ALVIN WESELEY Obituary

WESELEY--Dr. Alvin C.,

died on August 1, 2016, from complications after surgery to repair a broken leg, sustained in a fall at home. He was the beloved husband of Lenore Levine Weseley; the father of Phoebe, Matthew and the late Jonathan Weseley; the brother of Stephen Weseley; the father-in-law of David King; and the grandfather of Carson and Holden King. Born in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, on August 2, 1927, the son of a physician, Dr. Weseley enlisted in the United States Army at the age of 17 and served as an x-ray technician. He received his medical training at Downstate College of Medicine, and his training in obstetrics and gynecology at Bellevue Hospital. He practiced medicine for almost fifty years. His varied interests included art, literature, tennis and musical comedy. Dr. Weseley enjoyed reminiscing about his many experiences and wide acquaintanceships, and he was a skilled raconteur. If he found a person especially interesting, he would say that he or she has "a little extra spin," and he certainly had that himself. He was much loved and will be greatly missed. Gifts may be made in his memory to the Central Park Conservancy, 14 East 60th Street, N.Y., N.Y., 10022. Please specify for a memorial bench in his name.

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Published by New York Times on Aug. 7, 2016.

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Pedro R. Segarra, MD

June 24, 2023

My father, a physician, knew Alvin in the 1960's & 1970's. I met him as a student & resident at Lenox Hill Hospital in 1982, and we became close friends when I finished residency in 1987. We spent many hours and many dinners discussing things friends discuss, but Alvin was the ultimate story teller. It wasn't just the artists & celebrities he knew intimately, it was the stories about how he met them, his wide array of life's experiences, his essential knowledge of New York City & its important people. He was a brilliant and warm person. Lenore, accomplished in her own right, was always welcoming & warm to me in her home as well. Good people. Thank you for the memories, Matthew.

Rosemarie Catanese

April 2, 2021

I was a patient of Dr. Weseley for almost 30 years as my Aunt and mother had started as a patient first. Dr. Weseley helped with me to comceive after two years of tests and a surgery. My daughter was born at Lenox Hill in 1985 premature and during labor he sat with me reading and highlighting his medical book. I remember I sent him a bottle of Dom Perignon and he wrote me the most loveley note which I still have. He was the kindest and most patient person and doctor. In 1989 he delivered my son by C-section. When I moved to Staten Island and needed a pediatrician I remember his wife had a colleague she worked with that had a brother who was a pediatrician who then became mine Every year I traveled into the city from Staten Island with my 2 children at times for my visit. I could never imagine leaving him as a gynecologist. I was devasted but happy when Lucy told me he was retiring and my last appointment was in June 2002 with my children and they handed him an engraved waterman pen - I cried all the way to my car.

Laurie Harrison

August 25, 2020

I am sorry to learn about Dr. Weseley's passing; albeit rather late.
As a patient of his, my mother had nothing but the warmest memories of him; most important was her belief that he had saved her premature baby.
With confidence and skill, he successfully delivered her of a 3 pound 10 ounce child.

26 years later, I came to his practice hoping that he would deliver me of my first child, continuing the "tradition'.

May his memory always be a blessing.

Ingrid Callender

February 1, 2017

My deepest sympathies to the Weseley family, just today did I learn of Dr. Weseley's passing. Dr. Weseley's father Louis and Uncle Harry were our family doctors when we lived on East 16th Street in Brooklyn, growing up. When I was 21, Dr. Louis sent me to Dr. Weseley in 1966 and he remained my gynecologist until June 30, 2002, the day he retired. Since then, I thought of him often hoping he was in good health. He was one of the kindest people I've ever known, a true gentleman and he shall be greatly missed. May God bless your family.

Gail Hughes Maynor

January 21, 2017

I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Weseley. I think of him often. He was referred to me by my boss when I was a student at NYU business school in 1982. He continued to be my doctor after I was married in 1991. And in 1997, after years of trying to conceive, he delivered our son in an emergency c-section due to a prolapsed cord which he told my husband and I in all his years of practicing medicine, we were the first prolapsed cord patient he'd had. When we conceived our daughter 5 years later, he insisted that we use a hospital close to our home in Newark, NJ. He meant so much to us. I am grateful for the excellent care that he provided me for over 15 years. May God bless his family and all who knew and loved him. Always, gail hughes maynor

January 8, 2017

My sincere condolences to the Weseley family. Dr. Weseley delivered two of my three children, and his kindness and caring as a doctor has stayed with me for well over thirty years.

August 21, 2016

I send my deepest Condolences to the Weseley family. I met Dr. Weseley a few times when I was very young. My mother was a patient of his for many years and he is the reason I am here today. My parents named me Alison Weseley, in honor or Dr. Weseley. I am very thankful that he was my mother's doctor and that I had the opportunity to meet him.

Keith Reinsdorf

August 21, 2016

Sincere condolences to the Weseley Family. Alvin's father, Louis, and uncle, Harry, were my family's doctors going back to c. 1930. My cousin was a patient of Dr. Alvin for many years. May G-d rest his soul. May Lenore, his children, grandchildren and the rest of the Weseley Family be comforted.

Matthew Weseley

August 8, 2016

Dr. Alvin C. Weseley died on August 1st, 2016, from complications after surgery to repair a broken leg, sustained in a fall at home. He was the beloved husband of Lenore Levine Weseley; the father of Phoebe, Matthew and the late Jonathan Weseley; the brother of Stephen Weseley; the father-in-law of David King; and the grandfather of Carson and Holden King. Born in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, on August 2nd, 1927, the son of a physician, Dr. Weseley enlisted in the United States Army at the age of 17 and served as an x-ray technician. He received his medical training at Downstate College of Medicine, and his training in obstetrics and gynecology at Bellevue Hospital. He practiced medicine for almost fifty years. His varied interests included art, literature, tennis and musical comedy. Dr. Weseley enjoyed reminiscing about his many experiences and wide acquaintanceship, and he was a skilled raconteur. If he found a person especially interesting, he would say that he or she has a little extra spin, and he certainly had that himself. He was much loved and will be greatly missed. Gifts may be made in his memory to the Central Park Conservancy, 14 East 60th Street, N.Y., N.Y., 10022. Please specify for a memorial bench in his name.

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