Name: Memorial service for Gary L. Schechter M.D.
Start: 2018-09-25T17:00:00.000Z
Location: Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory - Southside Chapel - Virginia Beach

Gary L. Schechter, M.D.

Virginia and Naples, FL

Surrounded by family, Dr. Schechter passed away

September 15, 2018 from a traumatic brain injury due to a fall.

Born and raised in New York State, Gary attended

Syracuse University, then graduated Summa Cum Laude, first in his class, from the State of New York College of

Medicine, upstate. He interned at Montefiore Hospital in New York, served with the United States Public Health

Service Hospitals, Norfolk, Virginia and Baltimore,

Maryland. He was a resident in Ear, Nose and Throat

specialty Washington University/Barnes Hospital, St Louis, Missouri.

Dr. Schechter began his professional career on the faculty of the Department of Ear, Nose and Throat at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas.

He returned to Norfolk, Virginia, and became the founding Chairman of the Department of Ear, Nose and Throat

Surgeons at the Eastern Virginia Medical School, developing a Residency program, a Research division, a Hearing and Balance Center, and one of the country' s leading Head and Neck Cancer practices. His CV documents his participation in many state and national medical organizations.

Dr. Schechter, retired in 1999 as Professor and Chairman Emeritus, and then shared his time between Virginia and Naples, Florida.

Putting his years of sailing behind, he pursued his

woodworking hobbies, his love of motor-homing, and

fearless dedication to community activities that protect the environment.

He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Barbara, three children: Jordana Schechter Efland (Michael), Stefan Beth Schechter Rosenberg (Paul) and Rick Schechter (Sandy). Eight grandchildren: Jessica and Matthew Efland (Hallie), Elizabeth and Jacob Rosenberg, Kristina Skeen, Kaitlyn and Jack Schechter.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Public

Broadcasting (Norfolk, VA or Naples, FL) or the Southwest Florida Conservancy (Naples, Florida). The family would also like you to consider being an organ donor.

A memorial service, followed by the meal of condolence, will be held on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 1:00pm at Altmeyer Funeral Home at their new location, 5033 Rouse Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23462. The family will receive visitors at the home of Jordie and Michael Efland on Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. 624 Sam Snead Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23462.

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Published by Naples Daily News on Sep. 20, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Gary Schechter

Sponsored by Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory - Southside Chapel - Virginia Beach.

10 Entries

Ken & Kathi Barefoot

September 26, 2018

Barbara,
We were shocked and saddened
to hear of Gary's passing.
Please know that our
thoughts and prayers
are with you all.

Melissa aka Mel Pittman

September 23, 2018

I was so saddened to hear of Dr Schechter's passing. I have fond memories of my time as his nurse.He instilled in me my love for head and neck cancer patients and I am still caring for this population 20+ years later. I know your hearts are breaking. You will all be in my prayers.

Vickie Zelasko

September 21, 2018

I had the pleasure of working for Dr Schechter when I graduated from high school up until he left the practice to join EVMS. I send my deepest condolences to the family.

Bob and Jean Bricker

September 20, 2018

Bob and Jean Bricker send their deepest sympathies to Barbara and the family. Gary will be missed. He was a treasured friend.

Maxine Byrne

September 20, 2018

My deepest sympathy Barbara, so sorry for your loss. Love, Your neighbor Maxine. ❤

September 19, 2018

please accept my deep condolences on the passing of Gary. I practiced in Norfolk Va. at more or less the same time as Gary thou in a different field,namely Ob-Gyn.

I didn't know Gary that well but it saddened me greatly to read about his sudden passing.

Gad Brosch md. norfolk Va

parker cross

September 19, 2018

Please accept heartfelt condolences from one who had some splendid experiences with Gary, and was able several years ago to reconcile later differences when we met at a retired doctors' luncheon after a long period of separation. I tried unsuccessfully to
communicate after that in hopes for more mutual understanding.

Ms. Carolyn Saunders

September 19, 2018

I send my condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. Dr. Schechter was my ENT doctor and also my granddaughter, he diagnosed her with hearing loss, He was a great ENT physician. He had excellent work ethics, I also had the opportunity to work with him as a nurse at SNGH. His wisdom and knowledge will be truly missed.

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