Barbara Ann Chaitin

Barbara Ann Chaitin obituary, Leesburg, FL

Barbara Ann Chaitin

Barbara Chaitin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Page-Theus Funeral Home & Cremation Services on Oct. 5, 2022.
Barbara Ann Chaitin, M.D., 70, The Villages, Florida passed away on September 30, 2022. Barbara was born on April 17, 1952 in Queens, New York to her parents Horace Chaitin, M.D, and June (Opolinsky) Chaitin.
Barbara was an expert pathologist and was board certified and specialized in Anatomic Pathology and Forensic Pathology. She went to the University of Michigan for undergraduate school and received her Medical Degree (M.D.) at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. Barbara had a Fellowship at Stanford University Hospital and Medical Center in Anatomic Pathology. She was a Surgical Pathologist at the MD Anderson Cancer Center. Barbara was a pathologist at numerous hospitals in New York, as well as medical centers and laboratories in Florida, Vermont and New Mexico. She was an Associate Medical Director at IMPATH, the National Medical Director at Genzyme Genetics, and Director of Surgical Pathology and Medical Director at NeoGenomics Laboratories. Her career lasted over 40 years.
She originally moved to Orlando, Florida from New York and subsequently moved to Bonita Springs and then to The Villages, Florida. Barbara was a world-wide traveler and traveled to places across the globe to see total eclipses of the sun. She was an avid reader and was a lover of art, music and jigsaw puzzles.
She is survived by her three sisters: Nancy Tomack and her husband Larry Tomack, M.D.; Wendy Chaitin and her husband John Wright and Melissa Chaitin and her wife Brigid Bianco; four loving nieces: Samantha, Elizabeth, Amanda and Allison and loving grand-nephew and grand-niece: Carter and Ava.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband Tom.
Online condolences may be made at www.pagetheusfuneral.com. Arrangements entrusted to Page-Theus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Leesburg, FL.

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David Bodmer

May 14, 2023

I spent a week in 2018 with Barbara in Bhutan, then two weeks in Northern India, then in 2020 several weeks traveling to Eastern Island, followed by Patagonia. Last summer we began discussing visiting the Stans, and today found Barbara's obituary. So sad! 70 is way too young - too many countries to visit and eclipses to see. I miss you Barbara. RIP.

Maryam Zenali

January 7, 2023

Barbara was a true friend; I am so sorry to hear her passing. We worked together when I was in VT and developed friendship. I have outmost respect for Barbara and forever cherish knowing her. The comfort of seeing Barbara again may be taken away, but not her fond memories. Rest In Peace dear friend.

Amer K. Abu Alfa, MD

November 3, 2022

I am so saddened to hear of Barbara's passing. I met her when she periodically came to the University of Vermont as a per diem pathologist. I always enjoyed conversing with her, getting her advice about work and life, and hearing about her travels. What a wonderful person! The type of person you feel glad and lucky to have met. I wish the family my sincere condolences. May her beautiful memory help soothe the pain and sadness of her absence.

Carol Frederique

October 10, 2022

I was so sorry to hear of Dr Chaitin“s passing. I worked with her at Impath and Genzyme Genetics. My sincere condolences to the entire family.

Sheryl Genco

October 5, 2022

Barb was a wonderful friend and I admired her very much, as a lover of the arts, travel, and her adventurous spirit. RIP Sheryl Genco

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