Dr. Morton S. Steinberg

STEINBERG- Dr. Morton, of Eastchester, NY died at the age of 88 on December 7, 2014. Beloved husband of Anne for 63 years and loving father of Jo (Barry), Lynn (Bill), Michael, Brenna (Russell) and Peter (Caroline). Loving grandfather of Orrly, Adi, Emma, Sean, Jacob, Justin, Emma, Corina, Kali and Natalie. A graduate of Syracuse University and Temple University School of Dentistry, he practiced in New Rochelle for almost fifty years and was beloved by his patients. A champion of the rights and needs of people with developmental disabilities, Dr. Steinberg was co-founder and former president of Alternate Pathways and Group Residences of Westchester (GROW) and a board member of Westchester ARC. He was a founder of The Observer, a local weekly alternative newspaper during the 1970s. With his wife Anne he loved to dance, go to the theater, listen to classical and jazz music, travel throughout the world, and put their thoughts into action. He will be deeply missed by all who had the honor of knowing him. Contributions in his memory may be made to GROW, PO Box 1692, White Plains, NY 10602. Services will be held at 11:30 AM on Wednesday, December 10 at Garlick Funeral Homes, 14 Lecount Place, New Rochelle, NY. Arrangements under the direction of Garlick Funeral Homes, New Rochelle, NY.