Morris Laitman, 101, of West Long Branch, passed away on April 26, 2024 at his home surrounded by his adoring family. Born in the Bronx, NY, he resided in Wanamassa before moving to West Long Branch 30 years ago.
Morris was a clinical psychologist who earned his PhD at NYU. As one of the earliest practitioners in Monmouth County, he began as a school psychologist while developing a private practice in individual and group psychotherapy. Morris retired in 2019 after more than 60 years of service at the age of 96.
Morris proudly served in the U.S. army during WWII with the 381st Engineer Combat Battalion.
He is predeceased by his wife, Belle, after a long, full, and loving marriage. He is also predeceased by his sister, Dora Pierce, and his daughter in law, Ellyn.
He is survived by his son, David Laitman; his daughter, Laurie Sussman, and her husband, Larry; his son, Robert Laitman and his wife, Ann; 9 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.
We will all sorely miss this devoted, loving family man whose humor, wisdom and generosity touched so many lives.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity that has meaning for you.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday April 30, 2024, 11am at Bloomfield Cooper Jewish Chapels, 2130 Hwy 35, Ocean Twp., NJ 07712. Burial will follow at Beth Israel Cemetery, 1075 Woodbridge Dr., Woodbridge, NJ 07095
A funeral service for Morris will be held Tuesday, April 30, 2024 from 11:00 AM at Bloomfield-Cooper Jewish Chapels, 2130 Kings Highway, Ocean, NJ 07712. Following the funeral service will be an interment at beth israel at 12:00 PM.
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