Gene B. Kaufman F.A.C.S., M.D.

Gene B. Kaufman F.A.C.S., M.D. obituary

Gene Kaufman Obituary

March 16, 1924 - February 23, 2014 Dr. Gene B. Kaufman was born in Chicago and passed away at his home in Palos Verdes Estates with his loving family. His undergraduate work was at the University of Chicago. He graduated from University of Illinois Medical School with honors and membership in Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honors Society in 1947 at age 23. He trained in surgery at Chicago's Cook County Hospital and the Veterans Hospitals in Pittsburgh and Michigan. His surgical training was twice interrupted by service in the US Navy. A veteran of the Korean War, he served 18 months aboard the USS Skagit (AK105) as the ship's medical officer. He completed an Oncological Surgery Fellowship at the City of Hope National Medical Center. He met his beloved wife, Annette, in 1947 and their marriage in January 1949 was blessed with 4 sons and 65 years. California's beauty and weather drew them to choose the South Bay area, where he opened his practice in 1955. Dr. Kaufman and his family were active members of the area's Jewish community, and he was a strong supporter of the State of Israel. He was an avid tennis player through his mid 80's. As a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Kaufman loved his practice of surgery and caring for patients; he was a dedicated physician with a busy practice until his retirement in 1991. For many years he was on call around the clock as an emergency and trauma surgeon at several local hospitals, frequently performing life-saving surgery on the injured and critically ill. He was active on the medical staff at Torrance Memorial and Little Company of Mary hospitals, and due to his love of medicine, he continued to attend medical conferences until shortly before his passing. Dr. Kaufman was predeceased by his grandson Joshua, and is survived by his wife Annette, his sons David (Marci), Charles (Laura), Adam (Carolyn) and Joel (Anna) and 12 grandchildren, Nathan (Malkie), Ari (Chana Ainyah), Beryl, Daniel, Jordan, Sara, Aaron, Faith, Noah, Alexander, Eli, and Mara, and two great-grandchildren (Yossi and Levy). Services have been held.

Published by Los Angeles Times from Feb. 27 to Mar. 2, 2014.
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Dearest Dolly,

We were so sad to hear about Gene's passing. He was a very special man. My father always spoke so highly of him.

Our thoughts are with you and the rest of the family.

Lots of love,
Gail(Schaffer), Mark, Sean and Kimberley Golberg xo

March 18, 2014

Dear Annette and family,
our deepest condolences and wishes to you all. May you be comforted among the mourners in Jerusalem and Zion.

Joan Rimmon

March 2, 2014

My deepest condolescences to his wife Annette and the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Carol Argo

February 28, 2014

So sorry to hear about Dr. Kaufman passing away. My thoughts are with you guys. So glad to see how large the family became including grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Feel free to contact me at [email protected].

Mike Mayer

February 28, 2014

My sincere condolances to Dr. Kaufman's family. He was a very special person to me - saving me from being lost to breast cancer and then colon cancer way back in 1988.When he retired I was scared - with my history, I needed him to lean on. I remember Annette scurrying around the office and the both of them always concerned. God Bless you, Dr. Kaufman - now you may rest. God must have needed another angel - he'll have the best by calling you. Thank you for all the greater good you gave to so many people in so many different ways.
Very Sincerely,
Judy Smith

February 28, 2014

With sincere sympathy on the loss of your husband, Dad, and Grandpa Gene. May the happy memories you all shared help you through the difficult times. He will me missed but fondly remembered at your family gatherings! With love from the entire Landzberg Family (including the Oster, Sloan, Schatz, and Kearn Families).

February 27, 2014

Our greatest sympathies for the loss of your beloved husband, father, and grandfather.

Diane Mizrachi

February 27, 2014

In all of my 37 years in practice in Torrance, Dr. Kaufman was always held in high esteem! His daughter in law (Marci) was one of my nicest patients also!

Robert Nagamoto M.D.

February 27, 2014

Our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your beloved husband, father and grandfather. With fond memories to you Annette, Miriam & Dave Eizenwasser

February 27, 2014

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