Dr. Alvin W. Melser

Alvin Melser Obituary

Dr. Alvin W. Melser

AGE: 86 • Formerly of Red Bank

Dr. Alvin W. Melser, 86, formerly of Red Bank, passed away in Boca Raton, Florida on April 1, 2013. After growing up in Bayonne, NJ, Alvin went to college at Ohio State University and then graduated from The Temple University School of Dentistry. He was a Lieutenant in the United States Navy during the Korean War as the dentist on a naval ship. Alvin married Lita Pashelinsky also from Bayonne, NJ on May 27, 1956. The couple settled in Red Bank where Dr. Melser established his endodontic practice. As a certified Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics, Dr. Melser served as president of the Monmouth-Ocean County Dental Society in 1971, was a state trustee to the New Jersey Dental Association and was a member of the American Association of Endodontics. Alvin was a member of Jumping Brook and later Bamm Hollow Country Club. Dr. Melser will be remembered for his vast wine collection, elaborate wine tastings and being inducted into the prestigious wine society, Chevaliers du Tastevin. He also was an avid gardener cultivating raspberries and growing tomatoes. His love of gardening continued when he and Lita retired to Boca Raton, FL in 1986.

Alvin is survived by his wife Lita; his children, Dr. Marc Melser and wife Cindy (Marlin) Melser of Punta Gorda, Florida; Ronald and wife Debbie (Marks) Melser of Columbus, Ohio; daughter Monica and her husband Gary Gettleman of Coral Springs, Florida. Grandchildren Jason and Amy Melser; Jake and Lexi Melser; and Alec Rubenstein and Carly Gettleman.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The National Tay-Sachs and Allied Diseases Organization, www.ntsad.org. In Memory of Dr. Alvin W. Melser, Brooke Gettleman's Grandfather.

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Published by Asbury Park Press on Apr. 14, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Alvin Melser

9 Entries

Kandi Byrd

April 22, 2013

I have known Dr Melser since 2001 and had the pleasure of chatting with him yearly for his transplant follow-up. He was always pleasant, sometimes shared a joke and always made me smile when the conversation ended. I am sure he will be missed, my sympathy to his family.

April 17, 2013

To the family of Dr. Melser, I spoke to your father just before he moved out of his beautiful home in Boca, which we visited many times. I am deeply saddened about your father's passing as we spent many wonderful, mem
orable times together. Please inform me about your mother, with whom I was very close with both here in New Jersey and when I visited Florida. Again, please accept my sympathy as well as those of my family members, who also have the deepest regard for your father.
Lynn Azzolina, Red Bank

April 16, 2013

To the Melser family, especially Ron -
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. My mom was a paient of your fathers and always spoke so very nicely about him.
Not sure if you remember me Ron, but we went to Seashore Day Camp together, and RBR.

God Bless!

Jim

Harve Meskin

April 16, 2013

He gave me hope when I was a child and inspiration as an adult.

Regina Maps

April 15, 2013

To the family of Dr. Alvin Melser, I send my sympathies and prayers. I met Alvin back in 1951 or so when he bought his dental practice from my former dentist. We became very good friends. I was a student nurse at the time. I worked for him during my vacation from nursing classes and enjoyed his humorous ways with his patients. I haven't seen him in years but did call him a year ago and had a wonderful chat with him. God rest his soul.

R Mitchell

April 15, 2013

It was alway a great time at the Melser house growing up in Red Bank. Dr Melser was alwways an entertaining host!

April 15, 2013

Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers as you celebrate the life and love of your Dad. Marjorie and Jim Dellecker

Regina Maps

April 14, 2013

My deepest sympathies are extended to the family of Alvin Melser. It was 1951 when I first met Al. He took over my dentist's practice and I was in nurses training at the time. Alvin was a super dentist and I can honestly say I looked forward to my check ups. He was very humorous Alvin's dental assistant left because she was moving and I was on vacation from training so he hired me to "step and fetch it". That was all I could do for him, not knowing the dental procedures. He was very patient with me and we had a lot of laughs over my inability to be a real helper to him. We did go out a few times and he sure knew the nicest places for dinner. About a year or so ago I located an Alvin Melser via the computer and took the chance of calling that Alvin Melser to see if it was the same gentleman that I knew so long ago. Yes, it was him and I am so glad we had the chance to chat to bring each other up to date on our spouses and kids. Although it has been so many years since I have seen him, it saddens me greatly to know he is gone. I never forgot him and never will. He was a dynamic person and left his mark on all who knew him.

Lynn Azzolina

April 14, 2013

To the family of Alvin Melser, Alvin and Lita were special friends of ours for many years. He was a dear friend of Joe's since the early fifties, and after marriage we shared many happy times together. He will always be remembered as a kind, compassionate friend who will sincerely be missed.
Lynn Azzolina

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