He was born in Bronx, NY in 1938, graduated from Bronx Science High School, Brandeis University and Albert Einstein Medical School.
Before settling in Livingston, he spent many years practicing medicine in third world countries which began a lifelong passion for travel resulting in visiting almost 80 countries.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Helene, brother, Joel Schechter, stepson, Brian Feldman, stepdaughter, Candace Cohen and five grandchildren.