Dr. Abraham Velkoff

VELKOFF, Dr. Abraham Dr. Abraham Velkoff, age 102, Atlanta, died June 6, 2015. Dr. Velkoff was born July 20, 1912 in the Bronx, NY to Orthodox Russian immigrants, Louis and Dora Velkoff, of blessed memory. Dr. Velkoff attended DeWitt-Clinton High School, Bronx, NY. He attended Columbia University, where he played tuba in the marching band and violin in the orchestra. He later moved to Atlanta to study medicine at Emory University. When arriving in Atlanta, he moved in with the Freedman family in order to live in a kosher home. In Atlanta, he met and married Evelyn Weinkel before joining the Army in 1941. He did his medical internship and residency at Grady Hospital. Upon his return from the war, Dr. Velkoff began his practice, which was the first infertility practice in Atlanta. He practiced until he retired at age 75. After retirement he returned to Grady Hospital as a volunteer until age 99, when he broke a hip. His passion for life included his family, work, fishing, gardening, traveling, symphony, reading and the theater. He was a lifelong learner. He was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn Weinkle Velkoff, of blessed memory. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Sandra Velkoff, San Rafael, CA; son, Dr. David Velkoff, Los Angeles, CA; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Barry Gussoff, Atlanta; daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Morris Podber, Atlanta; grandchildren: Dana Gussoff, Jennifer (Mark) Salmenson, Adam and Rachel Podber; great granddaughter, Emily Salmenson; longtime companion, Judy Syna. The family would like to thank his caretaker, Delores Ward for her constant loving care. Sign online guest book at www.edressler.com. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Camp Sunshine, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, The Breman Jewish Heritage Museum or the charity of your choice. A graveside service will be held Monday, June 8, 2015 at Arlington Memorial Park. Please call Dressler's for the time of service. Arrangements by Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care, Atlanta (770) 451-4999