Michael Allen Russin MD

RUSSIN, Michael A., MIAMI. Michael A. Russin, 78, died on July 3, 2016. Michael is survived by his companion, Melanie Cohen, his daughters Courtney and Michelle and his sister, Judith Margulies (Jeffrey) and his many nieces and nephews. Michael was born on January 9, 1938, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Sarah and Lester Russin. He was predeceased by his wife, Merrily, his twin brother, David and his daughter, Leslie. Michael grew up in Cincinnati and graduated from Tulane University after which he graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine and settled in Miami Beach, Florida.

He practiced orthopedic surgery, specializing in hand surgery, at Mt. Sinai Medical Center on Miami Beach for over 45 years. He was fortunate to have been able to practice medicine at the same hospital as his father, Lester, and his brother David.

Michael loved Melanie, his family, flying and the Cincinnati Reds. He lived his life with passion, devotion and was tremendously loyal to those he loved.

Funeral Services Thursday, 10:30 am, Riverside Gordon Memorial Chapels at Mount Nebo Kendall Memorial Gardens, 5900 SW 77th Avenue, Miami, FL 33141 with interment to follow in the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Michael Russin to The ALS Association Florida Chapter, Inc. 3242 Parkside Center Circle, Tampa, FL 33619.

Arrangements under the direction of Riverside Gordon Memorial Chapels at Mount Nebo (Kendall), Miami, FL.