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JORGE LITVAK Obituary
Jorge Litvak, M.D.
On August 13, 2021, Jorge Litvak 92, died peacefully at his home in Bethesda, Maryland. Beloved husband of Paula Litvak; loving father of Joanna Ehat (Grant), Alexandra Landow (Oliver), and Juan Pablo Litvak (Christiane); cherished Tata of grandsons Nate, Alex, Nick, Zack, and Theo. He was born on May 2, 1929 in Antofagasta, Chile to Mauricio and Juanita. He was the last survivor of four brothers: Mario, Sergio, and Agustin with whom he remained close throughout their lives.He graduated from the University of Chile School of Medicine where he later became the youngest professor of medicine, dean of the medical school, and eventually was named provost of his beloved university. This brought him great pride. He moved his family to Washington DC. in 1974 where he had an illustrious career at the World Health Organization leading efforts against non-communicable diseases in Latin America.A service will be held on August 20 at 3 p.m. at Joseph Gawler's Sons in Washington, DC. For those who are not vaccinated or are unable to attend in person, please visit https://tinyurl.com/JorgeLitvak . Masks will be required.
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Silvia Roggiero
August 17, 2021
Mi mas sentida condolencia señora Litvak y familia por esta gran perdida, tuve la satisfacción de trabajar con el en el Instituto de Salud de los Estados Unidos donde adquirí una gran experiencia para mi carrera, no puedo acompañarle hasta su ultima morada porque estoy viviendo en Ecuador, Paz en su Tumba.
Luzmaría Esparza
August 17, 2021
QEPD el amigo, el compañero de trabajo PAHO, el gran jugador de ajedrez. Siempre atento ayudar a otros. Nuestro más sentido pésame a su familia.
Luzmaría Esparza
August 17, 2021
QEPD el amigo, el compañero de trabajo de PAHO, al gran jugador de ajedrez , siempre dispuesto ayudar a los demás. Nuestro pésame a su familia.
Elias Anzola Perez
August 17, 2021
Jorge was my first chief in PAHO and always his suggestions and decisions were good. Thanks, Jorge!
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