Waseem Ghazoly 1962-2007

In Memorium
Waseem N. Ghazoly, MD

August 4, 1962 (Cairo, Egypt) - October 25, 2007 Survived by his loving wife Sonia Ghazoly; children Mariah and Damian Ghazoly; sisters Nagua (Edward) Ibrahim and Nashua (Nashaat) ; father-in-law and mother-in-law Selim and Samia Serry; sister-in-law Sylvia Serry; brother-in-law Steve Serry; many friends and colleagues.

Visitation was held on October 28 from 2 pm until 6 pm. A celebration of Waseem’s life was held at 11 am on October 29 at Greece Assembly of God Church, 750 Long Pond Road. Interment Riverside Cemetery.

Donations may be sent to the Mary Cariola Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Rochester NY 14620.

Polly Lowry 1930-2007

In Memorium
Mary Elizabeth "Polly" Lowry

October 18, 2007 at the age of 77. Predeceased by her sister, Sarah Zimmermann and brother, Will Robison. Mrs. Lowry is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Harold; children, Hal Jr. (Carol), Susan (Bill) Morehouse, Tom (JoAnn); grandchildren, Malcolm, Melissa, Dillon, Delaney, Sarah, Nathan (Kari), Johanna, Joel, Meghan and Julia; great-granddaughter, Zoya; brother, Charles D. (Betty) Robison; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Polly was an excellent tennis player and at the age of 17 she won the Nebraska State Title for Womens Tennis. She loved to swim and more importantly teach children to swim. Polly taught at the YMCA Backyard program for over 16 years. Polly had a love of gardening and was a strong supporter of the RPO. She was a member of the Rochester Yacht Club for 27 years, where she ran the duplicate bridge game. She enthusiastically shared her interests with family and friends.

Family received friends on October 26 from 7-9 pm at the Paul W. Harris Funeral Home in Irondequoit, where her memorial service was held on October 27 at 1:00 pm. In accordance to Polly's wishes her body will be donated to the University of Rochester Medical Center. Memorials may be directed to Lipson Cancer Center, 1425 Portland Ave., Rochester, NY 14621.

Medical Career Fair

In Buffalo on Saturday, Oct. 20 at 6:00 pm

Following a free dinner there will be a formal presentation where over 20 physicians will have the opportunity to answer the question: “Why did you decide to go into your specialty?”

Throughout the evening, ample time will be provided for students to speak with the physicians and ask them about their specialty. Medical specialties represented:

Psychiatry, Infectious Disease, Ophthalmology, Ob/Gyn, Otolaryngology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Urology, Nephrology, Geriatrics, Cardiology, Vascular Surgery, Pediatrics, Pathology, Anesthesia, General Surgery, Physical Med & Rehab, Radiology, Endocrinology

Location: Christian Fellowship Church, 765 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst, NY (0.4 miles south of Sheridan Drive)

Click here for a PDF flyer. For further information, contact Lianne Reinhardt, Area Director CMDA of Western NY, (716) 636-1117.

David Whyte Lecture

The Ben Sischy, M.D. Visiting Scholar in Humane Medicine Lecture, presents:

David Whyte - Life on the Frontier: Courageous Conversations in the New Healthcare.

Date: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 - Time 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Lecture: Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Avenue, Rochester, New York
Reception: 7:00 pm. Please call the Highland Foundation at 585-275-0806 to RSVP.

Click here to read the full Invitation.