American medical doctor and surgeon
Fred Chasan (April 4, 1924 – June 20, 2005) was an American physician from Los Angeles , California and veteran of World War II .[ 1] [ 2] [ 3]
Early life and education
S.Sgt. Chasan in WWII (c.1942)
Chasan was born April 4, 1924, in New York City to Morris and Pauline (née Philips) Chasan.[ 4]
In 1942, Chasan graduated from the Bronx High School of Science [ 5] and enrolled in the College of the City of New York majoring in biology for a Bachelor of Science degree. In parallel, he was a medical researcher at the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research .[ 6]
After serving as a medic in the United States Army during World War II ,[ 7] Chasan resumed his university studies on the G.I. Bill at New York University ,[ 8] graduating in 1949 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology and Chemistry . He then pursued a Master of Arts from NYU's School of Education .[ 9] In 1962, Chasan received a medical degree from the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine .[ 10] In 1974, he was awarded a fellowship degree by the American Academy of Family Physicians .[ 11]
Career
In the early 1960s, Chasan's wife Roslyn proposed becoming a lawyer, to which Chasan is said to have remarked, "You helped me through medical school – now I will help you [through law school]."[ 12]
By 1968 Chasan had become the chief of staff at the Memorial Hospital of Gardena ,[ 13] and was named medical director by 1977.[ 14] During his time in private practice, Chasan worked with Epsilon Sigma Alpha [ 15] to administer thousands of polio vaccines .[ 16]
After retiring from private medical practice, Chasan rejoined the United States Military as a medical officer in the Navy working as a physician at Naval Medical Center San Diego in Balboa Park .[ 17]
Personal life
In 1952,[ 12] Chasan was set up on a blind date with his future wife Roslyn and the couple married in January 1954.[ 18] The couple had three sons in the late 1950s and early 1960s, including Mark .[ 19] Early in their marriage, Roslyn worked as a nurse in Chasan's medical practice.[ 20] [failed verification ]
House collapse
The Chasan Villa circa 1982
In the late 1970s, Chasan and his wife Roslyn built a large Mediterranean-style house on Paseo del Mar in Palos Verdes Estates, California .[ 21] However, by the early 1980s, a deteriorating city-owned storm drain system, compounded by a broken water main from the California Water Service Company , led to a landslide .[ 22] The family was forced to evacuate the house in 1981. By 1983, the house had either collapsed into the sea or been demolished.[ 23] A jury determined the city had failed in its responsibility to maintain the storm drain system, resulting in a settlement with the Chasan family.[ 22] [ 24] [ 25]
Later years and death
Chasan with his grandson, Jake (c. 2000 ) In the aftermath of the collapse of the house, Chasan and Roslyn moved to Manhattan Beach, California , away from the Los Angeles peninsula .[ 23]
Chasan died on June 20, 2005, and was buried at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in California.[ 26]
References
^ Report of Separation with Honorable Discharge . World War II, United States Army. 1946-01-04. pp. 1-2.
^ "Alcoholism Workshop to Put Emphasis on Women" . Los Angeles Times . 20 November 1977.
^ California Physician . 1984. p. 26.
^ State of New York Certificate and Record of Birth . The City of New York , Department of Health . Registered No. 14559. April 1924.
^ Glushak, Sol P. (May 1943). " "Electron" Observatory Yearbook" . Bronx High School of Science . Retrieved 2023-03-03 .
^ "Photo of Fred Chasan Enlistment papers WWII" . Ancestry.com . Retrieved 2023-03-14 .
^ Honorable Discharge of Fred Chasan . World War II, United States Army. 1946-01-2. pp. 1.
^ Baker, Suzanne; Libow, Sanford (May 1949). "NYU Class of 1949, NYU Washington Square College - Album Yearbook" . New York University . Retrieved 2023-03-03 .
^ Student Records . Graduation Services, Office of the Registrar. New York University. 1949-06-15. Provided 2023-03-14.
^ "DCA - Search Details" . MEDICAL BOARD OF CALIFORNIA . 1975-03-21. Retrieved 2023-04-12 .
^ "Awards of Fellowship from the American Academy of Family Physicians" . The Redondo Reflex . 1974-12-04. p. 6. Retrieved 2023-02-28 .
^ a b Evelyn, Smith (1968-10-12). "Attorney Chasan: 'Women Have Great Potential' " . Palos Verdes Peninsula News . Retrieved 2023-03-02 .
^ "Certificate: Surgical Staff of Memorial Hospital of Gardena" . Southwestern Sun . 1968-05-09. p. 8. Retrieved 2023-02-28 .
^ "Alcoholism Workshop to Put Emphasis on Women" . The Los Angeles Times . 1977-11-20. p. 611. Retrieved 2023-02-28 .
^ "1,450 Polio Shots Given At Clinic" (PDF) . Torrance Herald . 1959-03-08. p. 10. Retrieved 2023-03-03 .
^ "Big Turnout Proves Success of Recent Torrance Polio Clinic at Plunge" (PDF) . Torrance Press . 1959-01-29. p. 20.
^ "Fred Chasan, USA & USN" . Mt Soledad Memorial . Retrieved 2023-02-28 .
^ Certificate of Marriage, Fred Chasan and Roslyn Pearl Lefkowitz, County of Los Angeles . 1954-01-03.
^ "Haute to Trot, Opening Day ". Rancho Santa Fe Review . 2013-07-18. p. 26. Retrieved 2022-02-19.
^ "Roz Chasan, Delphian Society Charter President" . The Los Angeles Times . 1958-09-07. p. 165. Retrieved 2023-02-28 .
^ "Justice For All" . The Daily Breeze . 1982-11-07. pp. 41–42. Retrieved 2023-02-28 .
^ a b "Palos Verdes Estates bluffs are a nightmare" . The Redondo Reflex . 1983-02-23. p. 3. Retrieved 2023-02-28 .
^ a b La Jeunesse, Anne. "Chasan Settlement is Largest in Palos Verdes Estates" . Palos Verdes Peninsula News and Rolling Hills Herald (Print). Vol. XLVIV No. 16. 1986-02-22. pp. 1, 5.
^ "Those scenic Palos Verdes Estates bluffs are a nightmare to city officials" . News-Pilot . 1983-02-21. p. 1. Retrieved 2023-02-28 .
^ "Owners to get $1.28 million for lost home" . News-Pilot . 1982-11-26. p. 2. Retrieved 2023-02-28 .
^ "Roslyn Chasan Obituary (1932 - 2023) - San Diego, CA - Los Angeles Times" . Legacy.com . Retrieved 2023-03-14 .