Dr. Martin Lawrence Sorger, 78, beloved husband, father, grandfather and physician, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Dr. Sorger dedicated his life to helping others through the practice of medicine. He received a B.A. from Hamilton College, an M.D. from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, and performed his orthopaedic residency at New York Orthopaedic Hospital (Columbia University). Loved by his patients for not only his skill but also his kindness, Dr. Sorger practiced orthopaedics for over 30 years at The Montclair Orthopaedic Group in Glen Ridge, N.J., and received, among many accolades, the New Jersey Orthopaedic Society Outstanding Physician Award and induction into the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA). Dr. Sorger also devoted his time to sharing his knowledge and passion for medicine as an assistant clinical professor of orthopaedic surgery at both Columbia University and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. An astute businessman as well, Dr. Sorger served on many boards of directors, including the Mountainside Hospital Foundation Board, the Miix Insurance Company, MD Advantage, and The Montclair Kimberley Academy. Perhaps his greatest quality, however, was his devotion to his wife, Susan; children, Andrew and John and Marissa Tracey; daughters-in-law, Jill and Brooke Sorger, and grandchildren, Maxwell, Samantha, Harrison and Jane Sorger and Olivia and Isabel Tracey. A private family graveside service will be held. Shiva will be observed at Dr. Sorger's home on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, May 8, 2013, from 5p.m. to 9 p.m. Donations can be made to "The Trustees of Columbia University In Memory of Dr. Martin Sorger/Dr. Iwamoto's Research" and sent to Columbia University Medical Center, Office of Development, 100 Haven Ave., Suite 29D, New York, N.Y. 10032 Attn: Mathew Reals. For additional information, please call J.L. Apter Memorial Chapels of Cedar Grove at (973) 239-4200.
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