08/09/07 - NNHS Newsletter
- Cyril Mirmelstein
Cyril R. Mirmelstein
(d. 7 Aug 2007)
Newport News High School Class of 1934
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08/09/07 - NNHS Newsletter
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
Sad news has come to us once again. Beloved Newport News dentist, Dr. Cyril R. Mirmelstein, has passed away in Williamsburg at the age of 91.
From the Daily Press - 08/09/07:
Dr. Cyril R. Mirmelstein
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WILLIAMSBURG - Dr. Cyril R.
Mirmelstein, a lifelong resident of Hampton Roads, died peacefully,
surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2007, at his home in
Williamsburg. He was 91. Dr. Mirmelstein, a 1934 graduate of Newport News
High School, received his undergraduate degree from The College of William
and Mary in 1938, and earned his Dental degree from the Medical College of
Virginia with honors in 1942. He served on the faculty for a short time
before entering the military service during World War II; he then began his
private practice in Newport News in 1948, caring for his patients faithfully
and compassionately for over 48 years. Throughout his career, Dr.
Mirmelstein held various offices in the Virginia Dental Association, was a
fellow of the Virginia State Dental Association, the American College of
Dentistry and the International College of Dentistry, and was appointed by
the late Governor John Dalton to the Virginia Board of Dentistry, where he
served as President. In addition, he was a board member of the Peninsula
United Fund, Rodef Sholom Temple, Jewish Federation of the Virginia
Peninsula, Jewish Community Center and Boy Scout Troop #5. He was also a
volunteer at the Williamsburg Hospice House after his retirement in 1990. In
1998, the Medical College of Virginia honored Dr. Mirmelstein as the
outstanding alumnus of the year, and in 2006, he was in the inaugural class
of alumni to receive the School of Dentistry Medallion. This award, the
school's highest honor is presented to individuals who, through their lives
and work, have advanced its mission and vision. Always interested in the
ethics and professionalism of his beloved career, and hoping to expose
dental students to the importance of such values, Dr. Mirmelstein
established the Cyril R. Mirmelstein Lectureship in Dental Ethics at MCV in
1989. This lectureship has become a permanent, integral and important part
of the School's curriculum and a model for other lectureships throughout the
country. The same extraordinary eye for detail and manual dexterity that
marked his dental career, served Dr. Mirmelstein in his retirement years as
well. He was a gifted stained glass artist and woodworker and his prolific
creations grace the homes and offices of many of his friends and loved ones.
Always a student of the world, he enjoyed keeping up with his profession,
traveling, playing golf and volunteering in his community, making new
friends along the way. He was a kind, thoughtful and joyful man-the
patriarch of his family-and a mentor to many. His wit and strength of spirit
are an inspiration to all who knew and loved him, and he will be greatly
missed. Dr. Mirmelstein was preceded in death by his children, Betty Joann
and Robert Mirmelstein; his parents, Dora and Isaac Mirmelstein; his sister,
Florence; and brothers, Ellis and Dr. Sam Mirmelstein and his wife, Grace.
Dr. Mirmelstein leaves to mourn, his beloved wife of 64 years, Evelyn Flax
Mirmelstein; his devoted children, John (Beth) of Shaker Heights, Ohio, and
Jean Ann Wensell (Edward) of New Creek, W.Va.; his cherished grandchildren,
Ian Mirmelstein (Jenny) of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, and Lyndsey Mirmelstein
of Chicago, Ill.; his treasured great-grandsons, Casey and Owen Mirmelstein
of Cleveland Heights, Ohio; brothers-in-law, Dr. Herman Flax (Melanie) of
Rockville, Md., and Joseph Flax (Beverly) of Alexandria; one niece, Sandra
Levy (Marshall) of Rockville, Md.; nephews, Jalmar Flax of San Juan, Puerto
Rico, Edward Mirmelstein (Judy) of Newport News, Dr. Marshall Flax (Debra)
of Port St. Lucie, Fla., and Dr. Ira Flax (Phyllis) of Houston, Texas; and
eight great-nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express their gratitude
to the many kind doctors, nurses and caregivers as well as Personal Touch
Homecare & Hospice, for their generous and loving care to Dr. Mirmelstein. A
graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 10, in Rosenbaum
Memorial Cemetery, officiated by Rabbi Scott A. Gurdin. The family will
receive friends following the service at the residence. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to VCU School of Dentistry, Mirmelstein
Ethics Endowment, 520 N. 12th Street, Suite 425, P.O. Box 980566, Richmond,
VA 23298, or a charity of choice. Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements. Published in the Daily Press on 8/9/2007. Guest Book |
| Dr. Mirmelstein was one of my first dentists I went to as a child growing up in Newport News. I am very sorry for your loss. |
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Valarie Adelman Blaes
(Richmond, VA) - August 9, 2007 |
| Please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of Dr. Mirmelstein. He was my first and BEST dentist in Newport News and when we moved he was sorely missed. I remember walking to his office in Stuart Gardens and how it felt to sit in the waiting room. I never had a cavity under his care! He always made me feel important and our family loved him. I also loved the candy suckers! With admiration and sadness, |
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Paula Sturtevant Comstock
(Houston, TX) - August 9, 2007 |
| My first "boss", years of learning from him! He was a wonderful person and will be missed, my condolences to his family. |
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Myra (Wilkins) Golden (Wolf
Creek, MT) - August 9, 2007 |
| Dr. Mirmelstein was my first dentist. He was so good with us as kids and he always made you feel safe. I missed him when he retired and the world will miss him now that he has passed. I know he touched many lives and will be remembered forever. God Bless him and his family. He was a great man! |
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Carolyn Blanchard
(Smithfield, VA)
- August 10, 2007
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| Dr. Mirmelstein and I trained together as Hospice volunteers. While men who volunteer for Hospice are few, they are typically uniquely empathic, and that was certainly the case with "C.R.". I later joined the Hospice staff and had the opportunity to introduce him to patients and families who were the fortunate recipients of his conscientious care and gentle wit. His was a life well-lived and C.R. will be greatly missed by many. My condolences to Evelyn and the rest of the family. |
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Chris Faia (Williamsburg, VA)
- August 12, 2007 |
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Our deepest sympathies are extended to the Mirmelstein family and their friends at this time.
Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!
Love to all, Carol
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