Borowsky, M.D., Benjamin Arthur
passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024, at the age of 90. Beloved husband of 67 years to Radine; cherished father and father-in-law of Steven (Iris), Larry (Heidi), and Mark (Leila); adoring grandfather of Hannah (Chris), Naomi, Jonathan, Daniel, Samuel, and Cate; loving brother to (late) Colman, Fruma, and Les; supportive uncle, great-uncle, cousin, and friend.
Ben was a dedicated physician and compassionate caregiver to innumerable patients over many decades. He practiced medicine with a human touch and deeply reassuring manner, combining medical skill with personal warmth and integrity that engendered great trust. Ben loved teaching, and he served as a mentor and role model to young doctors throughout his career. He also loved learning, and he remained an enthusiastic student of science, medicine, history, and other subjects long after he retired from active practice.
In his personal life, Ben placed devotion to family above all. He shared everything with his life partner, Radine, especially their mutual enjoyment of music, travel, the arts, and nature. With his sons, Ben found tremendous pleasure in sports (especially Cardinals baseball), bicycling, and the great outdoors. He committed time and energy to community programs involving education, social justice, the advancement of science, and other causes.
Services: Funeral service Thursday, August 22nd, 1:00 p.m. at BERGER MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 9430 Olive Blvd., No visitation prior to service. Interment Beth Hamedrosh Hagodol Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis and the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry. Please visit bergermemorialchapel.com for more information.
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Mark Thoelke
August 24, 2024
Dr. Borowsky was one of my teachers during my internship. He made a deep on me with his wisdom and compassion.
Robert Matschiner
August 21, 2024
My wife, Carol, and I were long-time patients who were selfishly so sorry when he retired. The obit description of his practice of medicine was right on target. He made us so comfortable in presence and so confident in his diagnoses and recommendations. My wife and I are both 74 now. I don't mean to disparage any of the great medical services we now receive but believe that when God made Ben a physician, He then broke the mold and threw it away. We think, and belive others think he was a rare physician if not one of a kind. Thank you Dr. B for being in our lives.
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