Dr. Harold L. Greenberg

Harold Greenberg Obituary

Of Boston and Gloucester, on Friday, August 17, 2007. Beloved husband of Barbara (Levenson) Greenberg. Devoted father of David & Katherine Greenberg of Winchester and Russell Greenberg of Watertown. Loving grandfather of Nathan and Rebecca. Dear brother of Esta & Alvin Star of IL. Fond uncle and great-uncle of many loving nieces and nephews. Services at The Levine Chapels, 470 Harvard Street, BROOKLINE on Monday, August 20, 2007 at 12:00 noon. Burial at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park, Centre Street, West Roxbury. Memorial observance following the burial, in the Community Room, 2nd Floor, The Gloucester, 770 Boylston Street, Boston, from 2-6pm and continuing on Tuesday and Wednesday 4-8pm at his late residence. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Dr. Harold L. Greenberg Surgical Research Fund, c/o Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Av, Boston, MA 02215. Levine Chapels, Brookline 617-277-8300

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 18 to Aug. 20, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Harold Greenberg

10 Entries

Robert Hynes

August 27, 2007

I was fortunate to come under the care of Harold a few years ago when I came down with a painful condition that only he had the "secret formula" (one of his proprietary prescriptions) to solve my issue.
I am a student of WWII and during the course of our visits we talked about the war. He downplayed his part, but I know how deadly the battle for the Ludendorff Bridge was. As a member of the 309th, his Division was needed to relieve the exhausted 1st. From my recollection, some accounts describe that battle as pitted as the closing scenes of Saving Private Ryan, but you would never know how much in harms way Harold was from the way he talked. In truth, had that bridge been destroyed, it might have extended the defeat of Germany for some time since it was the last conduit over the Rhine strong enough to handle our tanks. Harold survived the death of war to spend the next 60 years improving the lives of his patients. I don't know of a more noble thing I can say about a man I briefly knew but deeply respected. My sincerest condolences on his passing.

Bob Hynes

Phyllis Noller

August 25, 2007

Dear Mrs Greenberg, It is with deep sadness that I learned of Dr.Greenberg's passing. Even tough your loss is the greatest, I have lost a wonderful friend and a wonderful doctor. My husband and I always looked forward to our visits with the doctor, and hearing about his wonderful trips he took with you( the last one he discussed was the one to India) He always talked about his children and his grandchildren. He was a remarkable person and a wonderful doctor and friend. He will be missed by many. Phyllis and Marvin Noller

Kenny Manzi

August 22, 2007

To the Greenberg family, I would like you to know that Dr. Greenberg saved my life by being the BEST in his trade. He operated on me 13 times, the staff at BI or use to call him "The Rear Admiral" and me "The Crier" because I would get so nervous and scared until Dr. Greenberg showed up to comfort me with his wit by saying " I don't know why they call me the "REAR" admiral, I was a grunt in the army" and I would respond by asking him "what war. the civil war? and he just smile and say " don't mess with me little man especially when I have surgical tools in my hand" the one thing about Dr.Greenberg is that in his office he would paint the darkest picture. BUT put a set of scubs on him he becomes Shecky Green. On a more serious note I will never feel at ease nor will I trust another surgeon the way I trusted Dr. Geenberg.I feel a little less secure today may he rest in peace knowing that he WAS a life saver.

Elaine Sweeney

August 21, 2007

Mrs Greenberg and family I am so sorry for your loss I have been a nurse in the OR at BI for almost 30 years and loved working with your husband He was always kind to the nurses, a wonderful teacher to the many surgical residents that passed thru his service and always kind to his patients
He will be missed
Elaine Sweeney

August 20, 2007

Dear Mrs. Greenberg and Family:

I am very sorry for your loss. I worked as an Admin in the department of Surgery. Every interaction I had with Dr. Greenberg was always pleasant. Dr. Greenberg was such a nice person to work with.

Brenda McKonly

August 20, 2007

Dear Mrs Greenberg and family:
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Dr. Greenberg for 25 years in the OR at BI. He was a good surgeon and especially good to the nurses. He always remembered us at the holidays with holly from your Gloucester home. We looked forward to his treat. He never disappointed us. He will be missed, but fond memories remain. Take care and my deepest sympathy to your family.

Carolyn Curley

August 19, 2007

Dear Barbara

I was saddened to learn of the death of your dear husband, Harold. I was employed by him for several years before my children arrived. It was a happy time in my life, he was a great boss and friend.

Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I will always remember the enjoyable evening we spent with you when you prepared baked stuffed lobster. Remember way back then? Good memories.

RUSSELL GRAND

August 18, 2007

Dear Barbara:

I was very saddened to see this notice and my entire family sends its most heartfelt expression of sympathy to you and your family.
Not only was Harold a very skilled clinician, but the loss is even more difficult because of the long-standing association between my Father and him. It is very tough to see those of my parents' generation all leaving us, but the memories are all beautiful and these will be indefinite.

Russ Grand

Dr.stephan showstark

August 18, 2007

it is with great sadness i found out today of dr. greenbergs passing. just recently a friend who worked with dr. lee thomas in the o.r. sent me a picture of dr. and and dr.kaufman and i put it up in my office wall along with a picture my father took of them many years ago. my dad,paul showstark biophotographer at b.i.h..the years that i was a scrub technician in the o.r. at b.i.h.,working to pay my way through dental school at tufts dental,i had the opportunity to scrub and talk and observe dr.greenberg and learn from his beautiful personality ,and see how he was always calm ,pleasant ,with great humility,conducted himself with patients and staff.i know that this rubbed off on me (because i also saw others who allowed lifes problems to cause them to be caustic to others) and my being allowed to meet and observe him has added to my character in life.i always looked forward to seeing him come into the o.r. and i sit here with tears thinking about his passing.i know that observing his surgical skills has helped me with my surgical approach on a daily basis.

Herman Stein

August 18, 2007

Dear Barbara & Family,
My condolences to you all. Harold was a wonderful person. I have many fond memories. My thoughts are with you at this time.

Love to all,

Herman

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