Funeral Details

Dr. Alvin M. Galinsky

October 14, 1931 - November 12, 2013

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Friday, November 15, 2013 at 10:00 AM

Service

Chicago Jewish Funerals
Skokie Chapel
8851 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, Illinois 60077
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Clergy

Rabbi Baruch Hertz

Interment

Waldheim Jewish Cemetery
1400 South Des Plaines Avenue
Forest Park, Illinois 60130
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Shiva

Cahn Residence
6653 North Minnehaha Avenue
Lincolnwood, Illinois 60712
847.676.4064
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Friday upon return from the cemetery

Memorial Contributions

Alyn Children’s Hospital
84 Shmaryahu Levin Street
Kiryat Hayovel
P.O.B. 9117
Jerusalem 91090 Israel
www.alyn.org




OBITUARY

Dr. Alvin M. Galinsky

Devoted son of the late Ethel and the late Simon Galinsky. Loving brother of Evelyn (the late Charles) Selon and uncle of Sheryl (Fred) Socoloff and Michael (Lisa) Selon. Dear cousin of Marcia (Alan) Cahn, Marshall Ellenstein, Etta (Bruce) Miller and Myrna Tovrog-Williamson. Dedicated teacher and professor of Pharmacy Columbia University and Professor and Assistant Dean of Pharmacy at Duquesne University. The family expresses their appreciation to his caregivers Bessie and Lisa for their kindness and care. Service Friday 10 AM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd. (at Niles Center Rd.) Skokie. Interment Waldheim. Memorials in his memory to Alyn Children’s Hospital, 84 Shmaryahu Levin Street, Kiryat Hayovel, P.O.B. 9117 Jerusalem 91090 Israel, www.alyn.org would be appreciated. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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May you rest in peace Dr. G. You were an inspiration to me as a pharmacy student at Duquesne. I will always remember you fondly.

Toni Meehan
November 14, 2013
Our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Alvin Galinsky from the students, faculty and alumni of Duquesne University School of Pharmacy. He was instrumental in forming the careers of some many pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists. We wish you peace.


J. Douglas Bricker
November 14, 2013
Our deepest condolences to the Galinsky family. Al was a colleague for over 50 years starting as a lab partner at the University of Illinois College of Pharmacy where we both earned the PhD degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry. Al was one of several doctorates eventually hired by Duquesne University School of Pharmacy and I believe I am the last living of that group: Mitchell Borke, Ken Liska, John Adams, Al and myself. Al distinguished himself as a teacher and research worker in Pharmacy, holding a patent on a special form of insulin delivery. He will definitely be missed. Peace.

Bruce Martin
November 19, 2013
I knew Dr Galinsky at CUCP during 1960-1961. Fine man and an excellent scientist.9WaA4r

Howard Lambert
November 15, 2013
A mentor pharmacist who instilled professional dedication in this Duquesne student. I will remain grateful for his fine example and inspiration. Rest in peace.

Norman Tomaka
November 16, 2013