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Wolfson Dr. Paul Martin 63, physician and educator, of Las Vegas, NV, and Scottsdale, AZ, formerly of Northbrook, IL, died on Thursday, October 25, 2007, in Las Vegas, Nevada after a long battle with progressive supranuclear palsy. Dr. Wolfson was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on December 20, 1943. He graduated from Muhlenberg College and the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. He served his internship and residency at the Cleveland Clinic and his cardiology fellowship at the University of Iowa. In 1974 he joined the Department of Medicine at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, now known as Midwestern University, where he taught for 27 years, training thousands of students, residents, fellows and diagnostic technicians. He became director of cardiology in 1980 and a professor of medicine in 1983, posts he held until his retirement in 2002. Dr. Wolfson was one of the early osteopathic physicians to formally train in allopathic programs for internal medicine and cardiology. He was among the first osteopathic physicians to achieve fellowship in the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Wolfson authored more than 75 scholarly publications and abstracts and was a principal investigator for over 100 clinical research studies of investigational new drugs during the 1980's and 1990's. He was a brilliant educator and an expert diagnostician, beloved by his students and patients. Dr. Paul Martin Wolfson, beloved husband of Marlene, nee Rosenberg; loving father of Dr. Jack (Dr. Heather) Wolfson of Scottsdale, Arizona, Dr. Eric (Hillary) Wolfson of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Dana (Eric) Berggren also of Las Vegas; cherished grandfather of Max, Courtney, Ryan and Noah Wolfson and Maura Berggren; fond brother of Howard (Linda) Wolfson; dear uncle and friend of many. He was deeply devoted to his extended family Trudi Schack (Max) Esses, Sherwin (Jane) Rosenberg and all of his nephews and nieces and his closest friends and colleagues including Dr. Larry Haspel, Dr. David Braunstein and Sarah Dunlap Hamann. Chapel service 3 p.m. Monday at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 West Rand Road, Arlington Heights, IL. Interment at Shalom Memorial Park. Understanding the cause and finding new treatment of neurological disease is the greatest gift you can give. In lieu of flowers, please visit www.curepsp.org and make a donation in Dr. Wolfson's honor. For Info: 847-255-3520. 
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Sheldon Bender
October 22, 2019
Dear Wolfson Family, its hard to believe Paul has been gone for 12 years. I still see his smiling face and his laugh that will be forever ingrained in my mind. I hope you are all doing well and i just wanted to let you know Paul is still remembered and missed.
Marlene Finkelstein-Fine
October 24, 2008
Marlene,
I think of Paul often and miss him. If you would like to get in touch with me, please send an email to the address below.
Barbara & Stan Neimark
December 2, 2007
Dear Marilyn & Family
Sorry to hear about Paul's passing.
May time heal your pain and may his memory always be a part of your lives.
Jenn, Randy, Sydney & Taryn Yee
November 14, 2007
We want to send our love and sympathy to all of the family and friends who were blessed to have known Paul in his lifetime. We consider ourselves lucky to have known Paul and to be blessed by the friendships of the Wolfson/Berggren families.
Our hearts and prayers go out to you all. We're here for you guys if you need ANYTHING!
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Marlene Finkelstein-Fine
November 12, 2007
Marlene,
I was so saddened to hear about my cousin, Paul's passing. We had some very interesting times in AC with Howard. He was a magnetic personality, and I will always remember him fondly.
Steve Karras
November 9, 2007
I was very saddened today to hear of your family's loss. I have many fond memories of spending time at the house on Greenview (as do many of my friends)and I am so happy to have come in contact with Dr Wolfson and his rare and magnetic personality on many different occasions. Please accept my most profound condolences.
Cindy Knight
November 9, 2007
Mrs.Wolfson and family,
I'm very sorry for your loss.I had the pleasure of working under Dr.Wolfson at Olympia Fields Osteopathic Hospital for 10 years as a pacer/icd technician. I feel very grateful to have known such a brilliant,kind,and generous man.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Jim Ziccardi
November 2, 2007
I am so sorry to hear about Paul. I was grateful to have him for a friend and colleague. I considered him to be one of the most intelligent and caring physicians I have ever known. His personality and sense of humor was magnetic. I will never forget our reminiscing about Atlantic City and eating chicken feet. His legacy is eternal. I will keep Marlene and his family in my prayers. Jim Ziccardi
Barbara Cosgrove
November 1, 2007
Mrs. Wolfson & Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. I worked with Paul, as the bookkeeper for Cardiospecialists (formerly Caleel & Assoc.) since 1986.Paul has been missed greatly since his depature from the company. He was the life of the Christmas parties. He was also a good listener when I was having problems in the office. God bless all of you in your time of sorrow.
Janice Pierson, M.D.
October 31, 2007
Marlene,
I was so sorry to hear about Paul's death. I will always treasure his friendship and am grateful to have known such a brilliant physician. My prayers are with you and your family.
brad gerber
October 31, 2007
What great memories we all have of your Pop. The stories never stopped flowing the last few days. I know how much that meant to all of you. Although you family and friends are far away for the rest of your mourning, we are all with you during this difficult time. Rest in peace Doc.
andrew kotis
October 30, 2007
Dear Marlene, monday was a very sad day as I read of PW premature death.
He was an inspiration and driving force to my success as a cardiologist. Physically, he is gone, comfort comes in knowing he's touched many in wonderfull ways, in myheart there will always be a snapshot for his love of life and the love of cardiology. My prayers go to you, Jack, Eric,and Dana and rest of the family. He was truly a gifted teacher and physician.
Fran Kraft
October 30, 2007
Dear Marlene-I will always admire the courage you showed during Paul's illness. I never heard you complain. You were a real example to your children and grandchildren. I'm so glad we came to visit and see Paul one last time. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Linda Kaplan
October 29, 2007
Dear Marlene, I just want you to know how much I am thinking of you. The last few years have been very hard for you. So please feel free to call or visit during this most difficult time. My heart goes out to you and your family. Love, to all, Linda Kaplan
Kathleen Drinan DO
October 29, 2007
Marlene, Jack, Eric and Dana:
Please accept my deepest sympathy. PW was a wonderful teacher, and a thought leader in our profession. Many of us owe a debt of gratitude to him, for training us as cardiologists in his likeness. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Norene De Laurentis
October 29, 2007
As a former patient of Dr Wolfson, I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the entire family. He was truly an outstanding doctor and extremely intelligent person.
Norene De Laurentis, Lansing Il.
Gerald Newman
October 28, 2007
Marlene, I am very sorry to learn about your loss. Although our relationship was not a long one, I always admired Paul for his interesting views on life, always wanting to be the best, his interst in others and for being a true pioneer in his phase of medicine. The world lost a special human being.
I hope you and your family always remember the good times together and that time will heal your loss. (I still remember the yellow Hummer in the driveway, the first on the block!!) .. Fondly, Gerry Newman
Helen Magid - AEPhi sister
October 28, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Shelly Bender
October 28, 2007
Sarah and I want to send our deepest sympathy to the entire family. Dad was a terrific guy and inspiration to all of us. He will be terribly missed by all of us.
Sally and Spike Creamer
October 28, 2007
When we remember Paul we think of the most brilliant person we ever
knew, but what we cherish most was the fact that he was a loyal, generous true friend. We will miss him. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
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