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Florence Jacoby Obituary
Brighton: December 3, 2007, at age 86. Predeceased by her loving husband of 60 years, Marvin; parents, Isadore & Goldie Greenhouse. Survived by her sons, Stuart, Dr. Richard (Christine), Robert (Kay) Jacoby; grandchildren, Benjamin and Joanna; sister, Annette Osband; sisters-in-law, Edith Chernowitz and Helene Jacoby; cousin, Ezra Greenhouse; great-nieces and nephews. Florence revolutionized the care of Burn patients. She wrote the Nursing Care of the Patient with Burns, which became internationally known as the Burn Bible for Nurses.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday at 11 AM in the Rabbi Abraham Solomon Chapel of Temple Beth El (139 Winton Rd. S.). Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Following the funeral, a period of mourning will be observed at 10 Maybrooke Rd. Thursday 7-9 PM, Friday 1-3 PM, Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-4, 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to the U of R School of Nursing, the Jewish Home Foundation or The American Burn Assoc. To email a message of condolence please visit Florence's Guestbook at:
www.brightonmemorialchapel.com
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Rita Murphy
November 28, 2025
I'm an original burn nurse opening the unit with Florence in 1974. A caring, giving, devoted nurse
CHRISTINE JOHNSON
December 6, 2007
Florence was like an angel. She was so inspiring in her teachings of skin and burn care, was patient, kind, and had such a warm sense of humor. She will remain in my fondest of memories and in my heart forever.
Christine Johnson
Mike Sproule
December 5, 2007
I remember Florence attending our Brighton Little League baseball games. She was one of Rob's number one fans, however closely challenged bt Stuart.
Mike Sproule
Mike Sproule
December 5, 2007
I remember the occassions when Rob's mother would attend our little league baseball games. She was deinately one of Rob's top fans, closely challenged by Stuart.
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Rita Murphy
December 5, 2007
Florence was my role model as a new RN at SMH in 1974.She inspired me to be in the group to open up the new Burn Unit in 1975 and would bring the nurses in OJ while we were in the tub room. Shalom
Linda Lord
December 5, 2007
Florence made my first nursing job on the Strong Burn Unit easier due to her ability to mix joy with learning. Her knowledge of burn care was amazing. She was very approachable and tried to make you figure out answers to questions or solutions to problems. She made me very proud to be a nurse.
Joseph Fratangelo
December 5, 2007
I will forever remember Florence's kindess. As a child growing up on Brooklawn she welcomed me into the family's home and shared a warmth that made me feel safe and cared about. She will be missed by family and friends from the old neighborhood.
Thomas A. Guerin
December 4, 2007
Florence was instrumental in the care I received, at Strong Memorial Hospital, following my major burn accident of January, 1973. I have often wondered if I would have survived without her taking a leading role in my treatment. She was, indeed, an extraordinary person. I, and countless other burn patients, received better care because of her efforts. She will never be forgotten.
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