In Memoriam

WITH SORROW, THE UNIVERSITY NOTES THE PASSING OF

1940s

Arnold Klein, OD ’43, passed away on October 29, 2020 in Boca Raton, Florida at the age of 98. Born in New York City, Dr. Klein grew up and resided in Clifton, New Jersey, where he graduated from Clifton High School in 1939. He served in the United States Army during World War II before graduating from PCO. Dr. Klein practiced optometry for more than 50 years at the same location on Clifton Avenue. He was an active participant in community organizations, Kiwanis, the Clifton Chamber of Commerce, and he was a third-degree Freemason. He was an active board member of the New Jersey Optometric Association and served as president for two terms. He was predeceased by his parents, Louise and Joseph Klein, and his wife of 53 years, Lorraine. He is survived by his children, Jeff Klein (Sherrie), Barbara Batt (Gerald); five grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; and significant other, Arlene Borsky.

Seymour A. Schor,

OD ’48, passed away on August 3, 2019, in Denver, at the age of 100. He was husband to the late Pearl Schor; father of Bobbie (Glen) Zelkind, Cindy (Joe) Archer, Patti Schor, Mark (Sue) Schor and the late David Schor; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; brother, Al (Mary) Schor and his sisterin-law, Edyth Schor.

1950s

Leon J. Marks, OD ’50, passed away on May 13, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice Brint Marks; his parents Morris and Blume; and brothers Nathan and Reuben. He is survived by his sons, Jay and Michael, their wives, Becky and Laura; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, in 1921, where he graduated from public high school. He attended Lynchburg College on a baseball scholarship before going to work with his brother in Washington, D.C. He joined the Army Air Corps at the outbreak of World War II, graduated officer candidate school, and was an ordinance officer on B-17’s and B-29’s. He attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. After retiring, he was a member of the Jewish War Veterans. After the war, he attended PCO on the GI Bill. Soon thereafter, he started a solo practice in the small town of Orange, Virginia, where he was the only eye doctor in the county. Dr. Marks was active in the Rotary Club and the Jaycees. When he retired in 1991, Bea and Leon left Orange for Little Rock, Arkansas, to be near their grandchildren. The family belonged to Temple Beth Shalom in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and Leon and Bea became active members of Congregation B’nai Israel, after moving to Arkansas. One of the joys of Leon’s life was being a volunteer at the Clinton Presidential Library in Little Rock.

Louis J. Pietrandrea, OD

’51, passed away on October 2, 2020, after a brief illness. He was born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania on March 15, 1927, to Dominic Pietrandrea and Mary Rause (Rauso). Dr. Pietrandrea was a graduate of Greensburg High School and then went on to join the Army Air Force at age 18 serving in Special Services from 1944 to 1947. He attended Penn State University in State College and graduated from the Pennsylvania State College of Optometry (PSCO), which became the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO). He met Sally Jane Grant of Sunbury, Pennsylvania. while they were both students in Philadelphia and the couple enjoyed a happy, loving marriage of 63 years before Sally’s death in August of 2015. Nicknamed “Dr. Pete,” he began his practice in Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania, in 1954. He enjoyed a deeply satisfying and successful career of 40 years before retiring. The two moved from Mifflinburg to Mills River, North Carolina, in the mid-2000s. He is survived by two daughters, Christine Pietrandrea of Lexington, Kentucky, and Nancy Scheewe of Mills River, North Carolina; six grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Warren D. Palmer, OD ’55, passed away on March 3, 2021. Dr. Palmer was born March 23, 1929, in Durham, North Carolina. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his only sister, Ruth and brothers: Clarence, Edgar, Douglas, Joseph, Coleridge and Robert. He graduated in June 1946 from Hillside High School, where he excelled as an honor student and outstanding football player. In the fall of 1946, he continued his education at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland, where he received a full football scholarship and graduated with honors in June 1950. His educational journey continued with his acceptance into PSCO in 1950, graduating with honors in 1955. After receiving licensure to practice optometry in the state of Ohio, Dr. Palmer moved to Toledo and opened his optometric practice in the fall of 1955. He was a managing partner of the consortium developed to construct an office building that was owned and managed by African American medical professionals. He retired in 1983. Dr. Palmer attended AME Zion Methodist Church in Durham as a child. Upon his move to Toledo, he joined Ascension Lutheran

Church. His wife of 69 years, Laura Ann Borgus, affectionately called him “Tank.” They became the parents of one son, Warren Donnell Palmer, Jr., (aka “Don”). Survivors include his wife and caregiver, Laura, son, Warren “Don” (Beth) of Baltimore, Maryland; and brother, Dr. Elliott B. Palmer, Sr. (Juanita) of Raleigh, North Carolina.

Paul E. Cohen, OD ’56, passed away on March 10, 2021, at age 88. He was born June 5, 1932 in Queens, New York, to Frieda and Benjamin. On September 4, 1955, he married Marilyn, his wife of 65 years. They raised two daughters, Penny Rednor and Marcy Hockfield. Dr. Cohen practiced in Morrisville, Pennsylvania for more than 40 years. He is survived by his wife; his brother Allen; his two children; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Louis G. Hoffman, OD,

FAAO ’56, passed away on April 29, 2021. As an early pioneer in the fields of vision therapy and vision development, Dr. Hoffman’s influence on the profession of optometry was immeasurable, ranging from significant academic research to the long list of students and optometrists who considered him a friend and a mentor. Dr. Hoffman graduated from PSCO in 1956, and it was there that he began his groundbreaking career in pediatric optometry. Dr. Hoffman’s commendable legacy at the Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO) at Marshall B. Ketchum University was advanced not just by the many students whom he shaped and inspired, but also by those closest to him: his son Dr. Robert Hoffman, daughter-in-law Dr. Lianne Inouye, and grandson Dr. Steven Hoffman - all SCCO graduates. Dr. Hoffman’s family is honoring him and his contributions to SCCO through the establishment of the Louis Hoffman, OD Scholarship Endowment.

Norman A. Sadowsky,

OD ’58, passed away on June 28, 2021.

Joel M. Wilck, OD ’59, passed away on January 26, 2021. Husband to Laura, father and father-in-law to Adrian and Daniel and grandfather of two. Dr. Wilck was a respected optometrist in Brooklyn, New York, for 60 years.

1960s

Carmelo J. LoParo, OD ’61, passed away on May 7, 2021, at the age of 87.

David E. FitzGerald, Jr.,

OD ’66, FAAO, FCOVD, passed away on February 13, 2021, at the age of 80. A lifelong Hudson Valley, New York, resident, he was born in Newburgh, New York, to D. Edward and M. Frances (Shinners) on April 14, 1940. Following his mother’s death in 1943, Dr. FitzGerald grew up alongside his six sisters, father, and stepmother Helen (Spreer). Dr. FitzGerald graduated from Newburgh Free Academy, Providence College, and PCO, earning honors in both college and graduate school. Afterward, he served as a captain in the United States Army. At the time of his death, Dr. FitzGerald was retired from the faculty and held the position of Clinical Professor Emeritus at SUNY College of Optometry, where he had taught for decades. At SUNY, he co-founded the Infant Vision Clinic and developed a pediatric residency program. Prior to teaching full time at SUNY, Dr. FitzGerald practiced optometry in his home town for 30 years. He was a Fellow in the American Academy of Optometry and a Diplomate in Pediatric Optometry, as well as a Fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development. In addition, he was a 50-year member of the American Optometric Association. Beyond his professional life, Dr. FitzGerald was a parishioner of Sacred Heart of Newburgh and St. Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Churches, a life member and past president of the Newburgh Lions Club, and he served on the Cornwall Board of Education, the Cornwall Assessment Board of Review, and the Cornwall-on-Hudson Zoning Board. He was also a member of the Cornwall Historical Society and the American Legion. In 1965, he married Marie Totonelly, with whom he raised three children. He is survived by his wife of 55 years; children: David (Lynn Airasian) of West Simsbury, Connecticut, Colleen Dunning of Cornwall-on-Hudson, and Suzanne FitzGerald of Bethesda, Maryland; nine grandchildren: and six sisters.

Milton Chasin, OD ’69, passed away on May 13, 2021, at the age of 78. He was born on Nov. 15, 1942 to Al and Ray in the Bronx, New York. He spent his childhood in New York City and later moved to Hollywood, Florida, where he graduated from high school. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida in 1965. Shortly after receiving his Doctorate in Optometry from PCO in 1969, he moved to Kingston, New York, to begin practicing optometry and to raise a family. He would call the Hudson Valley home for the next 51 years. Other than sharing the latest news and bragging about the accomplishments of his children, his greatest passion was his optometry practice of 51 years alongside Augustus Guarante, OD ’79. He is survived by his children: Julie (Stephen), Zacharias, Erika (Sergio), Efthimia, and Alexander and his fiancé Elizabeth; four grandchildren; and a sister.

1970s

Edward J. Cogan, Jr.,

OD ’73, passed away on January 20, 2021. Born in Red Bank, New Jersey, he lived in Glens Falls, New York, before moving to Toms River, New Jersey, in 1974. He received his bachelor’s degree from Villanova University and his doctorate from PCO. He

was the optometrist and owner of The Eye Glass Store in Toms River for many years. He was predeceased by his parents, Edward Sr. and Anne. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Renee (nee Concato), two children Ryan Cogan of Toms River and Elyse Cogan of Toms River; and three siblings.

Thomas J. DeLuca, OD ’74, passed away on April 14, 2021. He was born May 26, 1948, to Thomas and Mae of Bridgeport, Connecticut. When he was 14, he met the love of his life, Elizabeth Affannato. They dated throughout high school and married in 1970. He attended PCO, earning several honors and awards upon his graduation in 1974. The couple returned to Connecticut, where Tom began practicing optometry, and performing research with Bausch + Lomb to revolutionize the clinical application of soft contact lens wear. He was later elected as a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. Dr. DeLuca owned a successful optometry practice that served the Prospect, Cheshire, Waterbury, and New Haven, Connecticut, communities for more than 45 years.

1980s

David F. Fetterman,

OD ’81, passed away on March 16, 2021, at his farm in Turbotville, Pennsylvania. Born March 4, 1949, he was a son of the late Gerald and Alice (Gourley). On June 3, 1989, he married the former Deborah Gantt, who survives, and together they celebrated 31 years of marriage. David was a 1967 graduate of Punxsutawney High School. He was enrolled in the ROTC program while attending Penn State University, and joined the U.S. Marine Corps serving for four years in Hawaii, achieving the rank of captain. Dr. Fetterman later attended the PCO, earning his Doctorate in Optometry. He worked as an optometrist at Fort Ord, California, fulfilling a three-year obligation to the United States Army. Dr. Fetterman returned to Pennsylvania and operated his own practice in Milton for more than 30 years. He sat on the Board of Directors at Milton Savings Bank, and was a member of the Milton Lions Club. Surviving in addition to his wife and son, Erik Spudes, of Milton, are a sister-in-law; stepmother, Johanna Mitchell, of Hamilton, and her two children. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by one brother, Richard.

1990s

Sister Judith A. Moeller, ’95, passed away on February 5, 2021 at age 55 after battling cancer. She was born on March 16, 1947, one of six children. Her parents Frank and Martha (Bispels) raised their family in Our Lady of Grace Parish in Penndel, Pennsylvania. Sister Judith went to Our Lady of Grace Elementary School and Bishop Egan High School; she graduated from high school in 1965. Later, while in community, she earned her bachelor of arts degree from Immaculata and a master’s in Education from Temple University in Special Education. Sister Judith entered the community on September 8, 1965; she received her habit and her religious name, Sister Martha Francis, on June 27, 1966. Sister Martha Francis pronounced her First Vows on June 28, 1968. In the fall of 1968 through the school year ending in 1980, Sister taught primary grade children at St. Charles School in Cornwells Heights, Pennsylvania; St. Teresa in Runnemede, New Jersey; St. Anastasia in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania; and St. Francis de Sales in Philadelphia. In the fall of 1980, Sister taught at St. Lucy Day School, a school for children with visual impairments. Sister taught children in grades third through fifth until the school year ended in 1984. Sister then served as principal of St. Lucy Day School in the fall of 1984 through August 1994. For the school year 1994-1995, Sister Judith assisted at Good Shepherd School. Then, from 1995 through 2001, Sister served as superior of St. Dominic Convent and parttime teacher at St. Dominic School. In August 2001, Sister worked with children in the Tutoring Center at St. Aloysius Academy until the end of the school term in 2004. The children at Our Lady of Confidence School were blessed to have Sister Judith serve as their principal from August 2004 through August 2017.