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for Joseph Fink
William Kandravi
November 3, 2023
NO WORDS COULD EXPLAIN THE PLEASURE THE GOOD LORD SENT US ALL MY FRIEND AND DOCTOR! HINT HE HAD NO GREY AREA BUT WAS BEST EVER AT PICKING OUT OTHERS ESPECIALLY PAST GREY AREAS! GODS SPEED!
Scott Hinkle
July 21, 2021
Dr. Joseph Louis Fink was a great man who had a great son.
I first knew Dr. Fink as the father of my childhood best friend, Gordie. Gordie and I were instant best friends from the day we first met playing baseball together on the Paradise Palms field in April 1962. Both Dr. Fink and Mrs. Fink treated me like family ever since.
After my father passed in 1967, Dr. Fink took me under his wing, making certain I wanted for nothing growing up. As I trace back the years, I understand now the devotion to his son was truly remarkable.
The last time I saw Dr. Fink was at the remembrance service held for Gordie in 1998. I recall one of the speakers saying something like, "Gordie's up there giving God the best picks on college football for this weekend's games." I looked at Dr. Fink and he chuckled. He knew as well as I did how far that missed the mark on Gordie's true heart. One of the greatest regrets of my life was that I didn't grab the microphone then and there and correct the record. I'd have said, "Gordie's up there rounding second and heading for third...he slides, he's in there with a triple." Gordie and I often talked about what we were going to do in our first big league at bat. Gordie said he was "going to hit a triple because it denotes power and speed." Dr. Fink knew the power of his son's heart and mind. He helped it flourish. I think Dr. Fink and Mrs. Fink reveled in their son's brilliance and moral compass.
Well done, Dr. Fink. May you rest in peace good sir.
Ron Hedger
December 4, 2012
I wouldn't be where I am today without having had the help, support and friendship of Dr. Fink. You will be missed!
You were truly my mentor and friend.
Deborah Olson
April 25, 2012
For over 20 years, we had the pleausre of sending our delicious cherries to his families and friends. It was our pleasure to serve him. We will miss his yearly hand-written letters. Deborah Olson (Sunnyvale, Ca.)
Marvin Palatt
January 2, 2012
There was only one Joseph Fink. He was the only doctor in Las Vegas I was comfortable with. He could take one look at me and just "know". I am the violinist who played at Gordie's funeral service. I only wish I had known about this in time to play for Joe. Nobody cared for my mother as he did, and nobody cared about me that way either. He saw me through two divorces and some pretty horrific medical problems. Dr. Joe is in Paradise now, no longer able to be the oldest practicing physician in the state of Nevada. Dr. Joe was like no other "show business doctor". Dr. Fink told the truth. That is how I would like him to be remembered, perhaps with these words he gave me: When you cater to the patient you soon have a dead patient. (Joe was the man who refused to give Elvis narcotics.) and gave me so much counsel when I was loosing my mother to heart disease. My life for two decades was better because of the time I had Joe Fink for my physician. I have a wonderful doctor now in L.A. But not close.
Doctor, Friend, Mentch. I will always love you like a father.
Ronnie Skurow
December 27, 2011
We moved to Las Vegas in 1962. I remember Dr. Fink making house calls (sometimes late in the evening) to see my Dad. I babysat for Gordie several times. I could tell many stories about Dr. Fink, but I will leave it at "he was a great person and a wonderful caring Doctor who left a big impression on me and everybody he came into contact with". Shalom Dr. fink, you must be needed in heaven. Joseph, Louise, Ronnie & Mike Skurow.
Carla Rea
December 23, 2011
On behalf of Charlotte Fink, I want to send a thank you, to all of you, for the kind words expressed in his guest book. Dr. Joe, Dr. Fink - whatever you knew him as - would be embarrassed at all the praise, but secretly appreciate it. He was one in a million, as was his son Gordie. Thank you to all.
John Nelson
December 21, 2011
My family and I were lucky enough to know Dr. Fink, his wife, Charlotte, and his beloved son, Gordy, almost from our first days in Las Vegas in 1964. Little league, Rebels games at the Convention Center Rotunda, I can't begin to convey how important he was to me, my parents, and Las Vegas. Step on a nail, call Dr. Joe. Spider bite, call Dr. Joe. My thoughts are with you, Mrs. Fink.
Jill Flick
December 21, 2011
My favorite memory is the vision of my dad and Dr. Fink waiting by their cars outside Robert E Lake to bring Gordie and me home from school. I lost my good friend Gordie in 1998; I can only hope he and his dad are watching the Detroit Tigers somewhere together.
Loren Little MD,FACS
December 15, 2011
Truly Dr. Fink was that one inspiration and guiding light above all others for the practice of good medicine, and without reservation. A leader of academics no challenge was ever too large or small to engage. He is every bit a part of the Las Vegas history and tradition and will be forever remembered, and very much appreciated - -
Lawrence Schaefer
December 12, 2011
Wow. I never knew Dr. Fink. But what a wonderful legacy to leave and what a tragic loss to our town and the medical community.
John Losky
December 11, 2011
In the 1974 Dr Fink Saved My uncles life(Freddie Grace) he had a Heart Attack and I took him to UMC My uncle decided not to stay and ask me take him home... After getting him back home the phone rang it was Dr Fink he said that he had review freddies case and he was dispatching and Ambulance to return him to hospital My Uncle had blood Clot in the Heart. Freddie never remebered the Heart attack going back home or first 4 days in hospital.. Thank you Dr Fink for giving me my uncle for another 10 years after that heart attack. Our family is greatfull for Dr Fink... You are Angel He was blessing to a growing city.
Carole Grieco
December 11, 2011
Dr. Fink was one of a kind, and the type of practicing physcian rarely seen these days. It was my privilege to have known him, and your family is in my prayers during this difficult time.
Jay Robinson
December 11, 2011
Dr. Fink was a great Dr. and a great man . It was my honor to have known him .
Stephany Raimo
December 10, 2011
Dr. Fink was a brilliant man with and a kind soul. Being raised in Las Vegas, Dr. Fink was a dear friend of my family. When entering into the medical field, Dr. Fink was kind to bring me into his practice and hold me under his wings. He truelly loved what he did and whether it be a hotel guest, local patient, or a friend, he would never hesitate to help someone in need. Over the years I grew close to Dr. Fink and his wife Charlotte. I send my condolences to Charlotte and the family. Dr. Fink will forever be in my heart and you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary McGuire
December 10, 2011
I met Dr. Fink in 1973. His office was on Charleston Blvd and Teri was his nurse. He became my mother Catherine Ryan Nylander's and my doctor. He gave my mother his personal phone number and told her she could call anytime. Not only a great doctor, he was truly a kind, thoughtful and generous person.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Ryan McGuire
Al Lane
December 9, 2011
A Special Man! I met Dr. Fink while working for Charles Garrett at Fabulous Pharmacy on the Strip,I ran prescriptions to the Ceasers Palace in the late 70's. May God be with you and your family during this time!
Donna Castricone
December 8, 2011
Sometimes special people come into your life for a short period of time that was Dr. Fink. During the 1980's I met Dr. Fink at The Pasta Shop. My family owned the restaurant and Dr. Fink would come in to pick up his to go orders. He was a kind man. If he arrived before his order was ready, he would patiently wait. When I found out he was a doctor I apologized for calling him Mr. Fink but he did not stand on formality. It has probably 25 years ago that I last saw Dr. Fink and I still remember him as a caring and gentle man. He will be missed.
December 8, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you Charlotte, as well as the rest of the family. Dr. Fink was a wonderful man that truely cared about his patients and employees. He did so much for me, and I will always be greatful.
Linda Mitchum (Las Vegas, NV)
Samuel Fink
December 7, 2011
Babe and I have wonderful memories of Joe, dating back to our days together at Receiving Hospital in Detroit.
We enjoyed visiting with him in Las Vegas numerous times over the years, and when I became ill in Las vegas, he was a tremendous help and comfort to me.
His wit and wisdom have been a large part of our lives.
Dr. Sam Fink
December 7, 2011
My deepest sympathy to Dr Fink's family. He was a "one in a million" doctor/human being. I met and knew him as I was an employee of Dr M S Ahmed, his fellow cardiologist at Desert Springs Hospital. The medical community of Las Vegas has truly lost an awesome comrade.
December 7, 2011
Dr. Fink was my Mom's (Fran Thetford/Dunes Hotel) Doctor for years & I might add everyone else at the DUNES HOTEL.He was ALWAYS there for everyone, any time of the day or night.His son, Gordie, would sit in Publicity and talk sports.Mrs.Fink, we send our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to you.
Sincerely, Christy Whitbeck-Burton(Front Desk/Dunes Hotel)
A VERY Grateful Patient
December 7, 2011
Dr. Fink ~ You were truly "ONE IN A MILLION."
Kim Watson
December 6, 2011
Very sorry to hear of Dr. Fink's passing. My mother, Rea, was a patient and also worked for Dr. Fink for many years. She had great respect for him, as we all did. Mrs. Fink, our prayers are with you.
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