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Melvin Glick Obituary

Melvin Michael Glick
December 11, 2020
Resident of Palm Desert, CA
On December 11, 2020, Melvin Michael Glick passed away peacefully in Palm Desert, CA at the age of 82. Mel was the son of Eva and Fred Glick, and brother of Sheila Cutler. He graduated from Senn High School in Chicago and the University of Illinois, before going on to dental school where he met his wife Ellen, whom he married in 1963. Mel is survived by his son Adam and his wife Stacy, his daughter Robin, and her husband Mitch. He was the proud papa of three grandchildren, Brandon, Ryan and Sophie.
Outside of the love for his family, Mel's passion was the practice of dentistry. He built and sustained successful practices in Chicago and California, and in his later years provided dental services to those with disabilities in the Palm Desert community. He was a master tactician with his dental instruments and reveled in creating beautiful smiles for his patients.
Mel was universally loved and respected by all who knew him. He had an endearing spirit and personality, was kind and considerate and had a vibrant social life. He was a patron of the arts and enjoyed playing golf and bridge in his free time.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mel's name to the Gastro Intestinal Research Fund at https://giresearchfoundation.org/donate/ or The J.F. Shea Therapeutic Riding Center https://www.sheacenter.org.


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Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Jan. 17, 2021.

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Mary and Paul Maloney

January 24, 2021

We are so sorry for your loss. Dr Glick was instrumental in helping Paul (dev disabled.) Paul was so proud to give an award to Dr G thru the good work of Russ and Mariane Benson. Thank you and God bless

Janie Knopf

January 17, 2021

Dr. Glick! What can I not say about this wonderful man! He was a genius, well known as the dentist I have now knew of him from Chicago and is he 20 years younger. I had a full lower of crowns done 40 years ago and still have them, just as good as ever. He took his staff donuts every Friday, he made everyone laugh. He pretended to not know what some special tool was that he was going to use! A brilliant man I will never forget!!!

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