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Dr. Nathan William Fishman

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DR. NATHAN WILLIAM FISHMAN Dr. Nathan William Fishman of West Palm Beach, FL formerly Newark, NJ, passed away in his home on Monday, January 1, 2007 at the age of 92. Dr. Fishman was the husband of the late Bess Fishman (nee Amowitz). Nathan is survived by his son, Gary; his daughter, Wendy and son-in-law Richard Horowitz; his sister, Helen and brother-in-law Irving Pearl; four grandchildren Matthew and Jessica Fishman, and David (Carolyn) Jamie Horowitz, and his great grand daughter Anna Beth Horowitz. Growing up during the depression, Nathan attained his dream of becoming a Dentist at the age of 21, a graduate of Emory University and the youngest practicing dentist in New Jersey, where he set up an office in Newark. He was a Captain in the Army Air Corp. in World War II. He maintained his practice in Newark, later living in West Orange until he retired and moved to West Palm Beach with his wife, Bess, who passed away in October 1993. Funeral Services will be held at graveside on Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at 1:00 P.M. at Royal Palm Cemetery 5601 Greenwood Ave. West Palm Beach. Shiva will be observed at 3450 South Ocean Blvd. Palm Beach, FL. In lieu of flowers contributions in his name may be made to hospice of Palm Beaches County or the American Cancer Society. He will be greatly missed by all. To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries

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Published by The Palm Beach Post on Jan. 3, 2007.

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Georgette W. Amowitz-Gorchoff

January 3, 2007

Susan emailed the sad news and although we're not able to be with you physically, please know that our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. We send you love with sincere condolences.
Georgette and Nathaniel Gorchoff
-- "George" and Nat --

Susan & Neil Schlossberg

January 3, 2007

Deepest sympathies

Mike Amowitz

January 3, 2007

Susan saw Rick's email about 11:30pm and forwarded it to the rest of us. I found this site and will pass them the link. I'm sorry to learn of Nat's passing and that none of us can be there later today. Please accept my deepest condolences and pass my best wishes to the family there.

Love,

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