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Irwin L. Hirsch, MD, 84
November 12, 2016
Irwin L. Hirsch, MD, 84, passed away at his Manheim Township home on Saturday, November 12, 2016. He was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Benjamin and Mary (Milikovsky) Hirsch. Dr. Hirsch’s loving wife of 61 years, Enid (Aaron) Hirsch, passed away May 27, 2016. He attended James Madison High School, New York University-where he played basketball and Chicago Medical School.
He is survived by three sons: Steven Hirsch, husband of Terri of Brea, CA, Eric Hirsch, husband of Rachel of Fanwood, NJ and Dr. Lorin Hirsch, husband of Renae of Lancaster; daughter-in-law Patricia Hirsch of Cincinnati, OH and 12 grandchildren and 2 great-grandsons. Dr. Hirsch was preceded in death by his son Michael Hirsch.
After Medical School, Dr. Hirsch served an internship at Rochester General Hospital, then 4 years in the Air Force at Keesler AFB in Biloxi, Miss., where he was head of the Family Practice Department. Upon discharge he and Enid settled in Lancaster as house physician at St. Joseph Hospital before setting up practice in Family Medicine in 1961. He served many years as Chairman of the Family Practice Department. He and Dr. Moncrief merged and became Family Practice Associates. His son Lorin joined their practice making him proud that his name would continue giving good medical care to the many patients and friends he cultivated over his 40 years of practice.
After retiring in 1998, he and Enid shared their times between Lancaster and Carlsbad, CA. When asked what he missed about his Practice, he replied that he only missed the relationship with his patients, not the actual practice of medicine. Dr. Hirsch was very proud that his grandson was becoming a physician.
He continued to enjoy golf and tennis until he could no longer participate. He had also played basketball at the Lancaster YMCA.
Dr. Hirsch was a member of Temple Beth El and various Jewish organizations and charities, including serving on the Board of Temple Beth El and the Lancaster Jewish Community Center. He previously served as Deputy Coroner for Manheim Township and was Medical Director at Lancashire Hall for many years.
Funeral Services will take place 2:00 PM November 14, 2016 at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA, followed by interment in Beth El Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made in Dr. Hirsch’s memory to Temple Beth El, Temple Beth El, 1836 Rohrerstown Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601 or to the American Cancer Society 314 Good Dr., Lancaster, PA 17603.
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Condolences to the Family
November 18, 2016
I was sorry to read of the passing of Dr. Hirsch. For the longest time he was my personal physician and was always willing to go the extra mile. He will be greatly missed.
Sincerely,
Bill Pare
November 17, 2016
Steve, Eric and Lorin,
My deepest sympathy to you and your families. Your father was a wonderful physican and person to so many. I was a classmate and friend of your brother Michael, I know how difficult it was for your parents to lose him so young. Your father was very proud of his family and was an wonderful role model to all of you. Please know that you are in my prayers.
Susie Kirchner (Clarke)
November 16, 2016
Steve, Eric and Lorin,
I just learned of your father’s passing and regret missing the service. Yours was a second family to me and Steve was a Brecht best friend. It’s been many years since I ‘slept over’ at your house on Lititz Pk, I think of those days often when I drive past. Besides being my physician, your dad was a welcoming and friendly bear of a man.
Peace to you all, Doug Baile
November 16, 2016
To the family of Dr. Irwin Hirsch,
Steven, Eric, and Lorin: I send you my deepest condolences, having just heard of your dad’s passing. I am very sorry and wish you all God bless. Dr. Hirsch was my physician many years ago when I lived in Lancaster, and you were just children. My late wife, Phyllis, and I were quite friendly with your mom and dad. I’m sorry to hear this news, God bless you all.
Sy Levy, Plymouth Meeting, PA
November 15, 2016
Dear Hirsch family, my thoughts and prayers are with you in the passing of a wonderful man. Dr. Hirsch was our family doctor for many years. He was always so kind and caring, along with being a knowledgeable physician. I am thankful to have been his patient. I hope you will find comfort in knowing that he had a positive influence on many, many lives.
November 15, 2016
Dr Irwin was our family doctor for many years until he retired. When my 2nd son was born (51 yrs ago), he came into the hospital to visit me and I was in a great deal of discomfort. He put his arm around me and said ” I’ll take care of you”. This seems minor, but at the time it meant alot to me. He was the best diagnostician, he cared about his patients, comforted us, and was so reassuring.
Our deepest sympathy to all of the family,
Arlene and Terry Wilhelm
November 14, 2016
My deepest symapthy to the family. Your father was our family physician from 1968 until his retirement. A wonderful, compassionate man and doctor to all. May God bless.
Bill Glessner
November 14, 2016
Dr. Hirsch delivered me and I was a patient of his until he retired. He was the most gentle and compassionate doctor I have ever met and his medical advice was second to none. Condolences to the Hirsch family.
November 14, 2016
Dear Dr. Lorin Hirsch,
I moved to Lancaster 1963, and your dad was not only my Dr. but he was my friend. His practice was in his home. I trusted him and was never afraid to send all my friends we just loved him and I stayed with him till he retired. I was 18 years old and I am now 71 and I am still with your practice. What a great guy, he will be sadly missed.
Dottie Jones
November 14, 2016
My condolences to the Hirsch family. Dr. Hirsch was my doctor from the time I was a little girl all the way through college. He was a kind, soft spoken and understanding man. I haven’t lived in Lancaster for a long time and it been 25+ years since I’ve seen him but I have never ever forgotten him…alav ha-shalom
Amy Garner Ware
November 14, 2016
Steve and I wish to extend our sincere sympathy to your entire family. We knew Dr Hirsch for many years as our family physician. He always took his time and above all he was a good listener . Sincerely, Autumn and Steve Shenk
November 14, 2016
My deepest sympathies to the Hirsch family. I have only the fondest memories of both Enid and Irwin from growing up.
Randy Berman Reisfeld
November 14, 2016
My condolences to Lorin and the entire Hirsch family.
November 14, 2016
Very sorry for you loss.
Joel Stevens
November 14, 2016
Our hearts are broken that our dearest friend of more than 50 years has passed away. To the Hirsch children – please continue to keep in touch with us since we feel we are almost members of the family.
Wish we could be with you.
Love,
Elaine and Bob Dana
November 14, 2016
Thank you Dr. Hirsch for the many years that you took care of my family. Much advice came with the medical care to us, a young family having had our first child. You helped us along the way for many years, we are grateful. Now to rest with your wife is a deserving reward to your service of lifelong giving. Blessings. John Litwin
November 14, 2016
Lorin, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today. Sincerely, Kim Keith
November 14, 2016
In 1960-61, I was in 7th and 8th grade and was the paperboy at St. Joseph Hospital. It was then that I first met Dr. Hirsch when he became the resident doctor of the hospital. He was most kind to me then as opposed to many of the other staff who must have always put their shoes on the wrong foot. After high school, I enlisted in the Air Force and in 1970 married the love of my life. When we moved back to Lancaster in 1972, we were patients of his once again. So Kathy and I extend our sympathy and condolences to your family’s loss.
November 14, 2016
I am sorry for your family’sl loss. Dr. hirsch was a man who truly cared for his patients,he was a special person,our family feels your loss. He was our family’s favorite doctor. He will never be forgotten. With love ,Darlene&Brent Snyder.
November 14, 2016
a finer man and doctor that i have ever known. my condolence to the family
jim alden
alamogordo, new mexico
November 14, 2016
Dr. Hirsch was my doctor for a lot of years ,now I have Lorin. Couldn’t get better. So sorry for your loss. He was a great Dr. And great man. Condolences to the family.
November 14, 2016
So terribly sad for your loss. Hugs & love the the Hirsch family & grandkids.
November 14, 2016
Our doctor for many years. He was a truly lovely man with a wonderful bedside manner, and I’m sure he will be greatly missed.
Joanne Hollinger
November 14, 2016
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. DR HIRSCH WAS A GREAT DOCTOR AND MAN. HE WILL BE MISSED.
YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS.
WANDA LEE REED
November 14, 2016
So Sorry for your loss, I hope it was a peaceful end.
Beth and Dave Svetec
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