Dr. Alan N. Morrison, M.D., F.A.C.P.
Dr. Alan Morrison, of Allentown, passed away at St. Luke's Hospital – Allentown on November 27,
2022. He was 95 years old. He celebrated 61 years with his loving wife and partner, Judy Fenichel. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, to Dr. Maurice and Jeanne Morrison. He was an excellent student who graduated from Amherst College in 1947, at age 18, and attended
State University of NY, Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, did his residency at Queens General Hospital and Jewish Hospital of Brooklyn, his fellowship at New England Center Hospital, then joined the staff of The Brooklyn Jewish Hospital. In 1972, he moved to Allentown, becoming Chief of Medical Oncology/Hematology at St. Luke's Hospital in 1975, and became a leader in researching everimproving cancer treatments. He also started his private practice of Oncology/Hematology of the Lehigh Valley, with offices both at St. Luke's and Sacred Heart Hospitals, retiring in 2007. Thereafter, he continued to provide his expertise, while volunteering at the Allentown VA. He treated all of his patients with brilliance and sensitivity. At the hospitals, he was recognized with his familiar turtleneck sweaters, and his pager dangling on a rope around his neck.
Ever the optimist, he always had a smile, and was loved and admired by all. Upon retiring, he and Judy enjoyed spending time with their sons and their families, traveling, dinners with friends, attending theater and concerts, listening to books on his Victor Reader from the Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD), and getting involved in many volunteer activities, including Meals on Wheels. He enjoyed “SKIing,” (Spending Kids' Inheritance) on family vacations, and the ABC's, Anticipation of a trip, Being there, and Conversations afterwards. We will all miss his ever-engaging discussions.
Dr. Morrison is survived by his wife, Judy; his son, Dr. Robert Morrison and wife, Amy; his son, Peter Morrison, Ph.D. and wife, Beth; his son, Michael Morrison and wife, Amy. He was also loved by his grandchildren, Abby and her husband, Benjamin Feinberg, Rachel and her husband, Jeffrey Mermelstein, and
Twyla Morrison; step-granddaughters, Kacey and Nora. Additionally, he was blessed with a great-granddaughter, Madison Joy Feinberg. Dr. Morrison was predeceased by his sister, Lucille Peterman.
Services: 1:30 PM Tuesday, November 29,
2022 at Congregation Keneseth Israel (where
Dr. Morrison was a member), 2227 W. Chew Street, Allentown, PA 18104. Interment to follow at Keneseth Israel Cemetery, Allentown. Arrangements by Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Homes, Allentown, www.BKRFH.com Shiva will be observed at the home of Robert Morrison on Tuesday and Wednesday evening. Please contact the family for additional details. Contributions may be made in Alan Morrison's name to the St. Luke's Oncology Program, c/o Development Office, 801 Ostrum Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015, or to Congregation Keneseth Israel at the address listed above.