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HOWARD GINSBURG Obituary

GINSBURG--Howard, M.D., age 83, beloved husband of Judi, father to Deborah, Andrew, and Karen, brother to Eleanor and the late Richard, grandfather to Benjamin, Leo, and Remi, and uncle to many nieces and nephews. Former chief of surgery at LaGuardia Hospital, later named North Shore University Hospital in Forest Hills, where he practiced for over 30 years. Howard was house goalie for Eliot House at Harvard University as an undergraduate, completed medical school at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, followed by service as a lieutenant commander in the United States Navy. Howard will be deeply missed and forever remembered for his devotion and commitment to his family and his patients, his humbleness and intellect, and as a man of the highest moral character, with a conviction to always do the right thing.

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Published by New York Times on Nov. 12, 2023.

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Edward Drachman

February 27, 2024

So sorry to just learn of Howie's passing. Although we were not in contact in recent years, I have many wonderful memories of our close friendship at Latin School and Harvard. My deepest condolences to his family.

Jim Faulk

December 14, 2023

Howie was my closest friend that first year at P&S. We lived on the same floor at Bard Hall. We enjoyed playing tennis several times. He was very competitive, me too. I miss him!

Robert Lisak

December 13, 2023

We are saddened to learn of Howard's death. A really good man.
Bob and Deena Lisak

bruce m forester. md

December 13, 2023

sad. fellow clasasmate and dear friend. rest in -peace. bruce forester

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