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Philip Dworetzky Obituary
Longtime resident of Scarsdale and Pound Ridge, New York, Dr. Philip Jack Dworetzky, 90, passed away from Covid-19 on April 24th, 2020, after a long battle against Alzheimer's.
He was born on December 27, 1929, in Yonkers, New York. Phil attended New York University, graduating in 3 years, and then completed his doctorate degree in dentistry at that school. Dr. Dworetzky married Florence Chachkes in 1953, who survives him after 67 years of devoted marriage. Phil served as a captain in the US Air Force from 1954-1956.
Dr. Dworetzky built a distinguished practice in Scarsdale, NY serving the community for almost 50 years with his skill, charming disposition, and quick wit. He was also an inventor of dental impression material and built a successful business as an owner of Crown Delta. Phil was a long time member of Bet Am Shalom in Scarsdale and Bet Torah in Mt. Kisco. He was a master of crossword puzzles and with his dexterous hands built a country house with friends that he shared with family for decades.
Along with his loving wife, Phil is survived by his brother, Edward Dworetzky, four children and their spouses, Beth Dworetzky (and Kevin), Alan Dworetzky (and Anne), Steven Dworetzky (and Barbara), and Vicki Elkins (and Jay) along with eight grandchildren he adored: Zachary, Sam, Jordan, Alex, Sarah, Griffin, Ari, and Ethan. His family was his most precious gift but he also touched many lives through his talented sense of humor and outgoing personality.
A private burial will be held on April 27, 2020, at The Mount Hope Cemetery in Hastings, New York. A memorial will be held at a later date. Donations in Phil's name may be made to The Alzheimer's Association: www.alz.org
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Jamie
May 13, 2020
I came by this obituary only because I wanted 2 send a long overdue card saying hello 2 this wonderful guy. I. had recently had a conversation with someone about Dr. D. & how there are so few practitioners like him. I first met Dr. Dworetsky in 1972 when I worked in a dental practice that he referred to. He was always upbeat & hilarious. I was 22 & he would often offer me fatherly advice. I soon learned what a spectacular dentist he was..actually an artist. No one could compare. He was brilliant. Thru the years when I've met his former colleagues we would reminisce & everyone of them would speak so highly of him & his wonderful wife Florence. My condolences 2 his entire family. He was a truly special man.
Richy Strassman
April 26, 2020
My condolences Florence and family. I remember Phil and Larry's office on Garth Road very well.
Richy
April 26, 2020
So very sorry . My sincere condolences. Joel Weissman, Easton Ct.
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