Jack H. Okun

Family-Placed Funeral Notice

JACK H. OKUN, DDS, MS “Good Deeds are Eternal” Thousands of beautiful smiles will continue to make the world happier all because of Dr. Jack H. Okun, Orthodontist. Dr. Okun lost his courageous eight-year battle with cancer on October 31, 2005. Born, reared and educated in New York City, he was the only child of the late Louis and Rachel Okun. Dr. Okun attended P.S.#11 Elementary, McCoombs Junior High and graduated from Bronx High School of Science. He was a symphony trained trombone player. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from New York University where he was inducted as a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Liberal Arts Honor Society. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from New York University where he was a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society. He then served two years as a captain in the United States Air Force while stationed in London, England. He then attended North Western University in Chicago where he earned a Master of Science degree in Orthodontics. A lifelong dream of living in Florida was fulfilled when he moved to West Palm Beach. He set up his first practice on Belvedere Road. Two years later he designed and built his dream office on Park Avenue in Lake Park where he practiced orthodontics for 37 years. When he retired he donated his dental office equipment to “Floating Dental Clinic” based on a boat in Honduras. Retirement allowed him to pursue his love of music. He played in many concert and Jazz bands as well as charity benefits. He served as president of the Palm Beach Gardens Concert Band. He also played with the Musicmeisters, a local jazz and oompa-pa band. He was a lifetime member of the American Dental Association and a frequent lecturer at the Palm Beach County Dental Research Clinic. His love of children led him to numerous children's Dental Health activities and school classroom visits. He authored numerous articles in the Journal of the American Dental Association and the American Journal of Orthodontics. Proudest moments for him were the joy he received from the accomplishments of his family. Dr. Okun leaves his wife and soul mate of 38 years, Rosalind of Tequesta, FL; his first-born son, Louis Brian Okun, C.P.A., Tampa, FL and his second born son, Michael Scott Okun, M.D. (wife Leslie Okun) of Gainesville, FL. Multitudes of colleagues and friends will miss his sense of humor and his penchant for always doing it right. Graveside services will be 10 AM Thursday, November 3 at Riverside Memorial Park, Tequesta, FL. Shiva will be observed at the Okun residence in Tequesta. “Our family must translate pain into action and tears into growth.” Therefore, we request donations be made in Dr. Okun's name to Temple Judea Children's Educational Fund, Hospice, or PBG Concert Band Okun Scholarship Fund. Arrangements by Levitt-Weinstein Memorial Chapel, West Palm Beach.