Dr. Gary R. Zuckerman

1935 - 2019

Dr.  Gary R. Zuckerman obituary, 1935-2019

Dr. Gary R. Zuckerman

1935 - 2019

BORN

1935

DIED

2019

Gary R. Zuckerman Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 3, 2019.
Dr. Gary Robert Zuckerman, born February 2, 1935, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 2, 2019.

Beloved father of Lauren (Javier) Gomez of Los Angeles, dear brother of Richard (Marsha) Zuckerman and the late Bruce (Glenda Hares) Zuckerman, uncle of Wendi Larrabrue, Craig (Lori) Zuckerman, Rebecca (Brendan) Buck and Emily Berg, cousin of Deann (Michael) Rubin, Jana (the late Bruce) Marbin, Harvey (Barbara) Soule, David (Sheila) Soule and Michael Soule.

Gary, affectionately known as "Z" to his colleagues and friends, spent his career at the Washington University School of Medicine. At his retirement in 2013, he was remembered as a "scholarly clinician and a thoughtful and respected colleague," with an unparalleled commitment to and advocate for his patients. Professor, physician, friend and great humanist whose "footprints are throughout the hospital and will remain indelible for generations to come." He will be greatly missed.

Graveside service Sunday, January 6th at 10:30 a.m. at Beth Hamedrosh Hagodol Cemetery, 9125 Ladue Road, Ladue, Missouri 63124. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are greatly appreciated to the American Parkinson Disease Association Greater St. Louis Chapter, 1415 Elbridge Payne, Ste. 150, Chesterfield, MO 63017 or Washington University School of Medicine, Gastroenterology Division, c/o Dr. Nicholas Davidson, 1001 Highland Plaza Dr West, Ste. 140, St. Louis, MO 63110.

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