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Jay Apfelbaum Obituary
Survivors: Wife, Harriet; Daughters, Melissa B. Apfelbaum and partner Georges Menard, and Susan P. Apfelbaum.
Services: Graveside Service 2:30 PM, Monday August 29, 2022 at Keneseth Israel Cemetery, Allentown. Arrangements by Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Allentown.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Michael J. Fox Foundation or the Allentown Art Museum.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jay Apfelbaum
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Bridget
December 13, 2023
Dearest Harriet, Melissa and Susan,
You must miss him terribly. My thoughts and prayers are with you today and always.
With love always,
Bridget
Ruth Marcon
September 10, 2022
Dear Harriet,
I am so sorry to learn of Jay's passing. My deepest sympathy to you and Susan and Melissa. I know that it has been a most difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I hope to see you soon. In friendship--Ruth
Bridget Bigatel Abeniacar and Miguel Abeniacar
August 30, 2022
Dearest Harriet, Susan and Melissa,
I just received word of Jay's passing and send to you and the family my most heartfelt condolences. My history with you guys goes way back to my teen years and I must say that since that first babysitting assignment with the family I have only good memories of Doctor Apflebaum, his genuine, unique sense of humour and kindness towards me, and later towards Michel. He was a towering figure in all of our lives and I am sure you are greatly affected by his absence. Rest assured he will remain alive in my thoughts and memories. Until I am able to return stateside please know I accompany you all in spirit and prayer. With love, Bridget
Susie Frankel
August 29, 2022
My deepest sympathy. May your memories help you thru this difficult time.
Bob Hunsicker
August 29, 2022
So sorry to see this Harriet. Jay was a bright, sometimes cleverly cantankerous, and loveable guy. I always felt I could relax when Jay was giving my patients anesthesia. He was the best and one of a kind.
So sad; Condolences
Debbie A Spadaccia
August 28, 2022
I remember Dr Apfelbaum well, not only as my anesthesiologist many times but also working in the OR for a short time as an anesthesia tech. He was always very nice to me. God Bless him may he rest in peace.
David Scoblionko MD
August 28, 2022
Jay was a good friend and colleague over the years we worked together at St Lukes . He always did his best for patients and coworkers and was highly regarded . He will be missed . My most sincere condolences to his wife Harriet and the entire family .
David
David Scoblionko MD
Christine Galvin Polak
August 28, 2022
My deepest sympathies to the family. I worked with Jay at SLH for 10 years in Open Heart. A well respected and talented physician.
Daneen Kudlak
August 28, 2022
I was an OR nurse for many years at SLH in Bethlehem and worked with Dr. Apfelbaum many times. I learned so much from him. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Elena Pascal
August 28, 2022
Harriet,
Joe and I were saddened to learn of Jay's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Elena and Joe Pascal
Tina Rutkowski CRNA
August 28, 2022
My most sincere sympathy to the entire family
I loved working with Dr. Apfelbaum at St. Luke's.
A grateful American.
August 28, 2022
Sir, thank you for your service to our country.
Molly and Mike Lieberman
August 28, 2022
Jay was a great physician excellent fellow St Luke´s board member great art museum supporter who had a wicked sense of humor. We were privileged to have known him. Our sincere condolences on his passing.
Robert J. Miklas, AT2AC, USN
August 28, 2022
You are now relieved from your watch. A job well done fellow Vietnam Veteran. America thanks you for your service when your service was needed in Vietnam. America also thanks you for stepping up to the plate in defense of freedom. A Navy Vietnam Veteran.
Roxanne Peters
August 28, 2022
I remember scrubbing in the OR for our first Open Heart surgery at St
Luke´s hospital Room D.
Dr Jay was at the head giving anesthesia and everything went like clockwork and we were glad we had
a excellent anesthesiologist.
Rest In Peace Dr Jay
Grateful
August 27, 2022
Sir,
Thank You for Your service to our country.
God Bless You!
God be with your family!
Sincerely,
A Grateful American
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