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FELIX BRONNER Obituary

BRONNER--Felix, biologist, professor emeritus at the University of Connecticut Health Center and a painter of arresting abstract canvases, died in his sleep on February 7th, 2015 in Riverdale, the Bronx, lying next to Leah, his cherished wife of 67 years. He led a life of learning, bravery, love and honor and will be deeply missed. He was a pioneer in calcium metabolism and published scores of scholarly articles. Born in Vienna, raised in Berlin, he arrived as a teenage refugee in the United States where he went to high school and college, served in the US Army and got a PhD at MIT. He took up painting at age 50 and created pieces that hang in homes all over the world. A Zionist and a liberal, Felix was active in political and Jewish causes, always giving back to his communities, including Louisville, KY, where he was at the University of Louisville Medical School in the 1960s, and West Hartford, CT, where he spent four decades. He is survived by Leah, daughter Deborah, son Ethan, daughter-in-law Naomi and four grandsons, Eli, Gabriel, Joseph and Joshua. A funeral will be held on Monday, February 9th at noon

at the Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Ave. in the Bronx.

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Published by New York Times on Feb. 9, 2015.

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Bob Weltzien MD PhD

October 27, 2017

Megan Torrey

March 3, 2015

Dear Bronner Family,

My sincere condolences to you. As a member of the World Affairs Council of CT Dr. Bronner was a joy to have at programs. He was always a smiling face and had a lot to contribute to our foreign policy discussion group. He is greatly missed at our meetings. We are very lucky to have several works by Dr. Bronner in our office. We will think of him fondly as we admire them. He was an extraordinary man.

John Oblak

March 3, 2015

Dear Leah and Family,

My deepest sympathies for the loss of Felix.

The highlight of my years in the World Affairs Council of Hartford was the opportunity to be a colleague of Felix. His leadership and incisive, objective comments provided a much needed calming effect upon our often passionate discussion group. He was a gracious host. Our group once met in his home where we were also provided a tour of his artist studio.

Felix was a remarkable man. He was considerate and kind. His biography and talents in the sciences and arts were exceptional.

Much has been lost.

Sue Hamilton

March 1, 2015

I appreciated and respected the passion Dr. Bronner
brought to his work at UCHC. And I so much enjoyed the moments we had to just chat. He was very special!

Sylvia Christakos

February 27, 2015

My sincerest sympathies to the Bronner family. Felix was my colleague in the vitamin D field. He was a pioneer in the study of vitamin D mediated intestinal calcium absorption in mammals. His work is classic and is an inspiration to us all who continue in this field.

Pierre Pansu

February 24, 2015

Dear Bronner family,

Having visited us regularly for so many years, Professor Bronner was like a remote relative. I remember a long conversation about science management, in 1996. Felix had joined us for my sister's wedding. He exchanged thoughts with me like a caring uncle to an unexperienced nephew. I loose a cherished uncle.

Please accept my condolences,

Pierre Pansu
82 rue Charles de Gaulle
91440 Bures sur Yvette
FRANCE

PANSU Danielle

February 24, 2015

Chre Leah, Felix a t un collgue trs prcieux ppour les physiologistes franais qui ont travaill sur les Tissus calcifis. Sa connaissance parfaite du franais nous permettait d'changer dans notre langue avec plus de nuances. Son titre de Docteur Honoris Cause de l'Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes Paris a traduit notre reconnaissance pour des annes de collaboration heureuse et efficace.
Danielle Pansu

Ruth Aschkenasy

February 21, 2015

Dearest Leah,Ethan and Deborah
Please accept my sincerest condolences on
the loss of your beloved father.
I have so many fond memories of him.
love
Ruth Aschkenasy

Zbigniew and Susan Grzyb

February 18, 2015

Dear Leah and family,
We were so saddened to learn of Felix's passing. He was such a good friend over the years. I loved it when we'd visit one of his exhibits, then go for lunch and have a lively discussion about art. It always amazed me that someone so accomplished in research medicine would take on a second passion later in life, and work with such focus on his paintings.
We will miss him greatly. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

February 15, 2015

We were saddened to hear of Felix's passing. Judy and I always enjoyed our conversations on many topics Leah and Felix, some esoteric and some not so esoteric. Felix's intellect and warmth will be hard to duplicate. May his life forever remain a blessing.
Judy and Al Greenspoon

Cliff Emery

February 14, 2015

Dear Leah,
I was deeply saddened to hear about Felix. What a special person. I thoroughly enjoyed his company and our interesting discussions of art, politics, ArtWorks and life in general. Will always remember spending time with him in his studio and enjoying his art. The small piece he gave me is one of my cherished art possessions. He will be missed in the Hartford arts community.

Usher and Bracha Lebovits

February 13, 2015

Dearest Aunt Leah and family,

Our hearts and minds are with you in this difficult time.

I had the privilege to know this special man.
He was born in Vienna and went through hard times during the holocaust , escaping via Switzerland by enrolling as a Yeshiva Student .
He then emigrated to the US. Where he became part of our special family,
I remember when he showed me his artwork and his warm embrace.
May Hashem comfort you, and your family amongst the mourners of Zion.
Yehay Zichro Baruch

February 11, 2015

Felix was a special person. An example of a gentleman- scientist of the kind that is hard to find today. As a founding member of the Oral Biology dept at the Univ of Conn Health Ctr, he set the bar high for the rest of us.
Nina and I recall with great fondness the dinner parties at your home and the conversation and discussion that united the faculty in the early day of the department. It was only because of your efforts that Oral Biology lasted as long as it did.
Felix will be missed but we can assure you not forgotten.
Ed and Nina Rossomando

February 11, 2015

Dear Leah,
I remember Felix with gratitude since he helped me enter the calcium field in the 1950's, and continuing for these many decades in Connecticut. He was obsessed with learning new things, a fine artist and a true gentleman and our memories are filled with smiles and warm feelings.
Larry Rothfield

JoAnne Bauer

February 10, 2015

My sincere condolences to Leah and family. I will certainly miss seeing Felix around and about Greater Hartford, especially in the arts venues. This is a mighty loss to our community.

Shawn Winberg

February 10, 2015

My condolences to his family and friends. I used to speak to Dr Bronner on the phone when he worked at Uconn Health. I always loved talking to him. He was very passionate about his work and especially his paintings. May your memories of him put a smile in your heart.

February 10, 2015

Dear Leah and Family,
We were so saddened to hear of Felix's passing. We always enjoyed seeing both of you, especially at the various Beth-El Music events. Your support of the Music program was very much appreciated. He will be missed. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Fondly, Jackie & Marvin Pilo

Joan Thompson

February 10, 2015

Mrs. Bronnr,

I am saddened to learn of Dr. Bronner's passing. He was a wonderful man and I enjoyed my years working for him. I have thought of him often. May he rest in peace.

Nancy Nahmias

February 10, 2015

To the Bronner Family,

I am so sad to hear about Felix's passing. I was honored to have the priveledge to drive your parents to shul each week. Your father graced us with his wit, wisdom, and wonderful smile. I feel honored to know him, and of course Leah. May his memory be a blessing.

February 10, 2015

I just wanted to share what a warm, kind, and intelligent man Dr. Bronner was. We worked together on the Art Committee at UCHC for many years. I loved his passion for all art. I enjoyed many of his works. I feel very lucky that I got to work with him and enjoyed every minute of it. Heartfelt condolences..

Les Wolfson

February 10, 2015

Although I met Felix during his twilight years, it was apparent that he was an accomplished man with both learning and great values. He left behind a legacy of knowledge and family.

Rev. 21:3-4

February 9, 2015

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Roz Hahn

February 9, 2015

Dear Leah and Family-
We were saddened to learn about Felix. He will remain in our hearts as a man of intelligence, wit, compassion and honor. May his name be for a blessing always. Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Roz and Howard Hahn

February 9, 2015

Dear Leah and Family,
I was so sad to read in today's Courant that
Felix had passed away.My condolences to all of you.He will be remembered for being a family man and an artist,as well as a scientist-and will be missed.
Fondly,
Jean Palley

February 9, 2015

What a sweet, urbane, life-experienced gentleman. We will miss him, and we will remember him. We are certain that Leah and the Bronner family will be comforted by their memories. Jason and Lois Tanzer, West Hartford, CT

Ken Landorf

February 9, 2015

A former colleague and mentor at UConn. I offer my condolences and sympathies to the family. May his work in art follow his memories.

Joel Levine

February 9, 2015

A lovely and thoughtful man....we spent many lunch hours talking of the world...he was erudite, humane , scholarly, and gently wise. He was a living memory of times and people

February 9, 2015

The combination of science & art create the most innovative works both in people and the fine arts.

February 9, 2015

The Art Advisory Board will remember Felix, seeing his pantings at Uconn Health. Our condolences to Leah and the family. Linda Webber

sandra and Yoel Rotman

February 9, 2015

Dear Leah and family our hearts are with you at this difficult time. Felix was a wonderful man and friend whose memories will be with us forever Sandra and Yoel Rotman

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