LEONARD GORELICK

Remembering a great man, a member of my family of cousins, the Gorelicks. .

In the early and mid-fifties, my sisters and I were orthodontic patients of Drs. Grindlinger, Grindlinger and Gorelick. Of the three doctors, I always felt most comfortable with Dr. Gorelick because he was the only one of the three doctors who seemed to understand awkward pre-teens and teenagers.

He never made sarcastic remarks to us or belittled our concerns about feeling "different" while wearing braces. Because so few teenagers were able to afford orthodonture then, those of...

To Jamie, Stephen, and Bea; I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Len was a brilliant man who was well respected in his profession and also in his amazing knowledge of ancient Sumerian seals. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Marjorie Bergemann

Jamie & Steven,
I am so sorry to have read in The NY Times this morning about your father’s passing. Back in the day when I was picking up or dropping off art for our mothers, to be in some art show, I often remember chatting with your father at your house. I clearly remember him as a kind, gentle and good person. I also recall how my mother always raved about ‘Lenny’. Both your parents always were interested in what I was doing and willingly listened to my youthful struggles of growing...