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Morton

Opinsky

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OPINSKY, Morton Opinsky, M.D., 90 years of age, of Hartford, formerly of West Hartford, died Monday, March 14, 2011. Born in Hartford, he was the son of the late Morris W. and Edith (Lubin) Opinsky. He was a Captain in the US Army Medical Corps during World War II. He graduated from Georgetown University and Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC in 1946. He did his residency at Lincoln Hospital in the Bronx, NY and practiced surgery at the former Mt. Sinai Hospital and St. Francis Hospital. He was a gifted surgeon and teacher and helped people in all walks of life. Even after retiring from active practice, he maintained a rigorous regimen of study and investigation into the advanced practices of modern medicine. He was admired by all. He was pre-deceased by his first wife, Lorraine (Unger) Opinsky. He leaves his wife, Miriam ‘Mimi’ (Freiman) Opinsky; his children, James M. Opinsky and his wife Amanda of New York, NY, and Joanne Dashevsky and her husband Roman of Brooklyn, NY; step-children, Nancy Coleman and her husband Drew of East Hampton, CT and Joanne Freiman of West Hartford; grandchildren, Nicholas Opinsky, Maximilian Dashevsky, Benjamin Dashevsky, Jarret Coleman, and Allison Coleman; and his sister-in-law, Phyllis K. Opinsky of West Hartford. He was the brother of the late Jack S. Opinsky, D.D.S., Irene and David Zadek, and Philip and Rosalyn Opinsky. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 1:00 PM at the Beth Israel Cemetery, Affleck St., Hartford. Memorial contributions should be sent to “St. Francis Foundation” at 95 Woodland Street, Hartford, CT 06105 and will be directed to the General Surgery Residency Program. Arrangements are entrusted to Weinstein Mortuary, Hartford. For further information, directions, or to sign the guest book for Dr. Opinsky, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm.

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From: Patricia Gallucci

From Leesburg, FL

Posted On: April 2, 2011

Joanne and Jimmy- I just heard of your dad's passing. Please accept our condolences. He was always such a wonderful man to both Bob and me. I spent many hours with him in my dental chair in Uncle Jack's office and always enjoyed his visits.Patty and Joe (Bob) Gallucci

From: Marcy hanenbaum Wien

From Newport Beach, CA

Posted On: March 16, 2011

Dear Joanne and Jimmy,
I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Marcy Hanennbaum Wien

From: Konstantinos roussis

From West hartford, Ct

Posted On: March 15, 2011

Farewell my good friend. It was always nice to see you in the office, I have not met often such a good colleague as you.
Kostas Roussis, md

From: Lynne Wilson Eisenberg

From Deerfield Beach, FL

Posted On: March 15, 2011

Jimmy and Joanne - so sorry to hear of your dad's death. I remember him fondly. I have a surgery scar that will always remind me of him... I was Lynne Wilson and we went to KP together, Jimmy. Our deepest sympathies to you both and all of your family.
Lynne and David Eisenberg

From: Dorie Galin Bobrow

From West Hartford, Ct

Posted On: March 14, 2011

Joanne and Jimmy,

I am so sorry to hear about your dad. My deepest sympathy to all of you. I still remember all the great times at your house. He was a wonderful man and will not be forgotten.

From: Mindy Rosow

From Woodbridge, Ct

Posted On: March 14, 2011

Dear Joanne & Jimmy,
I am so saddened by the loss of your dad. He was an amazing, funny,and loving man. I also know he was a wonderful friend to our family. He will be greatly missed, but always remembered. My heart goes out to both of you and your families.
Love,
Mindy

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