Philip M Greenberg MD

Dr. Greenberg, an 18-year resident of Jupiter, passed away on June 16, 2011, at the age of 90.

He grew up in Fallsburgh, NY, and graduated from Columbia University in 1940 and NYU College of

Medicine in 1943. He began a surgical residency at the Hospital for Joint Disease in New York City

and then served as a captain in the Army Medical Corps from 1946 until 1948. After discharge, he took

over his father's general medical practice in Miami Beach and practiced family medicine until taking a

residency in psychiatry at Jackson Memorial Hospital. He practiced psychiatry in Miami from 1969

until retiring in 1990. He was appointed Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Miami in

1987.

Dr. Greenberg's medical practice in Miami Beach was a kind no longer seen. He lived above his office

on Washington Avenue and responded to calls made from houses and hotels at all hours of the day and

night. During the time following the Mariel boat lift, he was a psychiatist for the City of Miami Beach,

screening all applicants for the police academy and frequently riding at night with patrol units. For 20

years, he volunteered a half day each week running Coping with Cancer, the first support group in

Miami for cancer patients, survivors, and their families. He was a Life Fellow of the South Florida

Psychiatric Society, the Florida Psychiatric Society, and the American Psychiatric Association.

In 1982, he married Joan Garvin. They lived very happily together in Coconut Grove, Pinecrest, and

later Jupiter in 1993.

From early on, he had two passions: he was an avid fisherman and anaccomplished painter. One day a week was reserved for being out on the water in his boat. Other available time was spent in his studio, producing wonderful expressionistic oils. After retirement, his life in Jupiter delighted him: growing roses and orchids, painting, and playing bridge several times a week.

He was an extraordinary man, highly intelligent, witty, knowledgeable about a wealth of subjects, and ready to help anyone in need. His good advice lingers with those who received it. He will be sorely missed.

Dr. Greenberg is survived by his loving wife, Joan; his son Mark of Evergreen, CO; and his nephews,

Eric Greene of Tierra Verde, FL and Gregg Greene of St. Petersburg Beach, FL. He will be mourned

also by his stepdaughters Anne Klein of Miami and her son Garvin, and Leah Fancher of Port St. Lucie

and her daughters Kristen and Shelby. He was preceeded in death by his brother, Norman Greene, of

Miami Beach.

Dr. Greenberg chose not to have a service after his death. His cremains will be placed in the family

mausoleum in Queens, NY.

Arrangements under the direction of Aycock Funeral Home, Jupiter, FL.