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IRA JONES Obituary
March 31, 1917 - February 9, 2016. Dr. Ira Snow Jones passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in New York City where he lived with his wife Vasso for over 45 years. Dr. Jones was a professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Columbia University Medical Center, Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute. Dr. Jones was a member of the College of Physicians and Surgeons and the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. In 1982, Dr. Jones was honored as Clinical Professor Emeritus of Ophthalmology. Dr. Jones and his wife Vasso, an RN and OR nurse, both worked together in his private office at 215 East 72nd St., in New York City. He retired at the age 86. God needed a good doctor by his side so He chose Dr. Jones. He will be missed by family and friends.
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Sharon Parker
April 15, 2024
Dr.Ira Snow Jones was one in a zillion. The minute I met him,I knew I was safe. I had an orbital tumor in the socket of my eye was adjacent to the optive nerve. I could have awakened blind from the operation.This was about 42 yrs ago. There were only 2 surgeons who had done this surgery. He was the one who published the book on this subject. He showed me photos from his book of my condition,soothed me with wit&a great sense of humor&saved my eyesight! For years after,I always called &sent a card to him at New Years to thank him with all my heart. But I didn´t ask a question I always wondered about. He told me at bedside, "You know,you are a very excitable woman", said with a big smile. I just loved this miracle of a great surgeon&exceptional human being.
Cecilia Jones
October 3, 2023
Ira will be missed by his children. He had a great sense of humor and loved life and all it had to offer him. We loved you Dad w all our hearts. I am so sad but your at peace now.
Mary
September 29, 2023
In 1969, I was diagnosed with Rhabodomyosarcoma in my left eye. I was 7 and Dr. Jones was my surgeon. He removed my eye and came from the OR to tell my parents , "She's cured." I am 62 now. He saved my life. He was a remarkable man and physician and I am grateful to have known him. My condolences to the family.
Toni DePaoli
March 2, 2023
In 1979, my father had Ira Jones for his physician. He never just said, "Dr Jones," he'd always say, "Ira Snow Jones said...." My father had a tumor behind his eye. His friend had the exact diagnosis. Dr. Jones was very direct and told my father if he did not have surgery he would be dead in 6 months. He was scared but did it. His friend did not. In 6 months, his friend was gone. We got another 16 years with my father. I was just sitting here being very thankful to Ira Snow Jones for those years.
Renée Simkowitz
March 3, 2016
Dr. Jones was my ophthalmologist since 1969. He saved my vision. He was an outstanding physician and scholar - kind, charming, caring - an elegant gentleman.
May he rest in peace.
My deepest sympathy to Mrs. Jones and family.
Jean
February 26, 2016
Gone and will not be forgotten, memories live on comforting love ones, may he R.I.P and may God bless and comfort grieving family and friends.
Laura
February 25, 2016
May God rest your soul. A great man to have worked for. You will be sorely missed.
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