HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, APRIL 25, 2014 PAGE 7A
Irving Kolin, M.D., made
the world a better place
Irving S. Kolin, M.D., of
Winter Park, died on April 15,
2014, at the age of 74 after a
brief battle with pancreatic
cancer. He was a doctor whose
greatest joy was to give people
the ability and skills to help
themselves. When patients
would thank him for saving
their lives, he would tell them
that he only helped them to
heal themselves.
Karen Kolin, daughter-in-
law and chief clinical research
coordinator of the Kolin Re-
search Group, called Dr. Kolin
"father, friend and mentor."
He once told her about his
decision to become a doctor.
"His father was observant and
raised him to be as well--ob-
servant of the Jewish laws and
specifically Shabbat. He didn't
pursue art lessons as a young
child because the classes were
on Saturday. But, when he was
older, even though he knew he
would have to write on Satur-
days, he decided to become a
doctor so he could help make
the world feel better," she said.
"And how!" continued Karen.
"Everyday Dr. Kolin made a
difference in people's lives.
The staff and I never knew
what he said to the patient
in the room but we could
physically see the difference
in them over time--some
instantly and some gradually.
He was always available for a
patient or their doctor--on
the phone or in person. That
Irving S. Kolin, M.D.
level of attention took time
and those patients who were
kept waiting knew it was okay
because it might have been
them needing more time at
their last visit."
Dr. Kolin was born in
Brooklyn, N.Y., to Leo and
Jean Kolin who had escaped
the Nazis during the An-
schluss. He attended Lincoln
High School and graduated
from the University of Buf-
falo as a Phi Beta Kappa. Dr.
Kolin later studied at S.U.N.Y.
School of Medicine at Buffalo,
graduating with honors. He
did his internship and resi-
dency at Payne Whitney Clinic
at Cornell Medical Center in
New York Hospital.
"While my dad had a happy
childhood in the early '50s as
a Brooklyn boy, he became a
man much sooner than he
might have at 15, when his
father died suddenly in a car
accident. He told his mother
and sister not to worry and
that he would become a doc-
tor, and that's just what he
did. He came from humble
beginnings and a family that
had wisely escaped the Nazis
with the clothes on their
backs. Through hard work
and fortunate ties to relatives
already in America, they suc-
ceeded," his son, Lawrence,
shared during the service at
Congregation Ohev Shalom.
During the Vietnam War,
he served as a commander,
opening the Orlando Naval
Hospital in 1969. Following
his Navy service, Dr. Kotin
established a private medical
practice in 1971. Dr. Kolin
was chief of psychiatry at
Orange Memorial Hospital,
later ORMC, and established
the med-psych and addictions
unit at Florida Hospital. He
was president of the Orange
County Mental Health As-
sociation, had multiple board
certifications and practiced
psychiatry for decades, serv-
ing the community's mental
health needs and pioneering
psychopharmacological clini-
cal research at Kolin Research
Group.
Dr. Kolin was a Distin-
guished Life Fellow of the
American Psychiatric Asso-
ciation and Life Fellow of the
American College of Psychia-
trists. He shared his passion
for practicing medicine with
many colleagues and educated
future doctors, serving on the
faculties of both the Univer-
sity of Florida and University
of Central Florida College
of Medicine, which he was
instrumental in founding.
Former news anchor Barba-
ra West relied on Dr. Kolin as
her "go to" person and trusted
resource for all things medi-
cal. He made himself available
to her to explain health issues.
"You always helped this, at
first inexperienced, health
reporter understand the full
scope of the issue. You made
me a better reporter and I hope
a better person. That, I believe,
is an underlying theme of who
you are and the purposeful life
you have been living," she said
in a letter to him during his
final days.
He and his wife, Shelley, a
prominent designer, worked
together on fundraisers for
the Cancer Society, March
of Dimes, Hadassah, and Or-
lando Ballet. He was a devoted
husband and father to ador-
ing children and Papa to his
granddaughters. He enjoyed
living in Central Florida and
engaging in outdoor activities,
waterskiing well into his 60s.
Dr. Kolin is remembered for
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OBITUARY
MELVIN SISKIND
Melvin Siskind, beloved
husband of Zeida Kolodner
Siskind, passed away on April
15, 2014. Melvin, the son of Al
and Mollie Siskind, was born
April 2, 1925 in Lawrence,
Mass. He graduated from Val-
dosta (Georgia) High School
and attended the University
of Georgia after serving in
the U.S. Navy during World
War II.
Melvin and Zelda married
Nov. 14, 1948, and moved to
Sanford where they were the
proprietors for 42 years of the
Army-Navy Surplus 8tore on
Sanford Avenue. Known as
"Mr. Army-Navy," Siskindwas
a common sight bicycling to
and from work, to Silver Lake
to swim, to the library, post
office, and around town even
after he retired.
Among other organiza-
tions, he wasa long-standing
member of the Sanford Jewish
community, Temple Israel,
Sanford Elks Club, Kiwanis,
Sanford Historical Society,
and a life-long supporter of
Alpha Epsi|on Pi fraternity.
With quick wit and a wide
Southern smile, Siskindwas a
popular volunteerwith several
community organizations
including the Boy Scouts,
Central Florida Regional
Hospital, the Sharing Center,
Hillhaven Healthcare Center,
and through the Jewish Pavil-
ion at Atria at Lake Forrest.
In addition to his wife Zelda
of 65 years, Siskind is survived
by his children Teri Siskind of
Folly Beach S.C., Jeff Siskind
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of Lake Mary, and Marcia
(Alan) Leifer of Newton, Mass.;
grandchildren, Bryan Carter
(Adele), Jessica, Rebecca, Ben
and Veronica Leifer; great-
grandchildren, Max, Chloe,
and Milly Carter, all of Mas-
sachusetts; his sister, Fayge
(Fred) Cohen of Longwood;
and nieces and nephews, and
grand-nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family
requests that memorial con-
tributions be made to Hadas-
sah, The Holocaust Memorial
Resource and Education Cen-
ter of Florida, Temple Israel,
the Sanford Historical Society
oF another charity.
A memorial service will be
held at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 4,
2014, at Temple Israel, 50 S.
Moss Road, Winter Springs,
32708.
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Congregation Beth Emeth (R),2205 Blue Sapphire Circle, Orlando,
407-855-0772; Shabbat service: monthly, 8 p.m.
Congregation Beth Israel (Rec), Collins Resource Center, Suite
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Congregation Beth Sholom (R-C), 315 North 13th St., Leesburg,
352-326-3692; www.bethsholomflorida.org; schedule of services
on website.
Congregation Beth Shalom (Progressive Conservative), Orange
City congregation holds services at 1308 E. Normandy Blvd., Deltona;
386-804-8283; www.mybethshalom.com; Shabbat services: Friday,
7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.
Congregation B'nai Torah (C), 403 N. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach,
32174, 386-672-1174; www.mybnaitorah.com; Shabbat services:
Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.
Congregation Chabad Lubavitch of Greater Daytona (O), 1079
W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach, 386-672-9300; Shabbat services
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Congregation of Reform Judaism (R), 928 Malone Dr., Orlando,
407-645-0444; www.crjorlando.org: Shabbat services, 7 p.m. 1st
Friday; 8 p.m., 2nd and 3rd Fridays; 6 p.m., 4th and 5th Fridays;
Saturday: 10 a.m. i
Congregation Mateh Chaim (R), P.O. Box 060847, Palm Bay,
32906, 321-768-6722.
Congregation Ohev Shalom (C), 613 Concourse Parkway South,
Maitland, 407-298-4650; www.ohevshalom.org; Shabbat service,
Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.; Junior Congregation., 10:00 a.m.
Congregation Or Chayim (Rec), Leesburg, 352-326-8745; egrae@
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Congregation Shalom Aleichem (R), 3501 Oak Pointe Blvd., Kis-
simmee,407-935-0064;www.shalomaleichem.com; Shabbatservice,
1st and 3rd Fridays of the month, 8 p.m.
Congregation Sinai (C/R), 303 N. S.R. 27, Minneola; 352-243-
5353; congregationsinai@cfl.rr.com; services: every Friday, 7:30 p.m.;
Healing Service, first Friday of the month, 7 p.m.
Southwest Orlando Jewish Congregation/Ohalei Rivka (C), 11200
S. Apopka-Vineland Rd., Orlando, 407-239-5444; Shabbat service,
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Temple Beth El (R), 579 N. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach, 386-677-2484.
Temple Beth Shalom (R), P.O. Box 031233, Winter Haven, 813-
324-2882.
Temple Beth Shalom (C), 40 Wellington Drive, Palm Coast, 386-
445-3006; Shabbat service, Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.
Temple Beth Sholom (C), 5995 N. Wickham Rd. Melbourne,
321-254-6333; www.mytbs.org; Shabbat services: Friday, 5:50 p.m.;
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Minyan, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, 10:00 a.m.
TempleBethShalom (R), 1109 N.E. 8thAve., Ocala,352-629-3587;
Shabbat services: Friday, 8 p.m.; Torah study: Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
Temple B'nai Darom (R), 49 Banyan Course, Ocala, 352-624-0380;
Friday Services 8 p.m.
Temple Israel (C), 50 S. Moss Rd., Winter Springs, 407-647-3055;
www.tiflorida.org; Shabbat services: Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30
a.m.; Sunday 9:00 a.m.
Temple Israel (R), 7350 Lake Andrew Drive, Melbourne, 321-
631-9494.
Temple Israel (C), 1400 S. Peninsula Ave., Daytona Beach, 386-
252-3097; Shabbat service, 8 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m.
Temple Israel of DeLand (R), 1001 E. New York Ave., DeLand,
386-736-1646; Friday Shabbat service, 7 p.m.
Temple Shalom (formerly New Jewish Congregation) (R), 13563
Country Road 101, Oxford, 352-748-1800;www.newjewishcongrega-
tion.org; Sbabbat services: Friday, 7:30 p.m.; last Saturday of the
month, 9:30 a.m.
Temple Shalom of Deltona (R/C), 1785 Elkcam Blvd., Deltona,
386-789-2202; Shabbat service; 7:30 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m.
Temple Shir Shalom of Oviedo (R) Services held in the EPICenter
at University Carillon United Methodist Church, 1395 Campus View
Court, Oviedo, 407-366-3556, www.templeshirshalom.org; Shabbat
services: three Fridays each month, 7:30 p.m.
Traditional Congregation of Mount Dora (T) Mount Dora, 352-
735-4774; www.tcomd.org; services: second and fourth Fridays and
Saturday of the month.
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