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LEWIS William S. Lewis, M.D. of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2008. Dr. Lewis was born in Manhattan, N.Y., a son of Grace Mitchell Lewis and the late Jacques Lewis, M.D. He was a graduate of Friends Seminary, the University of Michigan "Go Blue" and New York University School of Medicine. Dr. Lewis served his residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. and Columbia University. He practiced orthopedic surgery and sports medicine in Bridgeport for 40 years. Dr. Lewis was a team doctor for numerous secondary schools and universities throughout his career. In addition to his cherished mother, Dr. Lewis is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Denise Lewis; and by his devoted children, Kimberly and Michael. Services will take place Sunday, October 26, 2008 promptly at 11 a.m. in The Abraham L. Green and Son Funeral Home, 88 Beach Road in Fairfield, with interment following at Beth David Cemetery in Elmont, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent's Medical Center, 2800 Main St., Bridgeport, CT 06606 or to N.Y.U. Medical Center, 550 First Ave. New York, NY 10016. Shiva will be observed at the Lewis residence in Fairfield. For info see www.greensfuneralhome.com
Published by Connecticut Post from Oct. 25 to Oct. 26, 2008.

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nancy gentili

November 4, 2008

my sincere condolences to dr.lewis' family. i worked with him for many years and considered him a friend. there was no mistaking his presence! he possessed a kind and generous heart.

Linda De Leon

October 31, 2008

To the familly of Dr. Lewis: Your husband/father helped me through a very difficult work-related injury resulting in surgery. He was a thoughtful and caring physician and a good human being. You have my condolences on your loss.

Peter Mack

October 31, 2008

I was greatly saddened to learn of Bill's passing. I knew him over 25 years ago at the Ct. Golf Club. I know that he was a wonderful and well-respected physician. Please accept my sincere condolences.

John and Barbara Souza

October 31, 2008

To Dr. Lewis Family:
We were shocked and saddened at the loss of Dr. Lewis. He was our doctor for more than 20 years and he was a wonderful and caring doctor. We will miss him. Our deepest sympathy goes to all of his family.

Beth Jansson

October 31, 2008

I am so saddened to hear that we have losted this wonderful man. Seventeen years ago I was involved in an accident and I know I would never be doing as well as I am today without Dr. Lewis' care. He was a unique, caring individual and will be greatly missed.

Rodney Loesch

October 31, 2008

Denise, Kimberly, Michael,

I can't tell you how much Dr. Lewis' friendship and support meant to my family over the years. Not only was he our Doctor, he was a friend. We will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dorothy Mitchell

October 29, 2008

Dr Lewis was my doctor when I was a nursing student at UB and had an ankle fracture from a skiing accident in 1970. He was a great and caring doctor. I was contacted by a friend this week to let me know of his untimely death. My thougths go out to the family.

MARGARET FINN

October 28, 2008

MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY. DR. LEWIS WAS MY DR. FOR 10 YEARS AND WAS A GOOD GUY. A NO NONSENSE TYPE OF PERSON.

October 28, 2008

Dear Denise, Kimmie & Michael,

We are deeply saddened by Bill's passing and are thinking of all of you at this time. We send our love and deepest condolences to you.
Love,
Gail and Donald

Joyce Farmer

October 28, 2008

Our deepest sympathies to the entire family. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Mrs. Joyce Farmer and Family.

Carolyn Gagnon

October 27, 2008

I am shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. Dr. Lewis was my Doctor for over three years and I will miss him greatly ! My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Mark Kryskiewicz

October 27, 2008

I am very sorry about your loss. I knew Dr. Bill for 30 years and he was always a great person. He was the best.

john haray

October 26, 2008

dear lewis family,

I am truly sorry for your loss. he was one of the best doctors i have had. with out him i might not of been walking today after a bad motorcycle accident.

Neil Siegel

October 26, 2008

to the Lewis family: our deepeast sympathies to all of you.sorry for your loss.our thoughts & prayers are with you all. From all the siegel's Robert,Neil,Diane & Lenore Siegel. [email protected]

October 26, 2008

Dear Lewis Family,
Our most sincere condolences on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Sincerely,
Gerardo, Regina and Sara Lanes

Howard Kelting

October 26, 2008

Dear Denise, Kimmie and Michael,
I am very saddened by this news. I remember the singular honor of being asked to light a candle at Kimmie's bat-mitzvah. God bless you all.

Howard Kelting

muslum ayna

October 26, 2008

i am so sorry for your loss. i have been a patient of dr lewis for 10 years. he had just assisted my last surgery on august 15 2008. this was my best surgery out of four. i will truely miss him.

Linda Montecalvo

October 25, 2008

I worked with Dr. Lewis in his first pratice in Bridgeport. I always admired his determination and focus. I will always be thankful to him for the friendship he showed to our mutual friend Mike Schick. My condolences to his wife Denise and his children.

Janet LeBlanc

October 25, 2008

Dear Lewis Family,
I am truely sorry for your loss. DR.Lewis was my doctor for a short time his manner was great and he was one of the best doctors around. He will be greatly missed by me.

Louise and Bob Despres

October 25, 2008

We were very sorry to hear about Bill. We enjoyed our times together and he was always supportive of our family. Our sincere sympathy to all of you--Denise, Kimmy, and Michael.
Sincerely, Louise and Bob Despres

confey maldonado

October 25, 2008

I was a very upset about your lost .hope you all remember him as a great man and doctor.I'll miss him very much. he was and always will be the best in my book ....later in the wind .....l/cpl maldonado....u.s.m.c

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