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Joseph Weiss Obituary
Dr. Joseph "Joe" Weiss, 70, beloved husband to Arlene, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 17, 2017 in New York City with his wife and three children by his side. Joe was born in New York City and resided in West Hartford, CT with his family for more than four decades. Joe graduated from Brooklyn College, where he met his best friend and soulmate Arlene. He later received his medical degree from St. Louis University. Joe practiced dermatology in both New Britain and Southington, CT for over 40 years; he was dedicated to helping people and worked up until the day of his diagnosis with glioblastoma. Joe was an incredibly active person and had a zest for living his life in the outdoors. Hiking, windsurfing, running, golfing, and gardening were several of the activities he enjoyed most. Joe had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, travel, and dreaming big. His most beloved activity was spending time with his family. He leaves his daughter and son-in-law Allyson and Jared Horowitz, daughter and son-in-law Marissa and Adam Forsted, and son and daughter-in-law Richard and Meg Weiss. Joe was an exceptionally devoted parent as well a wonderful grandfather to Jolie and Jake Horowitz and Ian and Isaac Forsted. Donations can be made in Joe's honor to the American Brain Tumor Association www.abta.org.
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Jeff beaucar
June 3, 2020
Goodbye my friend. Im gonna miss you very much. I'll never forget you buddy. You were my friend first, Doctor second.
S. E. Booker
March 12, 2019
Thank you Dr.Weiss, you were the only doctor who helped my brother and I. My Mom wrote you a thank you letter years ago. I was just calling you to make an appointment and found out you had moved to the next realm. Say "hi" to my father Gary for me. I will miss you.
Cynthia Turner
April 5, 2018
Thank you Dr. Joe. I am saddened to hear of your passing. You were a kind human being and a great dermatologist. My deepest condolences to your family.
Dave G
February 17, 2018
Sorry to hear of Dr. Weiss's illness. Great guy. We would always discuss travel, especially I think his favorite place, Chamonix, France. I will remember him always and I will continue to wear my sunscreen and a hat....
Jim Lami
February 6, 2018
Dr Weiss was an excellent doctor, excellent person and a man with an abundant amount of wisdom. The medical profession lost not only a good doctor, but a good man. My condolences to Dr. Weiss's family for your loss. I know I will miss him,
carol selvaggi
December 14, 2017
Dr Weiss was one of my favorite Doctor's. He would check the moles and spots and say everything is okay and are you wearing your sunscreen? He was fast when he came in the room but we did chat a little. I was so sorry to hear that he was sick and i just heard that Doctor Weiss passed away. Heartfelt condolences to your family. Thank you and God bless you Doctor Weiss. I am really going to miss you Doctor Weiss.
Donna Ptak
December 12, 2017
Dr. Weiss was my absolute favorite doctor for over 25 years. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family for the loss of such an incredible doctor and family man. He was such a busy doctor but would always take the time and extend his friendship and concern on all of my visits, never forgetting about my little boy that died in an accident. From early twenties breakouts and melanoma to forty-something wrinkles, he chuckled at my concerns and how they reminded him of his daughter, and fix me up. The next generation was served when I brought my 15 year old daughter in crying over severe breakouts, and I assured her through her tears, if anybody can fix it, its Dr. Weiss. And sure enough he did. I sure am going to miss him. ❤
Anthony (Tony) Lachman
December 5, 2017
I first met Joe and Arlene when they visited New Britain coming from his training in Albany New York. He had an infectious personality, always looking towards the positive in life. Loved travel, hiking and friendship. I was privileged to be a colleague, friend and have him consult on patients and my own family.
I missed him on returning to South Africa and he will be sorely missed. Our sincerest condolences to Arlene and the family, wish you all long life
Stephen Doctoroff
December 2, 2017
Joe was a friend and colleague who took wonderful care of the patients I referred to him. I will always remember him as cordial friendly man who was a credit to medicine and dermatology. I share in the grief that his family must be experiencing and send the love of my wife Aimee and myself to Arlene and has children.
Marcin Olechowski
December 1, 2017
Dr. Weiss was our family doctor for many years. He was always very professional and his diagnosis was always right. He was a very caring person. Dr. Weiss will be deeply missed. RIP.
Michael Miles
December 1, 2017
Joe was my dermatologist and friend for many years......sorry to read of his passing....
Linda Gabriele
November 29, 2017
Dr. Weiss was my dermatologist since I was a kid. I am now 54 years old. He was referred to my Mom as the best, by my pediatrician Dr.Perrry in Bristol. I have dry skin and flare ups with exema, but the only advantage to all of it was meeting and being treated by Dr. Joseph Weiss, he knew what to do all the time, and when you called his number out of office hours, he ALWAYS called you back. You will be missed Dr. Joseph Weiss, and thankyou for taking care of me for so many years. Rest in Peace, Linda Gabriele (Bayer)
November 27, 2017
Oh my....Dr. Joe was the only Dr. I have ever had in my life that was attentive, helpful and to the point. Never seeking anything more from me than what I went to see him for. A man tried and true, stern and loving at the same time. God Bless him and his dedication. Taken too soon from us.
Bob Papertsian
November 27, 2017
Dr Weiss was my doctor for the past 30 years and my parents before me. What a knowledgeable man for not only his discipline but knew so much about other medical situations. As contemporaries we had great discussions during my office visits 2-3 times a year.
He was appreciative of his staff and from what I saw treated them with dignity and respect.
They don't make doctors like this anymore. I will miss him.
Sharon Pellino
November 26, 2017
Thanks for saving my life Dr. Joe and for being an outstanding Dr and an extraordinary human being. My sympathies to your family, friends, and patients.
Paul Picard
November 26, 2017
I was a patient of Dr. Weiss. He always treated me with respect and some humor as well. He will be missed. I will say a prayer.
Paul Picard, Ed.D.
Louise Moschini
November 26, 2017
My mother was patient for many years. The Dr. Was always patient and gentle with her. She loved to look at the pictures he had hanging on the wall. A wonderful person, he will be missed.
Clermont Blais
November 25, 2017
Wow,
What a great man that we lost.
I met doc over 10 years ago and I miss him
already. How could a nice gentleman leave so soon when all he did was to help others.
Doc Weiss was the best bar none. His family
lost a wonderful man. May he rest in peace.
Helen Murratti-Pion
November 24, 2017
I started going to Dr. Weiss when he opened his office Downtown New Britain. He was a great Dr. I enjoyed our many talks about our family and children. He will be sadly missed by me and many of his patients. Hugs and prayers to his family at this time.
Sincerely,
Helen
Cheryl DiManno
November 23, 2017
Dr. Weiss was the very best. You always felt comfortable in his office. New Britain will never be the same. Dr. Weiss you will be missed.
Sasha Howard
November 23, 2017
I first met Dr. Weiss when I was only 19 and had my first appointment with him at his office in New Britain. That was 24 years ago...
Dr Weiss was the coolest doctor. He was witty, sarcastic, and talk about resourceful..He knew everything about his craft and then some.
Dr. Weiss loved to laugh and make jokes about himself.
I always found myself laughing as I left his office and will always remember that about him.
Dr. Weiss you were the BEST dermatologist and will be truly missed...
My sincerest heartfelt condolences go out to your family and all who loved and admired you.
Love from Sasha Howard and family
Arthur LaMontagne
November 23, 2017
RIP Joe.
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