John Small

SMALL John Small M.D., age 80 of Bridgeport, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2009. Dr. Small was born in Bridgeport, a son of the late Joseph and Lillian (Cedar-baum) Small. He was a graduate of Tufts University and New York Medical College, and was a member of Phi Epsilon Pi Fraternity. Prior to retiring in 1992, Dr. Small served as a practicing urologist to the Bridgeport community for more than 30 years. Dr. Small was a member of Congregation B'nai Israel of Bridgeport, the American Urological Association, the Connecticut State Medical Society, and was a past president of the local chapter of the Fairfield County American Cancer Society. Dr. Small also held a membership at Rolling Hills Country Club. Dr. Small is survived by his beloved wife, Ann (Warsh) Small of Bridgeport; his loving children, Andrew Small of Maplewood, NJ., Dr. Jeffrey Small and his wife, Ann of Fairfield, Betsy Small and her husband, James Campbell of Milford, N.H.; his adored grandchildren, Andrew, Jesse, Benjamin, Evan, Jacob, Lucas, Lillian, and William; and by his cherished nephews and niece, Dr. Robert Small and his wife, Dr. Cathy Small, Dr. Peter Small and his wife, Dr. Martha Small, Debbie Leaman and her husband, Dr. Howard Leaman, and their respective children. Dr. Small was pre-deceased by his brother and sister-in-law, Dr. Alan and Muriel Small. Services will be held (TODAY), Friday, July 31, 2009 at 11 a.m. from Congregation B'nai Israel, 2710 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, with interment following at B'nai Israel Cemetery on Kings Highway in Fairfield. Memorial contributions may be made to Autism Speaks, 2 Park Avenue, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10016 or to Habitat for Humanity, 1470 Barnum Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610, where he was very active along with his brother. The Abraham L. Green and Son Funeral Home of Fairfield is in care of arrangements.