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Merritt London Obituary
AGE: 88 •
Merritt E. London, whose ophthalmology practice was a fixture on Broad Street in Red Bank for almost 60 years died on Friday, May 24, 2013 at Riverview Medical Center at the age of 88. Born in New York City, Dr. London was educated at Queens College and New York School of Engineering and received his M.D. at New York University of Medicine. He served in the US Air Force during World War II as a first lieutenant and base meteorologist at the Air Proving Ground Command in Florida. Dr. London was a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology and Fellow of the American College of Surgery. He was past president of the Monmouth County Medical Society, Chief of Ophthalmology at Riverview Hospital and senior attending at Monmouth Medical Center of Practical Ophthalmology in Red Bank for nearly 60 years. Merritt was an avid singles tennis player until age 87. On his 85th birthday, he was feted by his fellow players at Shrewsbury Tennis Center with a custom training suit embroidered with the title "Coach." When he wasn't playing tennis he enjoyed the camaraderie of Riverview hospital staff, where he ate most of his breakfasts and lunches and was a fixture at professional meetings in all medical fields.
Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, Alan and Elaine London of Bonita Springs, FL; his niece, Patricia London of New York, NY; his nephew and his wife, Mark London and Dania Fitzgerald of Chevy Chase, MD and their children, Scott, David and Jana London. His loss will be felt by many including devoted friends, Thomas Arnold, Pranav Shah, M.D., Jack Stark, M.D., Steve and Carol Popper, William Himelman, Esq., and John Granahan.
Graveside services will be held at Woodbine Cemetery, Oceanport on Friday, May 31st, 9:30 AM followed by a memorial service for Dr. London at Riverview Medical Center Blaisdell Auditorium starting at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, his family requests that donations be made to Riverview Medical Center Foundation, 1 Riverview Plaza, Red Bank, NJ 07701.
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Terri Stark
June 1, 2013
You will be missed around Riverview, Dr. London
May 30, 2013
Uncle Merritt,
You always made life interesting at the Starke household. Thank you for being such an important part of out lives. Love, Cindy
Chris Starke
May 30, 2013
Uncle Merrit, all of the Starke's will miss you! I'm half tempted to 'tell a joke' expecting you to have a few more to share. Holidays will not be the same without you.
Murphy Family
May 30, 2013
A credit to his profession, and to the sport of tennis.
Merritt Evan London, M.D.
May 29, 2013
Terry McGuire
May 29, 2013
Ahh, Merritt, the laughs we had. I will miss your sarcasm.
Janesia Fuller-Mosley
May 28, 2013
I Will always be thankful for Dr. London and his expertise. As an adolescent he freed me from glasses and was able to fit my difficult myopic prescription for contacts. I thank him for being able to explain tthe problem with my eyes and to enable and extend the quality of sight for me. You were an excellent doctor and I'm glad my mother found you! Grace and peace be unto you! Rev. Janesia Fuller-Mosley
May 28, 2013
You meant more to us Merritt then you will ever know.
Susan Arnold
May 28, 2013
Hope they have tennis courts in heaven.
Rest in peace, Merritt.
Barbara Bryan Gregorio
Daniel Kelleher MD
May 28, 2013
Rich memories of Merritt holding forth at the Riverview Physician Lunch room with insightful opinions on all matters of importance.
His forthright philosophy and individuality were refreshing.
May he rest in Peace.
Daniel Kelleher MD
May 28, 2013
wishing you an interesting journey
Alan
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