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1942
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2020
Samuel Feinstein Obituary
Dr. Samuel M. Feinstein, D.O. (Skip) passed on June 24, 2020 in Scottsdale, AZ.
Skip was a native of Philadelphia, PA, born in 1942. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Temple University and a degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. After graduation he received further training to become a general surgeon, serving families in the East Valley for thirty years. During that time he was on staff at Mesa General, Mesa Lutheran, Tempe St. Lukes and Chandler Regional Hospital. He mentored and taught hundreds of medical students from four medical schools as they pursued their degrees.
After retiring Skip volunteered in Pakistan, Tanzania, Haiti, Nicaragua and Peru. In 2010 he was awarded the Humanitarian Award for his service by the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons. Interests included playing string bass in klezmer and jazz bands, photography, writing and publishing.
The son of Ruth and Joseph Feinstein (deceased), he was married to his wife, Marcia for more than fifty years. They have two children, Jessica Lebos (husband, Mark) and Dr. Ara Feinstein (wife, Iris). He is survived by four grandchildren—Abraham, Liberty, Eli and Clyde. He will be missed by all for his love of life and sense of adventure.
Skip believed in being of service. He enjoyed classical music, jazz, taking photographs and playing golf. He was a member of Temple Solel. Donations may be sent to: Rosie's House--A Musical Academy for Children, Box 13446, Phoenix, AZ 85002.
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Robert Rappel, DO, JD
July 23, 2020
Marcia: I am so sorry for your loss. Skip was a fantastic surgical resident while at OGH and I was proud to assist in his training. He was a talented surgeon. We spoke often in the early years when I was out in California as the COMP Dean. He was a great humanitarian and gave back to the Osteopathic Profession. He will be missed.
Alan Menkes
July 16, 2020
was a friend as well as classmate.
He was Chief Resident in Surgery at same time and hospital when I was Chief Resident in Medicine.
July 14, 2020
Marcia,
My sincere condolence to you and all your family members. Although I did not see you folks very often, I always had a fond and friendly feeling
toward Skip when we did see each other, usually at the ACOS annual meeting. He always brought up how he enjoyed Xmas time party that my wife Gloria and I had at our home each year for the Met housestaff.
I was MOST impressed at the great amount of charitable work that he had done in less than fortunate countries. I am well aware how difficult it is to lose a spouse, so may you remain strong for all your family.
Sincerely,
Jay Harris Joseph DO,MEd, FACOS Bala Cynwyd
Yinka
July 5, 2020
Skip was beyond talented. When I was first introduced to him, he was the photographer on a shoot that I was participating in, for an organization. Him and Marcia were the finest people I had ever met. Thankfully, I was able to experience Skip, while he was here with us. He will remain with us, in spirit. My prayers will be with his family.
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