Dr. Joseph Dworkin

DWORKIN Dr. Joseph Dworkin, age 81, Husband, Father, Poppy, Dentist, Sailor, Friend of Schooner Lane Milford, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at his summer home by the sea in Milford. Born February 26, 1925, in Ansonia, to the late Ike and Minnie Dworkin. Joe was from the valley but resided in Woodbridge and later in Jupiter, Fla., East Haven and Milford. He was a World War II Air Force veteran with the rank of lieutenant. Joe was an esteemed dentist for 53 years in Ansonia and Southbury. He was the founder of Leibel Dental Clinic at Griffin hospital. A leader in the Jewish community as an active member of the Beth Israel Synagogue of Derby and Jewish Federation. An avid golfer and sailor he enjoyed cruising with his beloved wife and family. He love of family gave great meaning to his life. Joe is survived by his wife, Elaine (Lubitz); sister, Franie Kadish; children, Arlene and Kenny Kaye, Jay and Heidi Dworkin, Steven and Debbie Dworkin. His grandchildren, Allison and Melissa Kaye, Samantha and Stephanie Dworkin, and Aviva, Olivia and Robert Dworkin. Funeral services will be held at Cong. B-nai Jacob, 75 Rimmon Road, Woodbridge, Thursday (TODAY) at 11 a.m. with interment services to follow at Beth Israel Cemetery, in Orange. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Israeli Emergency Fund, care of the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, 360 Amity Road, Woodbridge, CT 06525 or pancreatic Cancer Action Network:www.pancan.org. A period of mourning will be observed at the home of Dr. Jay Dworkin, 201 Sencca Place, Milford, CT 06460: Thursday, Friday, Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. Funeral arrangements are in care of the Robert E. Shure Funeral Home, New Haven.