Irwin David Weisman

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed peacefully on Sunday, October 19th at the age of 87. Preceded in death by parents, Elsie and Maurice Weisman; spouse, Margery Peilen Weisman; sister-in-law, Mary Lou Peilen; and brother-in-law, Paul Chassy. Irwin is survived by daughters, Rosalie Goldberg (Fred), Dr. Melissa Weisman (Rick Epstein), and Wendy Weisman; granddaughters, Annabelle Epstein, Jeanne and Josephine Goldberg; sisters, Reina Chassy and Judy Marshall (Jim); brother-in-law, Rabbi Mark Peilen (Dr. Kathryn); special friend, Elaine Langer. Demonstrating a lifelong curiosity and aptitude for all things scientific, Irwin studied physics at the University of MN and then went on to the University of CA-Berkeley, where he received his doctorate. He was among the earliest researchers using nuclear magnetic resonance imaging to detect cancer in animal tissue, paving the way for MRI as a clinical diagnostic tool. Irwin later pursued an MD at the University of FL-Miami and spent the rest of his career in radiology, deploying his dual training to help patients. His other passions included his family, classical music, photography, and repairing anything that needed fixing. Thank you to the caregivers at English Rose Suites, Grace Hospice, and also Stephanie Shapiro for all of their loving kindness. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Margery P. Weisman Memorial Fund at the St. Paul Jewish Federation, Jean Harris Endowment Fund at Minnesota JCC, or donor’s choice. Funeral services 11AM Friday, Oct. 24th at Hodroff-Epstein Memorial Chapel of St. Paul, 671 Snelling Ave S, St. Paul, 55116. The service will also be available on zoom at www.hodroffs.com/IrwinWeisman (direct link found below) For SHIVA details please contact Hodroff at 651-698-8311.