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Leonard Flom Obituary
Leonard Flom – an internationally known ophthalmologist, medical pioneer and inductee in the National Inventors Hall of Fame – died on Tuesday at Norwalk Hospital. He was 94
The son of Polish immigrants Murray and Pauline Flom of Brooklyn, New York, Dr. Flom entered New York University at the age of 16 and went on to receive a medical degree from the NYU School of Medicine where he studied ophthalmology and was certified as an ophthalmic surgeon. He then became a first lieutenant in the United States Army Medical Corps and was stationed in Trieste, Italy during the Korean war conflict.
Following his service, Dr. Flom founded a private medical practice and surgical center in Fairfield, Connecticut and served the Fairfield County community for nearly 50 years. Dr. Flom, along with academic colleague Dr. Aaron Safir, conceptualized and ultimately patented their idea for an iris identification system and co-founded IriScan. Today, this biometric is considered to be one of the most accurate in the field of biometric identification. He taught and worked at a number of New York and Connecticut universities and hospitals and remained a member of the faculty of the NYU School of Medicine after retiring from practice. Dr. Flom served on the Ethics Committee of the Connecticut Medical Examining Board, was actively engaged in the activities of the Y's Men of Westport-Weston and was a regularly featured guest speaker at Camp Invention. His passions included politics, photography, humor, and faith.
Dr. Flom is survived by his wife of 74 years Marilyn Flom, his children Cherie Quain, Jonathan Flom, Sara Goldstein and Rachel Chason, his 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Dr. Flom was also predeceased by his son, Murray Gabriel Flom in 1973. He will be laid to rest at Mt. Hebron Cemetery in Flushing, New York.
Donations in his memory may be made to:
Friends of Sheba Medical Center Tel HaShomer Guild https://www.israelgives.org//amuta/580018885
Congregation Beth El https://bethelfairfield.org/
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Stuart Baum
September 26, 2025
Remembering Uncle Lennie's warmth, charm and wisdom with the fondest of memories. Love, Stu and Ilysse
Cherie
March 6, 2025
Remembering you on your upcoming yahrzeit.
Rest in peace Dad.
Stuart Baum
March 10, 2024
Remembering Uncle Lennie with the fondest of memories and all the good times we had.
Nikki Rachelson
August 3, 2022
Lennie was a close friend of my husband,Mort, and me. We know Marilyn from childhood and met Lennie when they married. Remained friends all those yrs.
May he Rest In Peace.
Lilli Zeidman
April 26, 2022
I am Saul and Sylvia's daughter from many years ago in Westport. I remember Dr. Flom as a lovely, kind and gentle man. My thoughts and prayers are with Marilyn and family.
Bill Sondheim
March 21, 2022
Sending my deepest condolences during these difficult times.
Daniel Gardiner
March 20, 2022
I remember Dr. Flom being such a great man, when he first came to Fairfield, and had an office on Reef Road, across from Sherman school. I continued being a patient for decades, and loved the conversations we had. My eyes were always cared for without problems. RIP Dr, Flom, you were the greatest!
Relly Coleman
March 18, 2022
A gentleman with a great sense of humour. The Hebrew Conversation Group send their deep condolences to Marilyn and the family.
Maleen, Stuart, and Ilysse Baum
March 17, 2022
Our deepest sympathy on the loss your beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was an amazing, unique individual in so many ways. However with all his accomplishments, the thing that meant the most to him was his family. May he Rest In Peace.
Jacqueline Dunn Mulroy
March 17, 2022
My deepest condolences on the passing of your father. I remember him fondly as my eye doctor as a child and subsequently as patient of mine in his latter years. Prayers and thoughts with you all.
Susan Cazary
March 17, 2022
I remember how modest Leonard was when he learned he had been inducted into the Inventor's Hall of Fame. He was sooo modest about his own achievement. A lovely, caring human being.
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