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VICTOR ALTCHEK Obituary

ALTCHEK--Victor, MD. Dr. Victor Altchek of Palm Beach, FL and Manhattan passed away on October 23 at age 94. Beloved husband of Thiya Lulinsky Altchek, adored father of Caren Pauley and Dr. Douglas Altchek and cherished grandfather of Rachel, Muriel and Sarah and great-grandchildren Milo, Maia and Abigail. Accomplished surgeon, medical pioneer, and connoisseur of French 18th century furniture. He was predeceased by his first wife Muriel Lederman Altchek. Graveside funeral at Mt. Hebron on Friday, 11:30am. Shiva to follow at the office of Dr. Altchek, 115 East 61st Street and also on Sunday 47pm.

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Published by New York Times on Oct. 24, 2013.

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Robert Apter

October 24, 2013

Sorry to read about your dad. We spent summers together on Daytona St. in Atlantic Beach. I was a grandson of the Hindus' on 112 Daytona St.

Evan Berman

October 24, 2013

So sorry for your loss; he took me under his wing when I was a new surgeon with the LaGuardia Medical Group in 1989.

Ladan Basiri

October 24, 2013

Dear Caren, I am very sorry for your loss and please accept my deepest sympathy. Ladan

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