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Stuart Bentkover Obituary

Dr. Stuart Bentkover

Worcester - Dr. Stuart H. Bentkover M.D., age 69, passed away on Monday, February 26, after a long, courageous battle with multiple myeloma. "Dr. B.," as those close to him knew him, was a talented and highly-respected facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon.

He leaves his wife of 34 years, Nancy (Levine) Bentkover; a son, Adam Bentkover and his wife, Kimberly of Delray Beach; two daughters, Shayna, wife of David Katz of San Francisco and Tori Bentkover of Brookline; two brothers, Burton Bentkover of Chicago and Warren Bentkover and his wife, Fern of Surprise, AZ; and two grandchildren, Daniel Bentkover and Miller Katz.

Dr. Bentkover was born in Chicago, IL. Son of Sam and Lillian (Kominsky) Bentkover, he was proud to call Worcester home for the past 34 years. Dr. Bentkover graduated from Princeton University in 1970 with a degree in Biochemical Sciences. He received his medical education at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, New York, and completed his residencies in General Surgery at Harvard Medical School and in Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery at Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. Dr. Bentkover began practicing medicine with the Fallon Clinic in 1979. In 2002, Dr. Bentkover fulfilled his lifelong dream of owning his own practice and opened Bentkover Facial Plastic Surgery and Laser Center in Worcester, MA.

Dr. Bentkover dedicated his career to beautifying his patients, inside and out. In addition to his medical practice, Dr. Bentkover participated in the Face to Face program of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Through this program he donated his time to consult with and operate on victims of domestic violence.

Dr. Bentkover is one of the most experienced and awarded facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons in New England. Locally, he was recognized as Worcester Magazine's Best of Worcester in Facial Plastic Surgery from 2013-2016. He was adored by his patients and respected by his professional community, having frequently been asked to lecture to promising up and coming physicians and public fora, including the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the World Congress on Rhinoplasty, the Rhinoplasty Society, the Seventh International Symposium of Facial Plastic Surgery, and the American College of MOHS Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology, and the Vegas Cosmetic Surgery Seminar.

Dr. Bentkover was an enthusiastic indoor cyclist. He was passionate about model railroading and was an accomplished trumpet player, having played since the age of seven. His most cherished hobby was photography, documenting the lives of those he loved - his beloved wife and children.

FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 1:00 PM ON THURSDAY, MARCH 1st IN THE MILES FUNERAL HOME, 1158 MAIN STREET, HOLDEN UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN. Burial will be in B'Nai Brith Cemetery.

Memorial Observance will be held through the evening of Tuesday, March 6th at his residence.

Please omit flowers. Memorial Contributions may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Dept. of Hematologic Oncology, 10 Brookline Place, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445.

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Feb. 27 to Feb. 28, 2018.
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In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Rachel

Family

February 21, 2024

Still ,always thinking of you.
Two more grandkids ,SLATER AND LIRA.
SLATER IS ONE LITTLE STUART

Rachel

Family

February 3, 2024

Iam soo sorry for your loss my prayers for you Nancy and Family mimi from Fallon God Bless

Mimi Alford

April 2, 2021

Dear Nancy. Please accept my very late condolences regarding your husband. I heard of his passing today while at a Dermatologist appt. Helen Paige told me as I was discussing him helping me with skin cancer surgery and reconstructive repair. He was a perfect gentleman and so very kind. I truly trusted his expertise. He personally wrote a letter to my insurance company to help me get the help I needed. I will light a candle this Sunday in his name. You will all be in my prayers. Peace & Comfort Donna Morse

Donna Morse

February 26, 2020

Dear Nancy,
We just found out about your loss. News travels slowly to Israel
I was fortunate to know Stuart from the date he came to Worcester and up to my retirement to Israel in 2017.
Stuart was a magnificent physician. He was very well respected both as an ENT specialist and a plastic surgeon. He was kind and considerate to his patients and a wonderful all around person.
He will be sorely missed.
Vivian and I wish you all the best.
Moshe Spierer

MORRIS SPIERER

September 16, 2018

Nancy,
Just today I learned of the passing of Dr. Bentkover. He was a wonderful, talented, surgeon with a caring heart. My condolences to you and your family.

Avis Cox

June 28, 2018

Dear Nancy,
I recently learned of your husband's passing and I was saddened with the news. Dr B
was a caring and compasionate Physician.
My condolences to you and your family.

Sincerely,

Clotelle Goring

May 29, 2018

Dear Nancy,

I'm saddened by the news of Stuart passing. May it give you and your family some comfort in knowing he touched many lives and we smile at the thought of Dr Bentcover the Best in his field. We all considered him not only a doctor but a caring compassionate man who brought his gift to many. Stuart is in the arms of an Angel watching over you all...
My thoughts and Prayers
Love. Bren

Brenda Wood

May 26, 2018

Brenda Wood

May 26, 2018

Dear Nancy - I was heartbroken when I learned of Dr B's passing. He was the most compassionate, warm, caring physician I have ever come across in my 20 year career in medicine. He took such good of my son Luke and myself. He will always be remembered with love and kindness. You and your beautiful family will be in my prayers. Sherry Kozerski

May 16, 2018

May 4, 2018

Dear Nancy,

When I tried calling your office three days ago Sarah informed me of Doctor B's death. Wow. I had missed it in the T & G doggone it, or I would have gone to the service.

Love you and always loved him, of course. The only plastic surgeon I've ever had.

Sincerely,

Kim Gross

May 4, 2018

I am so sorry to hear about your terrible loss.

Elisabeth Chase

April 28, 2018

Dear Nancy,
I am deeply saddened to learn of Dr. Bentkover's passing. I respected him so much and was in awe of his talent as a surgeon. It was evident, from my many trips as a patient, that he was tremendously proud of his family.
Sincerely,
Mary McCole

mary mccole

April 3, 2018

Sorry to hear this sad news. I always enjoyed spending time at meetings with Stu and sharing ideas. He will be missed

Richard Gentile

March 14, 2018

My dear Nancy

I heard about Stu just today , when I went to see Dr SY , for an eye check up.We want to express our sadness and profound sense of loss at this time . Stuart was so respected and loved by us all ,as a physician, beyond compare and especially because he was extra special to Jason for the last 25-30 years. We will never forget his kindness to Jason and all of us through him . Please accept my heartfelt sympathy at your loss. Thinking of Shana , Tori and Adam and their families also at this time
Annie and John

Annie and John Abraham

March 8, 2018

Very sorry for the loss. His colleagues will miss him.

Scott Tatum

March 8, 2018

Dear Nancy
I am so very sorry. I had known Stuart for the better part of 40 years and held him as a dear friend and colleague. I will miss him so very much. My prayers are with you and your family and for Stuart.
Bill Truswell

March 7, 2018

William Truswell

March 7, 2018

Dear Shayna and family,

We are heartbroken for the loss of your dear father. Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your sister and mother.

Anne & Steve Malkasian (Mallory's parents)

March 5, 2018

So sorry to hear this news. Dr. B was a great guy and doctor. He will be missed by so many. Sending prayers and positive thoughts to the famiy. May he Rest in peace.

Maria & Bill Sands

March 5, 2018

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.Love you guys. Nuppy

Norman Bishop

Family

March 3, 2018

Dear Nancy and family,

Sending my heartfelt condolences to all of you. I was so sad to hear of Stuart's passing. I know he will be truly missed by everyone who was lucky enough to know him. The two of you were so caring of my mom when she had a cosmetic procedure at 80 yrs. old. Stuart was so charismatic and vibrant, and clearly devoted to his family more than anything else.

Please know that we are thinking of you and your loved ones during this difficult time.

Sincerely,
Billie Adler

March 2, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Nancy and family. Blessings & Peace mjregis

March 2, 2018

Dear Nancy and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Dr.B. I had the absolute privilege and honor to work for him on North Lake Ave and Lincoln Street. Dr.B was a fantastic person to all who knew him and a fabulous surgeon. I will cherish all of the wonderful memories. Rest in peace Dr.B.

Maryann Kozlowski

March 1, 2018

Maryann Kozlowski

March 1, 2018

I met Dr. B when he first began practice at the Fallon Clinic and covered the Emergency Dept. at St. V's for ENT and Plastics. He would occasionally have to come in late at night and was always friendly and a pleasure to work with. More recently I had the pleasure to work with him again in Same Day Surgery. He was always approachable and kind to staff and his patients. He will be greatly missed.

Mary Clark

March 1, 2018

Nancy and family - Bill and I were very sorry to have heard the news of Dr. Bentkover's passing. We are incredibly sad and feel blessed to have met him. He was a lovely person and a fantastic doctor. He will be missed. Please know we are thinking of you during this difficult time. Stephanie & Bill Recupero

Stephanie Recupero

March 1, 2018

Nancy and family-

I am so sorry for your loss. I have very fond memories of Stuart, he was like a brother to me for a long time. He will be missed.

Robin Braveman

March 1, 2018

To Nancy and Family, I was saddened to hear of Dr. Bentkover's passing. He was a special man and a brilliant surgeon. I have had the honor and pleasure of working with and for "Dr. B" for over fifteen years. He will be missed dearly. May you and your family have strength in this difficult time.

Cindy Terry

March 1, 2018

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

Cheryl Macera

March 1, 2018

nancy and family
jim and I are so sorry to hear about stuart.our thoughts are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
sue and jim patrick

susan patrick

March 1, 2018

To Nancy and the Bentkover family, I am very sorry for your loss. In the short time that I got to know Stuart it was easy to see why he was loved by so many. He loved being a facial plastic surgeon, but more than anything else he loved his family. I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to know him.

Bill Recupero

February 28, 2018

Dear Nancy and family our sincere sympathy in the loss of your husband Stuart you were both so kind and good to Russ you made his life better . We enjoyed our visits talking with you .Our prayers are with you all . Sincerely Russell and Frances Erickson

February 28, 2018

Nancy
I am so very sorry for your loss. I learned a lot from Dr B. He was always a very kind man. Will always remember when he would sit in my office and tell me what he needed. He will be truly missed.

Judy Desroches, SVH

February 28, 2018

Dear Nancy and Family, Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Dr. "B". It was always a pleasure to assist on his surgical cases. He taught us a lot and was so kind and always willing to teach. He will be deeply missed. Sincerely, Donna Franciosa, Blanche Kidd, and Anne Boulay.

Donna Franciosa

Acquaintance

February 28, 2018

I am shocked and saddened at Dr. Bentkover's passing. He was kind, caring and had a great sense of humor. He was the very best in his field. You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts Dr. B.

Diane Bilis

February 28, 2018

Dear Nancy & Family: I've had the honor and privilege of working with "Dr B" for 20 years at Fallon Clinic. I have so many great memories of the good old days when we worked together on Lincoln St. He was a great surgeon and a great friend. I will always cherish those memories. My thoughts are with you and your family at this most difficult time. Rest in Peace Dr B.

Mary Bartlett

February 28, 2018

Rest in peace Dr. B. You were the best of the best and one of the kindest people one will ever meet. It was a pleasure working for you. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

Amy Tonelli

February 28, 2018

Please accept my deepest condolences.

Laurie Fieldsteel

Friend

February 28, 2018

Dear Nancy and family, I was so sad to learn of Dr. B's passing. He was a special person. My deepest sympathies, Karen Turner Gottschang

Karen Gottschang

Acquaintance

February 28, 2018

Dear Nancy and Family,

I am saddened to hear that Dr. Bentkover passed away. As you know, he was a wonderful doctor and a true gentleman. He helped me through numerous surgeries and was always available to talk to me and make me feel cared for and special, that was his way.

May he rest in peace.

Lori Simone

February 28, 2018

May the God of comfort grant you strength during this difficult time. My condolences to the family.

February 28, 2018

I will miss Stu. I knew him since we both started in practice in 1979 and, after I retired, our paths frequently crossed at the gym. He was a valued colleague and fine person.

Dale Magee

February 28, 2018

Dear Nancy, I am so sorry to hear of Stuart's passing. I am thinking of you and your family and wishing you all peace.

Karen Breda

February 28, 2018

I was shocked to hear of Stuart's death. He has been a compassionate colleague and friend over many years, and will be sorely missed. May you and the family have strength in this difficult time. Tom Rosenfeld, MD

Thomas Rosenfeld

February 28, 2018

Nick and I are so sorry for your loss. He was a competent doctor and a long term member of Temple Sinai for which he blew the shofar at High Holy Days. His death is a loss to the community.

Bobbie Chase

February 28, 2018

Nancy and family,
My sincerest condolences to you and your family. I worked for Stuart at Fallon Clinic on Lincoln St. back in college and he was and always will be one of the kindest and most genuine men you would ever meet.
I saw him later on at his practice at SVH and it was like time had not passed. He took care of me like one of his own.
He always had a "hello" or "how are you" if you passed him in the halls at SVH.
May your family be blessed knowing you had an amazing man as a husband and father.
May he be blessed among the Angels in Heaven.

Laurie (Casey)Desroches

Laurie Desroches

February 28, 2018

Rest In Peace Stuart. Sending my sympathy for your loss Nancy and Tori.

Bruce Berger

Friend

February 28, 2018

Dear Nancy and family, I am so sorry to hear of Stuart's passing. Because we were the two slowest walkers I got to know him and found him to be a very kind and thoughtful man.

Marilyn Conviser

Friend

February 28, 2018

Dr Bentkover saved my husband from Ludwigs angina in an emergency life threatening situation. He was our hero. Rest in peace Dr.

Patricia Millos

February 28, 2018

Dear family of Dr. Bentkover, I was very upset to hear this very sad news. I worked often with this very special and skilled surgeon. He was most kind and pleasant to work with. Very caring with his patients. Very much a perfectionist. We called him " B" He loved his music , and so did we. He made a huge professional contribution as well as personal. To his wife and family, and office staff. I hope that you find some small comfort in your memories.

Karen Spring

Coworker

February 27, 2018

Nancy & Family,
My deepest condolences to your Family. Stuart was a very wise, kind and thoughtful person and that made working with you like being a part of your family. I pray you all find peace in the love of family and friends during this time of need and may you continue to celebrate his life. May he Rest In Peace.

With great sympathy,
Tiffani sawyer

Tiffani Sawyer

February 27, 2018

He will be missed by all of us at St. Vincent Hospital, Day surgery. He was a great surgeon! Thoughts and prayers with his family. Annmarie McQueen RN St V's

Annmarie Mcqueen

February 27, 2018

Dear Nancy and Family - I was shocked and saddened to read of Dr. Bentkover's passing. He was a great man and a brilliant, talented surgeon. He made all of his patients feel special - besides looking special.
May he rest in peace and may the Bentkover family cherish his memory.
Sincerely,
Frank Cicio

Frank Cicio

February 27, 2018

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