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Harold Blumenthal Obituary
Norfolk - Dr. Harold S. Blumenthal died unexpectedly at his residence on Sunday September 24, 2017. A lifelong Norfolk resident he was the son of the late Adolph and Ella Chapel Blumenthal. A graduate of Granby High school, Dr. Blumenthal maintained a medical practice with offices in Virginia Beach and on the Eastern Shore.
He was a kind, thoughtful and loving brother and friend. He was very well versed in medicine and Judaism and was a lifelong member of B'Nai Israel Congregation.
Surviving is his one devoted sister and brother-in-law, Edie B. and Louis R. Schlain, one adoring nephew, Adam Max Schlain, two aunts, Sarah B. Cedd and Mrs. Shirley Blumenthal and many cousins.
A funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon Today, September 26, 2017, in H. D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel conducted by Rabbi Sender Haber. Burial will follow in the B'Nai Israel Cemetery. After burial there will be a Meal of Consolation at the B'Nai Israel Temple, 420 Spotswood Ave., Norfolk. Shiva services will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4:00-8:00P.M. at the sister's residence. The family has requested that contributions be made to B'Nai Israel Congregation or Beth Sholom Home. H. D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel, is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.hdoliver.com
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Eunice Appling
December 6, 2018
Dr. Blumenthal was a very patient and wonderful doctor . He will be greatly missed.
Vanessa Simth
November 7, 2017
I only got the news sometime after My Dear Dr Blumenthal had passed. He treated me for many years when I had insurance and when I didn't. I looked at him as first my Dr and second as a friend that had the gift of lessening and being honest but kind. He had what many younger Drs.today know nothing about. Humanism. Rest in peace Doc.
Beverly Housman
October 24, 2017
Dr. Blu as i often called him was my doctor for four years and my brothers dr who had no insurance for the past year. He was a very kind and compassionate man and went above and beyond his call of duty. He used to see uninsured people at such a low rate, but always treated us the same. We will surely miss you Dr. Blu...
October 6, 2017
Only met you a couple of times in your Va. Beach office. I've not seen a more caring and compassionate doctor before then. Absolutly nailed my diagnosis on the first appointment and I've been searching for answers quite sometime. So unfortunate to loose one of the best. My prayers go out to the family.
Peggy and Linwood Christian
September 30, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Linwood and Peggy Christian
September 29, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. Harold was a great man and will be missed. Edie, you gave a nice talk at the funeral. Will call you later.
Rona
Alice Bowdwin
September 29, 2017
My condolences to Dr. Blumenthal's family. He was a kind gentle Dr who will be sorely missed.
Laura Lanterman
September 28, 2017
Yes, I will surely miss Dr. Blumenthal, my friend and doctor. My prayers for the family and friends. May GOD comfort your hearts and may Jesus be your Messiah. Love, Laura
Neal Minsberg
September 27, 2017
To the Family,
So very sorry to learn of Harold's passing. Those times when I came to shul, I could always count on seeing him there...no doubt one of Rabbi Bornstein's favorites. Harold will be missed by all who knew him. Sincerely, Neal
Carolyn Bono
September 27, 2017
Dr Blumenthal was a wonderful person, a caring knowledgeable. Physician, a pleasure to work with and a major loss to us in the Medical profession. I worked In the hospital Emergency Department, and Heritage Hall with him and he always answered his pages and saw his patients regularly. He took the time to listen to their concerns and never treated them as second class citizens because of age , gender or race. He also listened to the nurses and valued their input he was a joy to work with, we had many discussions and laughs during our many years of working together, he will be greatly missed by many. . May your family find peace in knowing he was a well asteemed man!
kathy shelton
September 26, 2017
So sorry to hear this..he was such a nice person, and dr.family in my thoughts and prayers
September 26, 2017
Dr Blumenthal was a thoughtful and caring physician . He served many of our communities underserved often at a reduced rate. His generosity and his kindness extended to those who were less fortunate than he. He will be missed.
Jeana Marshall
September 26, 2017
Sending my prayers to the family. He was and always will be a wonderful man. He was my doctor for several years and he took good care of me. He always listened to what I had to say. R.I.P. Doc.
Jane Heath
September 26, 2017
I knew Dr. Blumenthal when I volunteered at Shore Memorial in Nassawadox, VA., he was a Dr. there at the time.
I am so saddened to learn of his passing.
He was always concerned about my well being, he would call me from time to time. He was special, and I will surely miss hearing from him.
I am in prayer for the family.
Jane Heath
Jacquelyn Robinson
September 26, 2017
Dr. Blumenthal was an amazing doctor. He was our family doctor. I am truly going to miss him. He treated every patient with respect and always had a listening ear. I don't think there is another Doctor like him. May he Rest In Peace. My condolences are with his family in this time of grief.
Renita Bodiford
September 26, 2017
To the love ones of Dr. H Blumenthal,
I am so saddened to hear this news. I have been his patient since 2012, he was such a wonderful person and doctor. He will truly be missed. May God be your comfort during this difficult time.
Helen Kaplan
September 26, 2017
Edie, Louis, and Adam: my thoughts and prayers are with you during this extremely difficult time. ❤
Valerie Mears
September 26, 2017
Dr. Blumenthal was a wonderfully kind and compassionate man of medicine. He always took the time to listen, and offer help in any way he could. He will be forever missed.
Linda Guy
September 26, 2017
To The Family of Dr. Blumenthal, I was extremely saddened to hear of his unexpected passing. I worked with Dr. Blumenthal for many years at Shore Memorial Hospital and in most recent years have been a patient. He was a warm and compassionate man and will be missed by many
September 26, 2017
our condolences and sympathy to the family.
dr a rassool and medical staff
TAMMY & ABRAHAM DRUMMOND
September 26, 2017
YOUR LAUGHTER WILL BE MISSED GREATLY
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