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Irwin Budnick Obituary
BUDNICK, DR. IRWIN - of Boca Raton, FL, formerly of Margate, has passed away. Dr. Budnick practiced pediatrics in the Margate and Atlantic City area for many years. He was Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics of Atlantic City Medical Center, as well as, Chairman of the March of Dimes campaign to eliminate polio and immunize all the local children. He was also involved in the beginning trials of the German measles vaccine and appeared on television in that capacity. In recognition of his contributions to the pediatric care of the children of southern New Jersey, the Atlanticare Regional Medical Center recently named a pediatric treatment room in his honor. Dr. Budnick always regarded his patients as extended family and shared with them their accomplishments as well as their sorrow. He rarely met a person he didn't like. When a health problem in 1987 forced him to retire, he moved to Boca Raton where he again developed many lasting friendships. He is a graduate of Pleasantville High School, where he was the class valedictorian, editor of the school newspaper, and manager of the baseball team. He graduated from both Georgetown University and Georgetown University School of Medicine. He received his MD degree at the age of 23. He served with the US Army, First Armored Division from 1951 to 1953 and was based in Wurzburg, Germany. He is survived by his loving wife Sara; his children, Dr. Glenn Budnick and his wife Lynn of Margate and Mrs. Janet Budnick Bloom and her husband, Dr. Steven Bloom of Andover, MA; his grandchildren, Rachel and Vitaly Zakuta of Newton, MA, Joshua and Manique Bloom of Brighton, MA, Benjamin Bloom of Andover, MA, Matthew Budnick of Margate, and Adam Thomas of New York City and his great-granddaughter, Alexandra Zakuta of Newton, MA who shares his birthday. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A memorial celebration of his life will be held in the fall in Boca Raton, Florida. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be sent to the Atlanticare Regional Medical Center Department of Pediatrics or the Ruth Newman Shapiro Cancer and Heart Fund, 7223 Ventnor Avenue, Ventnor, NJ 08406. Arr. ROTH-GOLDSTEINS' MEMORIAL CHAPEL, Atlantic City.
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Memories and Condolences
for Irwin Budnick
Kathryn G. DiCosola
February 1, 2025
Dr. Irwin Budnick was a
great man; as well as a Doctor of deep character. His proficient skills kept my daughter, Kathryn DiCosola
alive for ten years. Our
family loved him dearly.
Our deepest sorrow for the
Budnick family.
Verna Robbins-Roundtree
August 23, 2008
Dr. Budnick was my pedatrician from birth til I was 18, He was a very kind and loving Dr. He had a great staff of nurses back than also. May God Bless him for serving the sick.
Philip DeYoung
August 19, 2008
In the summer of 1964, I slipped of the back porch and ripped my chin open. Mom ran to get a towel, and dad called up Dr. Budnick. Although Dr. Budnick was at the beach, his answering service told us to come right over. Just as we arrived, Dr. Budnick came squishing in, sandy and wet. In no time he was scrubbed, and ready to sew me up. Dr. Budnick deftly stitched as my dad held me down and Mom fainted; and in no time I was patched up, good as new.
Dr. Budnick's office was right at the bus stop, which allowed cheap, easy access for "uptown" patients. His office was always half-full with mothers and children from "uptown" -- at a time when some Downbeach doctors regularly suggested that such patients seek treatment elsewhere.
Dr. Budnick was a real "mensch," and his big broad smile will be sadly missed.
christine gromadzyn
August 18, 2008
Dr. Budnick and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Although we have never met your dad, the island is small and we have heard many, many people talk about your dad and how great of a dr. he was to his patients. The apple doesn't fall far.....
In our thoughts,
Mike, Christine and Zoey Gromadzyn
The Hill Family
August 17, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Christine Anderson
August 17, 2008
To the Family of Dr. Budnick,
Your father was one of the kindest gentlest man alive. My children never were afraid to go to him. I remember him always letting them hold a silver dollar he always carried. If it wasn't for your father my daughter might not be here today let alone a wife and mother. My prayers are with him. Sorry for your loss.
Christine Anderson
(Formally Ventnor)
Robin Loyle Varallo
August 17, 2008
A great man and a great doctor. God Bless
Kelley Williams
August 16, 2008
Dr. Glenn Budnick and Family:
We are so sorry for the loss of your father. Even though we never met your father, He was a great man reading his legacy.
He left a great mark for you because you are a great "Pediatrician".
You and your family are in our prayers.
Your patients Yasir Williams, Ajene' Mcnair, Amir Dunn, and from their mother Kelley Williams
Jennifer Moylan
August 15, 2008
dear dr glenn budnick i heard about your lose i a so sorry! i usto to work for you if you need anything email me would love to hear from you.
maria
August 14, 2008
met dr. budnick in 1959 with the birth of our first child and we also had him for our next two, he was a caring and thorough dr. our prayers are with his family.
Rosemary & John Ordile
August 14, 2008
To the family of Dr. Budnick,
Our children were so fortunate to have had such a caring doctor throughout their early years. He was always available, and would frequently call to check on his "kids."
Thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.
Rosemary and John Ordile
Mika
August 13, 2008
To the Budnick Family
May God Bless your family during this difficult time. My prayers are with you. Your father was a very kind man . He was also my pediatrician while growing up and the doctor for many, many, other children who I'm sure have fond memories of him. In fact, my grandmother credits him for diagnosing my uncle as having a tumor which led to him having a brain surgery which ultimately saved his life.
Also, he was was one doctor whom I never dred seeing as a kid because he was very gentle and caring. I am now 36 years old and still remember him.
May your memories with him live on forever and May God bring your family peace for he is at rest now.
God Bless.
Lee Rosky
August 13, 2008
Dear Sarah and Glen;I was deeply saddened to learn of Irv's passing.He was a truly great physician and an outstanding person.He not only took wonderful care of my 3 children, but I just learned that my wife Stephanie Kay(Friss) also took her 3 children to see him when they visited her family in AC and the kids got sick.They loved him too.Please accept my deepest sympathy.SincerelyLee Rosky
steven sinderbrand
August 12, 2008
Just a few memories
My brother was 3 years old and suffering from what would soon be diagnosed as spinal meningitis. Dr. Bud came to our home at 3 am, as Rick's fever was soaring, and saved his life.
I finally stopped seeing Dr Bud when i could no longer fit in the waiting room chairs (well, maybe a few years after i outgrew the chairs)
Warm, comforting, always a smile to calm the nervous patient/parent.
We are richer for having had him in our lives.
Steve D
August 12, 2008
This man was a gem. Few can walk in his footprints. He will be missed by many of us Baby Boomers. Thanks doc.
Michael
August 12, 2008
My condolences to the family of Dr. Budnick. Dr. Budnick was my doctor in the early 70's, and he was certainly the best doctor any child could have. His patience with children, his comforting words, and his medical expertise will always be remembered by me. Somehow, a trip to Dr. Budnick was never a scary thought for me, you always knew you would be in good hands. Good Doctor, you will be sadly missed!
Joan & David Woodland
August 12, 2008
It saddens us to learn of Irv's passing. We remember fondly our times together in Arizona, and know his memory will be a blessing. Although we live in Arizona and at present are high in the mountains, we remember our friends.
Dan Haines
August 12, 2008
I remember Dr. Budnick making a house call to our home in Ventnor, when I was very young and my sister was sick. I asked him if I was going to get a SHOT to and he got that great smile on his face looked down and said " only if you want one Danny ". We are sad to hear of your loss.
Skip and Sarah Bellino
August 12, 2008
Glenn and family,
We were truly sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. He was truly a nice man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
kathy breder
August 12, 2008
i truely believe that if it wasnt for dr budnick, i myself wouldnt have survived motherhood. i was a completely nervous mother who knew dr budnick's phone number by heart and he opened his office many times on sundays for me, to sooth my fears and nervousness!!
he had a way with children and mothers that i do not think anyone else had.
i think of him often, especially now that my daughter will be a mother soon!!!
bless him and his family.
Lucy Weber (Eccles)
August 12, 2008
Dr Budnick was my doctor as a baby and up until my early teens when I live in Atlantic City. I remember him. He always made me feel not scared to go to a doctor. He was a nice man and doctor. The kids loved him! My condolences to his family. If only all childrens doctors could be like he was!
~Kelly Cone
August 12, 2008
To the family of Dr. Budnick~
I was fortunate enough to have Dr. Budnick as my Pediatrician growing up, and remember his gentle and kind way. He will be surely missed by so many of us. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rick & Barbara Yates
August 12, 2008
Dear Budnick Family--I am sincerely saddended to learn of the death of Dr. Budnick. It has been many years since I last saw him or, for that matter, even thought of him. However, when my wife and I started our family in the early 1970's, he was always there to provide the medical and emotional care we needed. Our 2 daughters are now grown, married, and mothers. I can only hope that the pediatricians that treat our granddaughters are as caring and capable as Dr. Budnick.
Most sincerely,
michelle s
August 11, 2008
To the family of Dr. Budnick
my deepest prayers are with you at your time of sorrow Dr. Budnick was a blessing to this community and will be greatly missed god bless all of you.
Kymbah Dozier and the Watson Family
August 11, 2008
To the family of the late Irwin Budnick,
"Too much is given, much is required".
To a man to cared about people and their health. I send my most heartfelt condolences to you. I'm sure he lived a life full of love.
May your memories of him continue to keep you close.
With sympathy,
Alan Kligerman
August 11, 2008
Irv was my cousin by my marriage to his first cousin, Elaine Budnick. Our oldest son, Larry, was his first patient in 1954, as were our subsequent four children. Our entire family is saddened by his death, and we will all miss his smiling demeanor, his gentle way and his unquestioned medical competence. Every condolence and good wish to the entire family.
Bell Family
August 11, 2008
To the Budnick Family:
Sincere condolences to you on the passing of the good doctor. He was so kind to the children and their parents, always ready to alleve their fears.
Mr. and Mrs. Bell, David, Michael, Debra, Kathleen, and Gary
ROSE MAZZA
August 10, 2008
I REMEMBER MY MOTHER BRINGING TO YOUR FATHER,HE WILL BE MISSED
BY ALL THE ALL KNEW HIM.............
Donna Cramer
August 10, 2008
Dear Budnick family,
Dr. Budnick was my doctor as a child and my childrens doctor. He was always so comforting. He was a part of my growing up and I will always be grateful for that. I know he will always be sadly missed....but always happily remembered. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Donna (Levy) Cramer and family
Susan Voci
August 10, 2008
Dear Budnick Family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Dr. Budnick took care of my children and I couldn't have ask for a better pediatric physician. When they made him they threw away the mold. He demonstrated the characteristics of what a physician should be. May he rest in peace and in all our hearts.
The Voci Family
Jo-Ann Bullock
August 10, 2008
Dear Doctor Budnick, what an impresstion you made on me. You were my doctor when I was a baby. I made sure that you were my babies doctor. When I moved from Atlantic City, I looked and looked for a doctor that could measure up to you. It never happened. You were missed before you left. And now the world that you have left behind will be less without your kindness.
Clyde Nolan
August 10, 2008
Janet,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sallie and I were recalling many fond memories when we met your father and mother and we know you will miss him greatly. We love you. Sallie and Clyde
Kim Hanhauser
August 10, 2008
Dear Glenn, I'm so sorry for the loss of you beloved Father. As you know, he was a wonderful Man and loved by all who knew him... He touched the lives of so many, especially the children who were fortunate enough to have him as their Physician...I hope your sadness is replaced with beautiful memories...Love always, Kim Hanhauser and Sons, Stephen, Matthew and Christian May
Brenda Flaherty-Pickeral
August 10, 2008
Glenn,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Fondly, Brenda
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