that period of time in the early 1980s. He looked at the foot from a biomechanical perspective and was an excellent teacher of mid-foot and rearfoot anatomical surgical dissection for procedures that were considered advanced at that time, including calcaneal osteotomies, peroneal tendon balancing, and cuboid osteotomies.
I am certain that I am not alone in saying that I enjoyed his teachings and I learned some of my surgical skills and clinical skills from him. He was a pleasure to have known, and to have worked with. He always had a calm and reassuring demeanor. To his wife Ilona who I have met many times, your husband was a fine man and a great teacher. To Dawn, and Ilona I send my condolences and best wishes.
Keith L. Gurnick, DPM, Los Angeles, CA
05/07/2024
RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) - PART 1A
I am saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Richard Buratti. As a teenager, I worked as a nurse’s aide in the operating room at Van Nuys Community Hospital where Dr. Buratti performed and taught surgery. I have fond memories of Dr. Buratti who treated all with kindness and respect. My thoughts and prayers go out to Dawn and the entire Buratti family.
Ross E. Taubman, DPM
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Richard Buratti. I worked for Dr. Buratti in his Northridge office in the nineties. He was a wonderful teacher and mentor. He was passionate about podiatry and loved to teach and was incredibly methodical in his approach to surgery. I was fortunate enough to earn a ride on his Cessna where he flew us to Catalina Island for a burger. My condolences to his wife Ilona and his daughter, Dawn. He was an asset to the profession.
Randi Margolis, DPM, Delray Beach, FL
05/06/2024
OBITUARIES
RE: The Passing of Richard A. Buratti, DPM
From: Dawn Buratti
With much sadness, I announce the passing of Richard A. Buratti, DPM on March 30, 2024, after a four-month battle with pancreatic cancer, at home with his family by his side. Dr. Buratti served in the U.S. Navy from 1958-1962. He went back to school, then graduated from the California College of Podiatric Medicine in 1971. He joined the practice of Arthur Monaco, DPM, from whom he later acquired both his practice and home in Northridge, California. Together with his wife and office manager, Ilona, they served and cared for the San Fernando Valley community in which they lived for over 31 years.
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Dr. Richard Buratti |
From 1972-1990, Dr. Buratti volunteered as a clinical instructor in the Department of Podiatric Surgery, LA County-USC Medical Center; also referred to as The Foot Health Center. It was here that he cultivated his unique style of ...
Editor's note: This extended-length obituary can be read here.
05/02/2024
RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES)
From: Steven J Berlin, DPM, Harold W. Vogler, DPM
I read with smiles about all the wonderful things that have been said about Michael Forman! Michael was a dear friend and classmate. We both started OCPM in 1962. He was a true gentleman and scholar and will be greatly missed, particularly when I visit Cleveland. I know that all those who had a close relationship with him will also miss his presence and his opinions. I also want to give Blanche, his lovely wife and their family our love. He will be forever missed.
Steven J Berlin, DPM
I remember Michael well from the late ‘70s and early ’80s. He was a frequent speaker during these times on major podiatric symposia. He was a generous teacher and educator with novel ideas about various conditions/operations. It was great just chatting with him to pick his creative mind. He was a great guy, eager to engage and teach. He will be missed.
Harold W. Vogler, DPM
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