DR. FREDERICK J. TERKEL's Obituary
Dr. Frederick J. Terkel age 83 of Boca Raton, Florida passed away on September 11th. Beloved husband of Helene Terkel; Loving father of Amy (Dan) Mandel, Heidi (Barry) Daitch, and Marcy (Eric) Mercer; Cherished grandfather of Michael (Marin) Mandel, Nicole (Phillip) Tenzel, Carly Daitch, Julie Daitch, Joshua Mercer, Samantha Mercer, and Alex Mercer; Dear brother of Marshall (Marlene) Terkel.
Dr. Terkel was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA where he graduated from University of Pittsburgh undergrad and medical school. He was a family physician with a private practice and affiliated with Shadyside Hospital for over 35 years. He and his wife Helene were married for 62 years.
The family would like to give special thanks to Trustbridge Hospice for their extraordinary care.
Donations may be made to the Trustbridge Hospice Foundation (www.trustbridgefoundation.org).
The Terkel Family will be receiving friends at the Terkel residence Friday following the Entombment and Saturday from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
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