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LIONEL M BERNSTEIN
Dr. Lionel M. Bernstein died peacefully at home on March 13, 2019, at the age of 95. A renowned diagnostician and gastroenterologist, he was also an amateur sculptor, a punster, and a lover of the arts. He was educated at the University of Illinois, where he later taught. He had an extensive career in medical research and administration in Chicago and Washington, DC at the VA, the NIH, and HHS. He is survived by his wife Jodie and his children Alec (Judith Hall), Susan, and Molly (Philip Dolin). Services at a later date. Donations may be given in his name to the Friends of Mitchell Park, the Anti-Defamation League and the Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, MA. Services entrusted to TORCHINSKY HEBREW FUNERAL HOME, 202-541-1001.
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Alan Morris, MD
March 18, 2019
Dear Jodie, I was a medical student who worked with Dr. Bernstein at Hines VA and West Side VA in Chicago. I graduated in 1963. I have always remembered Dr. Bernstein as one of the smartest men with whom I ever came in contact. He was a great teacher and a wonderful human being.Once at supper at your house, your son taught me to butter an ear of corn using a piece of bread . This is continues to be my method of choice that I have taught my children. Your husband always said that surgical skills are cerebellar functions-learned from repetition-and that one should use the cerebrum to think before one "does." Although I am a "cerebellar" orthopedic surgeon, I have always tried to think as I was taught by Dr. Bernstein.
C B
March 18, 2019
I am sorry for your loss. May the God who binds up the brokenhearted and comforts all who mourn sustain your family during this sad time. Isaiah 61:1,2
T C
March 18, 2019
My sincerest condolences to the Berstein family for the loss of Lionel. May God's Word strengthen you during this time of mourning. (Isa. 41:10,13)
March 18, 2019
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find Peace and comfort in Psalms 119:76.
Jonsie
March 18, 2019
My sincere condolences goes out to you for your loss. May prayers to the God of all comfort strengthen you. He has promised to fortify you, to really help you, while holding on to you with his right hand of righteousness. May these words bring you much peace and comfort at this time.
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