Dr. Martin Reish

SHIVA:  Shiva is cancelled Saturday evening out of caution due to road conditions.

Shiva will be observed on Thursday evening from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Congregation Or Hadash

OBITUARY: 
Dr. Martin L. Reish, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and uncle passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025 at the age of 90.

He was born in the Bronx, New York on March 27, 1934 and moved to Atlanta with his family in 1949. After graduating from Druid Hills High School he attended Emory University, finishing in just three years, and then the Medical College of Georgia. He completed his M.D. in 1958, and one week after graduation married Ralda Lefkoff, native of Atlanta.

Dr. Reish completed a medical residency in pediatrics at Grady Hospital, where he was appointed Chief Resident, and then went into private practice in Atlanta. Over the next five years he and Ralda welcomed three sons. From 1966 to 1968 Dr. Reish served as a Captain and doctor in the U.S. Army, stationed at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, after he which he returned to Atlanta. For more than three additional decades he served the children and families of Atlanta in his pediatric practice, and was beloved for his care and gentle touch.

Martin served numerous cultural, educational, and religious organizations, including as a member of the Education Board of the Atlanta Jewish Federation, Board member and Vice President of Congregation Shearith Israel, and as a member of the Selection Committee for the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival. In his later years he was a member of Ahavath Achim Synagogue and enjoyed regularly attending Shabbat services.

A lifelong sports fan, Martin grew up playing stickball in the streets of the Bronx, and avidly following the NY Yankees and the NY football Giants. In Atlanta, he played basketball at Druid Hills High School. He switched his allegiance to local professional teams as they launched, holding season tickets to the Falcons and Hawks, and regularly attending Braves games with his family. Martin was also an avid tennis player and loved to watch matches live and on television.

Martin is survived by his wife of 66 years, Ralda Lefkoff Reish; son Kenneth (Sherrie) Reish; son Gregory (Abby) Reish; grandchildren Ethan (McKenzie) Reish, Lucy Reish, Allison Reish, and Isabella Reish. Martin was predeceased by parents Edward Reish and Theresa Abramsky Reish; and son Joel Reish.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Atlanta Jewish Federation or Ahavath Achim Synagogue.

LIVESTREAM: Please click here to attend the funeral service via livestream.

SHIVA: Shiva will be held on Thursday and Saturday evening, 6:00 - 8:00 PM, at Congregation Or Hadash.