Obituary of Dr. Edwin M. Reiersen

Dr. Edwin Marius Reiersen , a resident of Glen Cove, NY, formerly of Bayside, NY passed away on October 18, 2018. He had just turned 92. A respected Dentist in Flushing and Mount Vernon for 50 years. Beloved husband of the late Elfriede Reiersen (nee Weber). Loving father of Judy Safir (Joel) and Kari Cooke (John). Adored grandfather of Courtney, Brandon, Christian and Thomas. A graduate of New Utrecht High School, Edwin received his doctorate in Dentistry from the University of Pennsylvania in 1950 and served in the Army as a Captain of Medical Services in 1955-1957. He received his post doctorate in Clinical Periodontia and Oral Medicine from New York University in 1961. Edwin was a member of the PSI Omega Fraternity – Zeta Chapter, Kiwanis Club, Sons of Norway, the Gideon’s Society, and Christ Lutheran Church of Little Neck. He touched the lives of all around him with his genuine personality, sense of humor and kind spirit. Family will receive friends on Monday, 10/22, 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at Fairchild Sons Funeral Chapel, 1570 Northern Blvd, Manhasset, NY 11030. www.fairchildsons.com. Funeral Service Tuesday, 10/23, 10 AM at the Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Flushing Cemetery.