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ALFRED MOLDOVAN Obituary

MOLDOVAN--Dr. Alfred, 92, died on November 4, survived by sons Joseph and Micah, their wives Susan and Rebecca, grandchildren Daniel and Jessica, nephew David, niece Sharon. Lived life with a passion for social justice, medicine, and family. Captain, US Army Air Corp., bomber group, WWII. Practiced medicine in Harlem for over 47 years. In 1964, helped found the Medical Committee for Human Rights to "lend a medical presence" to the Civil Rights Movement. On Bloody Sunday, March 7, 1965, was the only doctor who made it onto the Pettus Bridge to care for the beaten and bloodied on the march from Selma to Montgomery. Fought to desegregate the AMA. Tended to Columbia students who were beaten while protesting against the Vietnam War. With his wife Jean, was a major Judaica collector and scholar. Totally devoted to his family, extended family and friends. Funeral: Plaza Jewish Community Chapel, 630 Amsterdam, November 7, 10:30am.

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Published by New York Times on Nov. 6, 2013.

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terry-Val-Fileve palmer

November 8, 2013

Love you Doc- rest in peace - the Palmers

Jessica Lewis

November 8, 2013

Our family is so very sad to hear of Al's passing. What a treasure of a man. I grew up hearing so many marvelous stories about Al, as he and my father, Jerome Litt, were extremely close friends for so many years (going back to medical school!)
We send our deepest condolences and love to the entire family.
The family of Jessica (Litt) Lewis

Professor Gershon Hundert

November 7, 2013

To the Moldovan family,
May you find comfort together with all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Dr Moldovan very kindly shared images of some of his treasures with the YIVO Encycopedia of Jews in Eastern Europe.

Elrad & Mazel Orenstamm

November 7, 2013

As the God of King David promised him "length of days to time indefinite" may His promise to bring an end to mourning and reunite us with our loved ones bring your family a measure of comfort and hope.

Hon. Jeffrey Levin

November 7, 2013

Another dear friend of my father Lester and of the Levin family has passed on. Please accept our heart felt condolences. In many ways the good doctor has left a worthy legacy.

Tzipora Steinmetz

November 6, 2013

To Micah and family. May God comfort you among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem Love. Tzipora

Abe Steinmetz

November 6, 2013

Micah and Rebecca
May you be comforted by good memories of your father.
And you should have only simchos in the family.
Avi and Ettie

November 6, 2013

A very dear and precious friend left us and we will miss him. Wishing the family heartfelt condolences.
Elia and Henri Zimand

PROF. MICHAEL KAUFMAN

November 6, 2013

THERE ARE THOSE PEOPLE THAT YOU MEET ONCE IN A LIFETIME THAT INSPIRE ONES GROWTH IN BOTH KNOWLEGE, AND AN UNEQUAL SENSE OF ONES HUMANITY. HE TAUGHT YOU HOW TO SEE AND UNDERSTAND. TO SAY HE WILL BE MISSED IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT. HE TOUCHED MANY PEOPLE I AM SO HONORED TO BE AMONG THE MANY.

David Levy

November 6, 2013

Heartfelt condolences to the Moldovan family. David and Ellen Levy mourn the loss of a great man-Dr. Alfred Moldovan.

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