Allan L. Simon

1934 - 2014

Allan L. Simon obituary, 1934-2014, California, CA

Allan Simon Obituary

Simon, Allan L. SAN DIEGO -- Allan L. Simon passed away February 28, 2014. Born March 18, 1934 in Boston, MA of Polish immigrant parents, Dr. Simon graduated from Boston Latin School and earned a B.S. from Boston University in 1955. He married Renée Gerber in the same year. Dr. Simon graduated from Tufts Medical School and became a specialist in cardiovascular radiology. In the late 1960s, he worked at the National Institutes of Health on research in pulmonary angiography, which he continued even after leaving the NIH to accept academic appointments. Dr. Simon had a distinguished academic career with professorial appointments at the Johns Hopkins University, Yale University and the University of California, San Diego. He published numerous articles, primarily in the field of angiography, pioneering techniques of in vivo cardiovascular imaging. After he left academia, Dr. Simon pursued a private radiology practice in San Diego for many years before retiring. An avid sailor, Dr. Simon enjoyed yacht racing and sailed with local luminaries Lowell North and Dennis Connor. He was particularly proud of having won the Lipton Cup on his boat, Electra, for the San Diego Yacht Club. Dr. Simon is survived by two sisters, Celia Goldenberg of Wantagh, New York and Beverly Singer of Westwood, Massachusetts. He is also survived by three daughters: Julia Simon of Davis, CA, Lulu Simon of Los Angeles, CA and Stephanie Boren of Escondido, CA. Finally, he was a loving and devoted grandfather to Sabina Simon and Franklin Boren.

Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Mar. 16, 2014.
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I just learned of Dr. Simon's passing and I'm so sad at learning this. I worked at Alvarado from 1984-1999 and had the pleasure of knowing him both professionally and socially. My deepest condolences to the Simon family.

Gaye Besnoy

April 9, 2014

I was very sad to learn of Allan's death. We were friends from NIH to UCSD but lost touch a few years ago. Bill, John D. and Allan came to UCSD at one point and now they have all three passed away. My condolences to the girls, who perhaps remember me. Sally Ashburn

March 17, 2014

We lost touch with Allan quite a few years ago, but we were good friends in our early years in San Diego. His few years at Kaiser demonstrated his superb radiologic skills. Marcia and I, as well as Lori, Judith and Dara, send our condolences and love to the family.

Don and Marcia Wolochow

March 17, 2014

Allan was a good friend to both of us and we are saddened to learn of his passing. He was David's sailing mentor and we have wonderful memories of sailing with him in San Diego. We miss his smile and gentle manner. We also enjoyed walking the Milford Track with Allan and Renee. David and Christine Sahn

March 16, 2014

Allan was a good friend and very supportive mentor at the onset of our careers in San Diego. We were also neighbors and our children played together. My very first ever complicated pediatric cardiac catheterization at UCSD was on a Saturday ; an emergency; newborn baby dying; Al talked me through it - that baby was class valedictorian 18 years later !!
Regards to the girls from Roz and myself, our 4 children and 10 grandchildren. Stan and Roz Pappelbaum

March 16, 2014

I'll miss you, baby brother. Love, Cele

March 16, 2014

I will miss everything about my Allan especially his special sense of humor. He was a wonderful brother and will always be in my heart.
Love, Beverly

March 16, 2014

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