Longtime Staten Islander, Owned Manor Road Dental Practice for 47 years, Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Friend, 84 Dr. Ira Pisetzner died peacefully at Vi at Lakeside Village Care Center in Lantana, Florida on August 8, 2022. Ira was born on November 19, 1937 to Michael and Yetta Pisetzner of Manhattan. The family moved to Castleton Corners in 1940. Ira graduated from Curtis High School and obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Wagner College, and a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from New York University School of Dentistry. Following graduation, Ira served two years as a captain in the US Army Dental Corps at Fort Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina. He then opened his private dental practice on Manor Road in Castleton Corners in 1965 and maintained the practice for 47 years. While practicing dentistry with a skillful and gentle touch, Ira put his patients at ease by sharing jokes from his broad repertoire. He was also known to squeeze a patient into an already-packed schedule when hearing that they would be bringing along a freshly made pot of pasta fagioli. Iras beloved wife of 61 years, Barbara Pisetzner, died in early 2021. Together, they enjoyed live theater, concerts, fine restaurants, movies, extensive travel, and time spent with family and friends. Ira read crime mysteries, played backgammon with competitive glee, and did crossword puzzles. In his earlier years, he played piano, tennis, paddleball, and racquetball and volunteered by delivering meals for Gods Love We Deliver. After retirement, Ira and Barbara moved full time to Delray Beach in 2013. Ira is survived by his three children Mindy Berkower (Howard), Howard Pisetzner (Michele), and Karen Fried (Richard); three grandchildren Andrew Pisetzner, Jason Berkower, and Jenna Berkower; brother Dr. Mel Pisetzner; brother-in-law Paul Kleinman (Debbie); sisters-in-law Regina Kleinman and Barbara Kleinman; and other dear relatives and longtime friends. In addition to his wife, Ira was predeceased by his sister-in-law Ellen Pisetzner and brother-in-law Joel Kleinman. Funeral services were held at Beth Israel Memorial Chapel, with interment at Eternal Light Memorial Gardens, both in Boynton Beach, Florida. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes contributions in Iras memory to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Gods Love We Deliver, or another personally meaningful charity.

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Published by Staten Island Advance from Aug. 18 to Aug. 21, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Ira Pisetzner

15 Entries

Joe Aguanno

December 13, 2023

Ira and Barbera lived next door to me and my parents on Gower St. At the time I was close friends with Barb's brother, Paul, and had many opportunities to interact with the family. I remember Ira as a sweet, gentle and kind man. He was a great neighbor. I was genuinely disheartened when I heard of his passing.

Michael Poser

September 8, 2022

Mindy,

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Deepest condolences,

Love, the Posers

Beth Rosenstein

August 31, 2022

I will always remember your dad as such a sweet and wonderful person- and always ready with a joke. My sincerest condolences.

Lisa eisenstein

August 24, 2022

Having spent a good portion of my childhood in the Pisetzner house and in Ira´s dental chair I came to know him as a kind and gentle soul with a funny laugh, particularly when he beat me at backgammon. With Sincere condolences to the family. Lisa

Kevin K

August 23, 2022

Dr. Ira was my dentist from the late 60´s thru the mid 80´s. Tho I was scared silly of dentists he always had a few jokes and always a calming attitude for me. Condolences to the family.

Joe Aguanno

August 22, 2022

Ira & Barbara were my next door neighbors for a long time on Gower St. They were great people and I remember Ira as a gentle soul, soft-spoken and kind. Hey Paul, send me an e-mail. I would like to catch up.

Yaela Faitlowicz

August 21, 2022

So sorry to hear of your loss. Ira was a colleauge for many years. I will always remember his kindness, quick wit and most of all, beloved by his patients. May his memory be for a blessing.

Colleen Piccone and Family

August 20, 2022

Sending our love and prayers to the beautiful Pisetzner family who made our childhoods golden.

Angelo Aguanno

August 19, 2022

As our next door neighbors for years, Ira and Barbara were always thoughtful, friendly and caring.
When my parents moved to Palm Springs, they unfailingly kept in touch via seasonal greeting cards. Considering the cultural differences between them, it was a sign of their spirit and humanity that they befriended, respected and showed constant kindness to one another.
The world needs more people like the Pisetzners.

Suzanne

August 19, 2022

Sooo sorry for your loss

Karen Walker Sugarman

August 19, 2022

I am so sorry for your loss. I was a babysitter for your family and enjoyed every minute spent with your dad. He was so kind, and funny. I have great memories of a trip your parents and a few of your parents´ friends made to Lake George and Fire Island. May your beautiful memories bring you joy. Rest In Peace Dr. Pisetzner

Steve Taub

August 18, 2022

So very sorry
I have such wonderful memories of your parents

Elise Ferrara

August 18, 2022

To the Pisetzner family,
You father was the best dentist , a fair and honest man with a kind heart and great personality. I enjoyed hearing stories of his travels and the joy he received being with all of you. I extend my deep sympathy on your great loss. Elise Ferrara

Shelly Isaacs

August 18, 2022

It was special for me to be part of Ira and Barbara's life in their later years when they attended my film programs at the Movies of Delray. At every presentation I remember Ira having a good joke ready before I began. And I always told him he would be a perfect person to warm-up my audience. I am sure he is not the only person who's life he brought a smile into, and I mean not just as a dentist.

Vincent Frazzetto

August 11, 2022

Ira was a very special man that was a friend a colleague for many years.
We met when I first opened my office and we shared many wonderful times together.

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