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Dr. Robert

Flescher

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With deep sadness we mourn the death of Robert Flescher, M.D., beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Dr. Flescher was born on April 3, 1937, in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late A. Harry Flescher and Esther Bilinsky Flescher. He graduated from Stuyvesant High School (’53), Columbia College (’57) and Harvard Medical School (’61). He completed training in internal medicine at Boston City Hospital and University Hospitals in Cleveland, followed by training in gastroenterology at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York. He also served in the U.S. Public Health Service as a Lieutenant Commander. In 1969, he moved to Connecticut with his family. In Hartford, he began his career as an internal medicine physician and gastroenterologist. His solo private practice (1969-1979) grew into Hartford Gastroenterology and Medical Associates (1979-1995), and then became one of the founding practices of Connecticut Gastroenterology and Medical Associates, which later became Connecticut GI. During his career, Dr. Flescher also served continuously on the medical staff at Hartford Hospital including service as Chief of Gastroenterology. He also served as president of the GI section of the Hartford County Medical Association in 1982. From 2008 to 2015 he was a mentor for GI fellows at Hartford Hospital and a volunteer physician at the Malta House of Care. Dr. Flescher was a member of the Emanuel Synagogue, West Hartford, CT.

Dr. Flescher will be remembered not only as a caring physician but also as a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Joyce Weinberger Flescher, his son Dr. Andrew Michael Flescher, his daughter Dr. Ellen Flescher Foxman, his son-in-law Dr. Ethan Bradley Foxman, his sister Dr. Sharon Flescher, his sister-in-law Marion Flescher, and his grandchildren Benjamin Theodore Foxman, Samuel Holland Foxman, and Rachel Dalia Foxman. He was predeceased by his brother, David Flescher.

Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Thursday May 5, 2016 in the Chapel of the Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT with Rabbi David J. Small officiating. Interment will follow at the Emanuel Synagogue Cemetery, 1361 Berlin Turnpike, Wethersfield, CT. For further information, directions, or to sign the guest book for Dr. Flescher please visit www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Dr. Flescher may be sent to Jefferson House c/o Susan Vinal, 1 John H. Stewart Dr., Newington, CT, 06111 or to the Minyonaires Fund at Emanuel Synagogue, 160 Mohegan Drive, West Hartford, CT, 06117. The family wishes to thank Dr. Robert Dicks and all of the people under the roof at Jefferson House for their love and compassion.

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Thursday, January 1, 1970

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Thursday, January 1, 1970

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From: Judy Locker

From Windsor, Connecticut

Posted On: May 8, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear of the death of Dr. Flescher. He was my gastroenterologist for many years and I liked and respected him very much. My sincere condolences to the Flescher family.
Judy Locker

From: Lynne and Les Nathan

From Westbrook,, ct

Posted On: May 6, 2016

Dear Joyce and family,
We were very saddened to hear of Bob's passing. He was an exceptional, caring and good human being. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy at this sad time in all of your lives.
Very warmly,
Lynne and Les Nathan

From: Linda and Mike Jacobs

From Akron, Ohio

Posted On: May 4, 2016

our dearest Joyce, Andrew, Ellen and all the family, we are so saddened to hear of Bob's passing, what a special guy he was. We know your hearts are broken in ways we cannot imagine, we pray that you will heal in due time, and completely. Know that we
are thinking of you in love and prayers.
Linda and Mike

From: Arl Van Moore, Jr. MD

From Charlotte, NC

Posted On: May 5, 2016

A life that touches others goes on forever. Our deepest sympathies to everyone in the family.

From: Marion Flescher

From Toronto, Ont

Posted On: May 5, 2016

Dear Joyce ,Andrew,Ellen,Ethan,Sharon and family
I remember Thanksgiving Bob at the head of the dining room table
asking all of us to share what were thankful for. I know he was so thankful
for all of you ,his devoted , loving family
He will be missed
Xo
Marion

From: Richard & Phyllis Levy

From Washington, DC

Posted On: May 5, 2016

Our deepest sympathies on Bob's passing.
Our thoughts are with you.
Phyllis and Richard

From: Felix J. and Lilliam D. Garcia

From Key Biscayne FL 33149, FL

Posted On: May 4, 2016

To Joyce and family,
We will miss our buen amigo. Love, Lilliam and Felix Garcia

From: Lynette Grande

From Bloomfield, CT

Posted On: May 4, 2016

Dear Flescher Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved husband, father and grandfather. He has left a great legacy...a long, inspired marriage, children who have excelled to contribute meaningfully to the world and grandchildren to continue a lineage of love.
Sincerely,
Lynette Grande

From: Len and Joan Glazier

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: May 4, 2016

Dear Joyce and Family:
Len and I wish to extend our deepest sympathy on Bob 's passing. Besides being our doctor for many years, he was a good friend and we will miss him terribly.

Len and Joan Glazier

From: malcolm r. casway

From Boynton Beach,, fl

Posted On: May 3, 2016

Dear joyce and family, we are very sorry at the sudden passing of my friend Bob. i enjoyed knowing this very special person who i played with IN tennis at the simsbury tennis house every sunday
at 9am.with dr. louis mendleson,jerry friedman,and 2 other people i forgot. we had some very competitive matches. he also was a very good listener as to when ever i had a problem. he will be sorely missed. he was a great dr of his specialty.

From: Gail & Bruce Heald

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: May 4, 2016

Dear Joyce and Family,
Needless to say. we were very saddened to hear of Bob's passing. We extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We hope to see you soon.

Gail and Bruce Heald

From: Dr. Avram S. Berger

From West Simsbury, Ct

Posted On: May 4, 2016

Dear Joyce and family, We are profoundly saddened to learn of Bob's passing. I found him to be a highly intelligent and enlightened person.He contributed greatly to the health care of mankind. He will be acutely missed! Rhoda Grossman and Avram "Avi" Berger

From: Rod and Ruth Neaveill

From Glastonbury, CT

Posted On: May 4, 2016

Our sincerest condolences to the family on your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

From: Rhonda Burney

From Hartford, CT

Posted On: May 4, 2016

My deepest sympathies to the Family. Dr. Flescher was a one of a kind doctor, who always put his patients health first. He was a good man who will truly be missed.

From: Norma Morganbesser

From Falls Church, VA

Posted On: May 3, 2016

I am saddened by Bob`s passing. He was always a csreing, sympathetic person and s wonderful friend snd doctor. He will
be missed by all of us who were lucky enough to consider him a friend, My heart goes out to Joyce and the whole family.
My sincerest condolences.
Love
Norma Morganbesser

From: Susan Schoelwer

From Washington, DC

Posted On: May 3, 2016

Dear Joyce and family -- We are so sorry to hear the news of Dr. Bob's passing. The Fleschers have been such a vital part of Jenn's life and ours -- thank you for all you have given us, and God bless! The Schoelwers

From: Dr.& Mrs. David Foxman

From Shaker Heights, Ohio

Posted On: May 3, 2016

From: Miriam & Stephen Miller

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: May 3, 2016

Dear Joyce and Family,
We hope the cherished good memories outshine this sorrowful time. Our deepest sympathy.
Miriam and Steve Miller

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