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JOSEPH WALSH Obituary
FACS, FRCOphth, KStJ, -- It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our colleague Dr. Joseph B. Walsh. Dr. Walsh, a leading medical and surgical retinal specialist, served for 25 years as Professor and Chair of the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai's Department of Ophthalmology before retiring from his position as Chair in 2013. His research and clinical expertise were widely represented in peer-reviewed journals and textbooks. He was committed to humanitarian work, and the British Order of St. John knighted Dr. Walsh for his efforts in providing quality ophthalmic care to underserved populations in the Holy Land. Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Walsh served as President of The New York Society for Clinical Ophthalmology, was honored as the Society's 45th Mark J. Schoenberg Memorial Lecturer, and received the Senior Honor Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Walsh received his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary and a retinal fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Walsh was beloved by his trainees and respected by colleagues. We send our deepest condolences to his family. Peter W. May, Chairman, Boards of Trustees, Mount Sinai Health System Kenneth L. Davis, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, Mount Sinai Health System James C. Tsai, M.D., President, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
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for JOSEPH WALSH
Allen Herskowitz
September 8, 2024
One of the kindest, brightest person I've ever had the pleasure to know, and most respectful. I had the pleasure to be his patient for 40 years. They don't make doctors like him today. Truly one-of-a-kind guy. What a "Mensch"
Your dearly missed.
Allen Herskowitz
Candace
January 4, 2024
I worked closely with Dr Walsh in clinic and he was wonderful!!! I have many fond memories of him...and remember laughing and giggling daily due to his endless sense of humor! He also had a great love for animals especially his dog....he sent me home early after we saw patients one day to find my escapee ferret that went out into the forest....he said, "Go home and find the child!" I just loved him so much...he was such a great man, scholar, leader, physician and friend! He will be missed!
Rena Charnin Mueller
August 19, 2021
As I grow older and encounter other physicians who are treating me for various eye ailments, it becomes painfully clear how special Joe Walsh was and how much he is missed.
Linds Rojas
August 19, 2020
I was one of the lucky ones to have had the honor to work with you. You laughter and wonderful good nature along with your jokes always made my day. Whenever I think of you I can't help but smile. You are ans always will be missed.
Rena Mueller
August 19, 2019
I truly wish he were still here...I miss his wise counsel. He was a superb doctor and a remarkable human being. There are few like him in this world.
ingeborg dziedzic
October 4, 2017
Dr. Joseph Walsh was a mentor and friend since my ophthalmology residency at Montefiore, and he was like no other. He was a resource of wisdom and knowledge, and loved ophthalmology and science. He tried to retire for a long time, but did not really want to. Even now he continues to teach new generations of doctors through the activites of those who he had thought.
Pam Bhagwandin
September 24, 2017
I've known Dr. Walsh for thirty years and he was the kind of person who will never pass you anywhere without a friendly "hello." He will certainly be missed. My deepest sympathy to all his loved ones. Rest in peace Doc.
Drs Barry & Barre Wright
September 22, 2017
Joe was my mentor, great friend & best man @ our wedding in 1980. Over the years we stood together through good times and bad ones so his will always be a cherished memory. Our deepest sympathies and love to Don, Martha & the grandnieces & nephews.
Patrick Carney
September 2, 2017
In gratitude for Doctor Joseph Walsh's contributions to the health of thousands, including me.
My condolences to his family and to all who loved him.
August 31, 2017
My deepest sympathies go out to Joseph's family and friends. May you find comfort from God during this time of mourning. I find comfort reading Jeremiah 29:11.I hope you can too.
Sincerely,
Rachel
William Stratis
August 31, 2017
So much to say... truly a pillar of the NYEEI, a teacher, a gentleman, a reminder why one dedicates his life caring for his fellow man-in good times and in bad, and a wit that would make us laugh when we needed it the most. God rest his soul and he will be missed. I offer my sympathies and prayers to his family and friends.
Sincerely,
William Stratis,
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
Jerri
August 30, 2017
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loveone, but take comfort in the GOD of comfort knowing that he will see you through.
Barbara Hayward
August 28, 2017
My thoughts and prayers go out to Don and all of Joe's family and friends at this difficult time of loss.
Linda Zayachuk
August 28, 2017
I was a patient of Dr. Walsh. I always looked forward to our appointments knowing I would not only be seeing a respected outstanding Doctor, but also a kind and gentle person with a "Wicked" sense of humor. I will miss him, as will all who met him. My condolences to his family and loved ones.
Gregory Zayachuk
August 28, 2017
I have worked at The new York Eye & Ear Infirmary for the past 23 years and came to know and admire Joe Walsh over that time. He was a caring human being, with an amazing sense of humor who always put a smile on my face whenever we met. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and loved ones.
Louisa Kellie
August 28, 2017
Great man, knew him since childhood. Kindest of men.
Karen Dura
August 28, 2017
To the loved ones of Dr. Walsh, please accept my sympathy for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Marie Rivera
August 28, 2017
I enjoyed our friendship throughout our years of service together at NYMC. I will miss you, Marie
August 28, 2017
Joe was a great doctor and agreat human being-
respected and adnired by all who knew him.
Joe Burkart
Chairman Emeritus-New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
Alessandra Bertolucci
August 28, 2017
I remember Dr Walsh and the most unassuming, kind, knowledgeable and approachable Chairman and faculty asset of the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. He consistently struck me for his charisma of relating to people of every king with a grace and humor which has no peer. He will always be in my heart with a special place.
My sympathies to his family and loved ones,
Alessandra Cuppari Bertolucci
Martin Halacy
August 27, 2017
Joe Walsh was one of my closest friends during our teenage years at Troy High School. I was so proud of his later accomplishments in medicine. It's sad to think of his loss.
Debbie Guzzello
August 27, 2017
I am heartbroken..Joe has been my doctor since I was 17 years old and I am now 54..when he saw that my retina was detaching, he brought me upstairs literally and waited for me to meet my surgeon. When the surgery was done on Thanksgiving day, he instructed my surgeon to call him and let him know how it went..when my surgeon said "are you sure? on Thanksgiving?" Joe said yes. I loved this man and only am comforted by the fact that he is at peace and not in pain anymore. The world lost the best doctor in the world.
Linda Rojas
August 26, 2017
I was fortunate to work for him and it was a pleasure and honor. I fondly called him Uncle Dr.Walsh he treated me like family. He was gracious, kind and had a wonderful sense of humor along with a remarkable laugh that I can still hear. You will be sadly missed. My family and myself will always remember you with love. The world lost a great one❤
Allen Herskowitz
August 25, 2017
I've been a diabetic for 53 years and Dr. Walsh was ophthalmologist for 38 of those years. When my endocrinologist said I needed and ophthalmologist he said there's only one guy in New York that he would send me to Joe Walsh. I remember it like was yesterday. He is the finest doctor I've had the pleasure to know. His kindness, honesty, humbleness, sense of humor, passion for his work, sincerity and caring for his patients. He listened and never forgot anything you said, unbelievable mind. My mother was also a patient of his and after her death he sent me a condolence card telling me what a lovely person my mother was and I hadn't told him about a death, but he read it in the New York Times.
If I told her my back hurt he would check it. If I needed an orthopedic doctor he gave me a name, he was such a busy guy but he would never let you down and always try to help. My wife had cataract surgery in December 2016 and a growth appeared January in 2017 and she was referred to an ocular oncologists who we didn't know. So as I've always done I emailed Dr. Walsh and ask him if you could refer someone and as usual he did. The only problem was he was suffering the acute effects of his disease and hardly able to speak but he called me anyway to try to help me. What else can you say about a guy like this.
I only wish the best to his family and friends because a guy like this doesn't come along very often. I'm so sorry for his loss. We have truly lost a remarkable guy.
Rest in peace.
Jennifer
August 25, 2017
I've lived in the same building as Dr. Walsh for 13 years. He was always incredibly friendly and I always enjoyed riding the elevator with him and chatting about all kinds of things--and most particularly our dogs. My heart goes out to his loved ones.
R.Linsy Farris,MD
August 25, 2017
All of us will miss Joe's presence at our gathering's which always were improved by his contributions.
Valerie Valetutti
August 25, 2017
Dr. Walsh will always remain imprinted on my heart as a kind, gentle, loving, generous and a very funny man. My sincere condolences to his family and to those who loved him. May he rest in peace in heaven with his many friends and colleagues who are guiding him now through this phase of his journey.
Rena Mueller
August 25, 2017
I will never forget Dr. Walsh's kindness to me: as my physician of many years in New York, he was always available, always understanding, forever humorous and completely honest. We were always discussing other things, and the breadth of his knowledge of my discipline, music, was inspiring...I always made him late because we talked so much. He visited me moments before surgery to make sure I was ok, and kept in touch afterwards. I will never forget him.
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