Morris Murray Schechter M.D. November 10, 1926 - January 20, 2023
Coral Gables, Florida Sonya was born in Miami, Florida and lived in her beloved Miami-Dade County all of her life. She left surviving her, her dear husband of 70 years, Richard Horwich, son Mitchell (Sherry), daughter Francine (David Weinstein), son Ronald, granddaughters, Jenine Simon (Lenny), Jackie Salazar (David), Larissa Weinstein, great grandchildren, Ellie, Cassie, and Hallie Simon and Hugo Salazar, and sisterin-law Alice Horwich.
Sonya was friendly and caring toward lifelong acquaintances as well as strangers. She was always the first to introduce herself and make people feel comfortable, no matter where she was. Her ability to connect people with each other made her an influencer before the invention of the Internet. She was able to inspire people to work together for common goals, especially at Temple Judea. She was a proud member of the Pallot family.
Services will be held on Monday, February 6, 2023 at 11:00 am at Temple Judea, 5500 Granada Blvd., Coral Gables followed by burial at Mt Nebo Miami 5505 NW 3rd St., Miami. Shiva at Temple Judea immediately following the burial. Donations may be made to Temple Judea.
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South Miami, Florida - Morris Murray Schechter M.D.
Morris Murray Schechter 96, of South Miami, Florida passed away January 20, 2023. Murray was born November 10, 1926, to Charles and Minnie Schechter in Newark, New Jersey.
He was predeceased by his loving wife of 70 years Joyce A. Schechter. He is survived by sister Nancy Rosenbaum of New York, and three children Sanford Schechter (Daisy), Tracye Solove (Robert), Jack Schechter (Christine). He had eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
From an early age, Murray knew he wanted to become a physician. He enjoyed fishing, playing tennis, and an active lifestyle. After graduating Miami Beach High School, he attended and received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida in Gainesville. He then continued his education at Tulane Medical School in New Orleans. Upon completing medical school, he served in the Air Force and was stationed in Rome, New York.
At the conclusion of his military service, Murray moved to a warmer climate in Miami, Florida to begin his medical practice. He worked at various hospitals in Miami including Mercy, Doctors, and South Miami. His career in Internal Medicine spanned many decades, and when asked how he would like to be remembered, he answered “not for what I did, but what I did for others.”
A funeral service was held January 23, 2023, at Riverside Gordon Memorial Chapels at Mount Nebo/Kendall Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in Miami, Florida, or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be offered by visiting dignitymemorial.com.