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Malcolm

(Shoor)

Roth

Obituary

MALCOLM SHOOR ROTH passed away on March 18, 2013 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Dr. Roth was born in Hartford, CT on January 28, 1933, the son of Frank E. Roth, M.D. and Alice Shoor Roth. A lifelong resident of West Hartford, he was a graduate of William H. Hall High School in 1951. He attended Dartmouth College (Class of 1955) where he was a member of the Phi Lambda Pi fraternity. Dr. Roth received his medical degree from the New York University College of Medicine (1959), interned at St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York, and served his residency at New York University-Bellevue.

In 1963, Dr. Roth opened an ophthalmology practice in Hartford, where he practiced medicine for nearly fifty years. Board certified in 1965, he has a long association with Mt. Sinai Hospital and Hartford Hospital. He served as the Chief of Staff of Mt. Sinai. Dr. Roth was the founder of the first Medicare-certified free-standing eye surgery centers in New England, was assistant clinical professor at the University of Connecticut Medical School. He was a member of the New England Ophthalmology Society and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. An innovative surgeon, Dr. Roth was among the first ophthalmology surgeons in the northeast to introduce the method of phaco-emulsification for the removal of cataract, and among the first to introduce intra-ocular lenses to correct vision in the eye in which the lens has been removed. His great joy was the ability to improve sight to the thousands of his patents whose vision has been compromised. In addition to his many accomplishments in medicine, Dr. Roth also served as a board member of Fidelco, President of the Board of Congregation Beth Israel, a board member of the Palm Beach Civic Association. Dr. Roth also served in the U.S. Airforce Reserves where he held the rank of Captain. An avid golfer, Dr. Roth was a long time member of Tumble Brook Country Club in Bloomfield and Bayon Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida where he was the Vice-President and Chair of the House Committee.

Dr. Roth’s greatest joy was his family. He was predeceased by his sister, Jacqueline Kane, and by his stepdaughter, Tara Savin, with whom he held a special bond. He is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara, his children Robert Roth and Katie Thomason, Julianne Roth and Frank Day and Steven Roth and his wife Lori, his grandchildren Alexander Roth, Nicole Roth, Nolan Thompson, Samuel Steinberg, Charles Steinberg, Jacob Roth and Emily Roth. Dr. Roth will be missed by his stepchildren Candice Savin, and her husband Daniel Gross and Robert Savin and his wife Cristina, and by his step grandchildren Aliza Gross and Ethan Gross.

His passing will leave a void in the hearts of his many friends whose lives were made better for having known him. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 20th at 3:00 p.m. at Congregation Beth Israel, 701 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford with burial in Fairview Cemetery in West Hartford with Rabbi Michael Pincus officiating. A memorial period will be observed at his home following the funeral. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the “Frank Roth Noah’s Ark Foundation” at Temple Beth Israel. For further information, directions or to sign the guest book for Dr. Malcolm Roth please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm.

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From: Barbara Sancomb

From Jekyll Island, Ga

Posted On: June 8, 2013

Dear Barbara, I just recently heard of Malcolms passing and am so sorry for your loss. You won't remember me as it has been nearly 20 years since I worked at Mt. Sinai and at the Eye Surgery Center with Malcolm & Burt. I just wanted to say that I enjoyed knowing and working with your husband and remember him as a kind and funny boss. Please accept my condolences and best wishes to you and the family.

From: Bennett Miller

From Atlantis, FL

Posted On: April 10, 2013

sO MANY GOOD MEMORIES - gOLF GAMES WHERE HE WAS FAR AND AWAy the most confident and enthusiastic. A triple press was his specialty. THE TBCC FRIDAY golf/bridge group will miss him.

From: Barry Rosenkranz

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: March 19, 2013

I've known Mal for almost 40 years as a physician , a friend, and for several years my golf mentor. He was a great guy and put up a great fight. I will miss him.

From: Anne and Glenn Dorr

From Bristol, NH

Posted On: March 19, 2013

Dear Bob and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your Dad had a busy practice yet always had time to share with people. Thinking of you at this special time, Anne and Glenn Dorr

From: Richard Fichman

From Farmington,, Ct

Posted On: March 19, 2013

Malcolm was an exceptional man. A visionary, a gifted surgeon, a brilliant physician, a compassionate man who's life work benefited thousands upon thousands of patients. The techniques that he pioneered decades ago are still the gold standard of ophthalmic surgery today. He was full of life and energy, and a joy to be around. I looked up to him, and will miss him,

Richard Fichman

From: Betty Lou (Chatey) Marr

From Oak Ridge, NJ

Posted On: March 23, 2013

Fondly remembering Mal, a dear high school friend. God bless you always.

From: Joel Salberg

From Auburn, ME

Posted On: March 18, 2013

This is not the way I wanted to say goodbye. We have known each other since 1963 and I've always felt as if we were brothers. All the great times on the golf course. The fun weekends at the Cape playing "tournaments." You will never be far out of my. memories. You were physically further away when Elisabeth and I moved to Maine; but never out of our thoughts.
Our warmest regards to your family and our most sincere condolences to those you left behind. Joel and Elisabeth Salberg

From: susan ungar

From Bloomfield, ct

Posted On: March 18, 2013

Barbara, thinking of you and your family. I am very sorry to hear about Malcolm. You are in my prayers. Fondly, Susan Ungar

From: LAURA AND MARK

From DELRAY BEACH, FL

Posted On: March 18, 2013

Dear Barbara and extended Roth Family,

We are saddened to hear of Malcolm's passing. There is no one who fought harder. Seventeen years ago Malcolm was one of our son's godfathers.

Over the years we have shared may happy times and sorrows.

Our hearts go out to you and your families. Please accept our condolences. We wish we could be there with you.

Love,
Mark, Laura and Matthew Yellin

From: Sheila mark

From West Htfd, Ct

Posted On: March 18, 2013

Dear family
I am sincerely sorry to learn a bout Mal. I was a patient of his and also saw him regularly at then West Htfd bridge club.
He always had a smile on his face, win or lose. This fall when I asked when he was going to Fl. He said that couldn't go because he once again had to do battle with that awful disease . He fought it off as bravely as he could.
I will always remember his brave smiling face.
Sincerely
Sheila Mark

From: Toby and Mike Schwefel

From Boca Raton, FL

Posted On: March 19, 2013

Dear Barbara and family,

We were so sorry to hear of Mal's passing. Please accept our most sincere condolences.

From: ARLENE/DANIEL NEIDITZ

From WEST HARTFORD, CT

Posted On: March 19, 2013

DEAR BARBARA,
WE EXTEND OUR DEEPEST, DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU, THE CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN, MAL'S PRECIOUS FAMILY, UPON HIS PASSING.
WE ARE NOT IN WEST HARTFORD AT THIS TIME AND REGRET THAT WE ARE NOT ABLE TO CONVEY OUR CONDOLENCES IN PERSON.
ARLENE and DAN NEIDITZ

From: elsa and peter gassner

From Sedona, Arizona

Posted On: March 19, 2013

We were very saddened to hear of Malcolm's passing. He was an inspiration to all who knew him. May your happy memories of him help you through this difficult time. Sending our heartfelt sympathy to the entire Roth family.
elsa and peter gassner

From: Joyce & Andy

From West Hartford,

Posted On: March 19, 2013

Dear Barbara: our sincere and deepest sympathy. Mal was a hero. and role model for everyone who was fortunate to call him friend. Qualities you also possess. Hopefully, in time, you will find comfort with memoried of the wonderful, fun, loving times you had together. Big Hugs, Joyce & Andy

From: geoffrey h karp

From bloomfield, ct

Posted On: March 19, 2013

Malcolm--my good friend and fellow Topper--you will be missed!!

From: sharon gauthier

From avon, ct

Posted On: March 18, 2013

Prayers and peace your way

sharon

From: Stuart and Ellen Roth

From west htfd, ct

Posted On: March 18, 2013

We are saddened to learn of Mal's passing. He was a wonderful man. He will be missed, but the memories we have of him will live on forever.

From: Shellie GIroux

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: March 18, 2013

Dr. Roth,
I will always remember your beautiful smile, shining eyes and warm, dignified air. My sincere condolences to Barbara, Julianne and all of your family. I wish you all peace in the knowledge that many share in the sadness of this loss.

Shellie

From: MICHAEL AND ROXANE LIPTON

From DELRAY BEACH, FL

Posted On: March 18, 2013

Dear Barbara, children and grandchildren, Mal Roth was a dear friend of mine for 45 years and he was one of the most sensitive and caring men with whom I have had the pleasure of sharing the peaks and valleys of life . His love of life, quest for knowledge and caring for others should be a role model for all to follow. Sorry that I could not ne with you today but my thoughts and prayers are with Mal and all of you. Sincerely, Michael Lipton

From: robert fishman

From west hartford, ct

Posted On: March 18, 2013

We all will miss Malcolm. He was such a fine gentleman. He played on even though he had many terminal illnesses. He was an inspiration to all of us in TOPPERS.

From: Tracy Flater

From Simsbury, CT

Posted On: March 18, 2013

Julianne, Bob and Family -

I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both and your families at this time. Expected, not expected, loss is never, ever easy. If you have faith, you can know your dad is in a better place. I hope that your memories give you strength now and always. All our love - Tracy, Tony and family

From: Nancy Shoor Farber

From Coral Springs, Florida

Posted On: March 26, 2013

Dear Roth Family,
Having just received the sad news about my first cousin, Malcolm, I just want to say, on behave of my family, Mal was my mom's favorite nephew and she loved him very much.He fought an amazing battle. He will be missed.
With deepest sympathy,
Nancy Shoor Farber, daughter of Bette and the late Robert Shoor

From: Edith & Marvin Catler

From Sarasota, Florida

Posted On: March 20, 2013

We're sorry to hear of Mal's death. He was a happy, helpful community person who constantly thought of others - that's how we will always remember him. Edie & Marv Catler

From: Robert savino

From pennington, nj

Posted On: March 19, 2013

As a close friend of Bob Roth, our families thoughts and prayers are with you all.

From: Adam & Stephanie Perl

From Haddam, CT

Posted On: March 19, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

From: Brazell, Eleanor

From West Hartford, ct

Posted On: March 19, 2013

Dear Roth Family,
Many, many years ago as a newborn baby, I was allergic to the
formula & almost died & Dr.Frank Roth (pediatrician)saved my life
by changing my formula to carnation milk & honey & here I am. I worked for many years for an allergist, surgeons & Chief of thoracic & cardiovascular surgeon at Htfd.Hospital. I am currently
the Republican Registrar of Voters in West Hartford. I'm most
greatful for my life as I married & have a son & grandchildren.
I believe I assisted on an absentee ballot with Dr.Malcolm Roth when he was in the Hebrew Home..an accomplished doctor also.
How wonderful the world had 2 wonderful, successful physicians.
My deepest sympathy to all the family. Two great men have been lost. Bless all. Eleanor M. Brazell

From: Glenn Shafer

From ,

Posted On: March 20, 2013

Very sorry for your loss. Mal was a great guy and he will be missed.

From: Bruce Kraczkowsky

From Granby, CT

Posted On: March 20, 2013

Barbara, Bob, Julie and Steven,
Thank you for sharing your husband and Dad with me. Mal made me feel like a member of your family. I'm sure I wasn't the only one he made feel good about themselves. To complimnet his infectious smile his eyes sparkled. He will be missed.
Our love,
Nan, Matt and Kraz

From: Ann and Albert Miller

From Bloomfield, CT

Posted On: March 20, 2013

Dear Barbara, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Fondly Ann

From: Bob & Cynthia Gross

From West Hartford, Ct

Posted On: March 21, 2013

Some 64 plus years ago we had the good fortune to be at Malcom' confirmation dance at the old Hotel Bond.
When serving as Pres. of Congregation Beth Israel, it was our pleasure to always be supportive as he had done for me while President.
Having more recently saying hello daily to a smiling Malcolm while he was at Caleb Hitchcock,, we are saddened by his untimely loss

From: Ronna & Mark Siegal

From WestHartford, CT

Posted On: March 19, 2013

We are saddened to hear of Mal's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

From: Ed Kane & Bea Alderman

From Boynton Beach, FL

Posted On: March 19, 2013

Dear Barbara,

As you know you and the family have our hearfelt sympathies. We will plan to see you as soon as we return.

Love
Ed & Bea

From: Arthur Schuman

From WEST hARTFORD, cT

Posted On: March 19, 2013

AS A LIFE-LONG FRIEND AND USHER AT HIS WEDDING, I AM SADDENED BY MAL'S PASSING. HE CERTAINLY FOUGHT THE GOOD FIGHT, AND HE WILL BE MISSED.

ART SCHUMAN

From: Marji Rose

From Canton, CT

Posted On: March 19, 2013

Dear Bob and Family,
My thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.May happy memories of the past help guide you down the path of recovery.Best regards, Marji Rose

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