KENNETH JEWEL Obituary

JEWEL --Kenneth L., MD, 78, of Mountain Lakes, NJ, died April 13 of complications from COVID-19 and Alzheimer's disease. An exceptional radiologist who truly loved his work, he was a mentor and friend to fellow doctors, nurses and technicians at Montclair Radiology, where he worked for 38 years until his retirement in 2011. He was a sweet, loving husband to wife Jane for more than 50 years of marriage, a ceaselessly supportive father to sons Andy and Dan and their wives, Shallah and Lan, and a warm and impossibly patient grandfather to Sara, Zack, Emma and Dylan. Ken grew up in Great Neck, Long Island, graduated from NYU and got his medical degree from the University Of Buffalo School Of Medicine. He loved jogging and playing tennis, seeing artsy movies and going for sushi with his wife, snorkeling with his kids on fun family vacations, and playing in the pool with his grandchildren. His family and friends are grateful for every moment they had him in their lives and will miss him deeply.

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Published by New York Times on Apr. 19, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for KENNETH JEWEL

12 Entries

Sam Porfido

March 17, 2024

To Jane and the Jewel family, I am deeply saddened to discoverthat Dr Ken had passed. He was one of my best customers and I always looked forward to his visits. RIP

Art Helfenbein

July 25, 2021

Dr Jewel made me the MRI
Tech I am he was my mentor
And friend
Loved him very much

Kirsten Benfield

June 17, 2021

Dear Jane, I should have given you a huge hug tonight, but I wasn’t sure how to ask.
My love and condolences to you and the family, I’m so sorry.
But it was really good to see you.

Caren DeMercurio

May 2, 2020

I was so saddened to here the news about Dr Jewel. I worked with him at Montclair Radiology for 6 years. May he RIP my condolences to his family.

Deborah Armanious

April 27, 2020

I am so saddened to hear the news of Dr Kenneth Jewels passing .. Ive worked with him as one of the medical receptionists since 2003.... He was a wonderful radiologist and patients and staff loved him alike ... I will never forget the day I was on the phone trying to reassure a patient and did not realize he was standing behind me, waiting to speak to our manager.. when I finished the call and saw him, he was so pleased and complimented me on how well I handled the call .. he told me I was a good face for Montclair Radiology .. I will never forget those words of encouragement... After his retirement, Ive often asked how he was doing .... Now that I am home, for now, due to the Corona virus, Ive been purging through old paperwork and came across a X-ray report he had read for my husband .. I immediately started to think about him again.... My sincerest and deepest sympathies to the entire family ... May God Bless you all and give you peace as you mourn your loss ... May all the wonderful memories you have of him surround you and fill your hearts forever.

Murray "Chip" Beckford

April 22, 2020

We are very sorry to hear of ken's death. He was a very nice guy with a fun loving personalty. You have our deepest condolences. (I am Nancy Jewel's Brother, Ken's Brother's Brother in Law.)

Chip Beckford and the Beckford family

L Borden

April 22, 2020

I loved that he was the best Uncle & Godfather anyone could have. I am so thankful to have known him and to have the right to call him family. Prayers for all of you at this solemn time.

April 21, 2020

Dear Jewel Family, My sincere Sympathy for the passing of Dr. Jewel. I respected his his work and character. May the Lords Love console your family!! Ann ONeill

Donna D Lewis

April 20, 2020

All us girls had such a crush on our handsome counselor. He'll be missed.

Theresa Gido

April 20, 2020

Two the Jewel Family,

I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Jewel for 11 years at Montclair Radiology. I am so very sorry to hear of his passing. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Theresa Gido

Denise McFadden MD

April 20, 2020

Ken was always one of my favorite colleagues, I'll never forget his boundless energy, kindness, and sense of humor. And the intelligence! He taught himself to read MRI, an incredible feat. Janie, my heart goes out to you, losing your beloved husband during such a difficult, isolated time. I'll keep you and your family in my prayers.

Emily Zivin

April 19, 2020

Dear Jewel family,
I am so sorry for your loss! Kenny was such a big, loving personality and I know how important he was to all of you. I have such fond memories of growing up with you all and feel so lucky to have been a part of his and your life. I remember how excited he was to become a grandpa and loved hearing stories about all the kids. Sending you all so much love right now!

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