Dr. R’ Tzvi Thaler, a longtime resident of Crown Heights, passed away on Monday, 6 Adar, after a long illness, in which he inspired many with his humility, positivity and dedication to yiddishkeit, despite his physical limitations.

He was 79.

He was committed to learning chassidus, davening and attended many shiurim. Even years later, he would retell many of the Rebbe stories he heard in great detail.

He worked at Memorial Sloan Kettering for over 40 years, using his PHD in biostatistics for cancer research.

During that time working there, he did many of the Rebbe’s mivtzoyim, notably mivtza mezuza and matza for the other Jewish staff and patients.

In a letter to the Rebbe before his wedding, he asked for a ברכה to be able to help find a cure.

He is survived by his wife, Rachel Blima, his children Leah Caroline (New Haven), Devorie Chaddad (Crown Heights), Dov Ber (Sunrise, FL), Chaya Nejar (Baltimore, MD), Shani Bennish (Crown Heights) and his sister Zeesel Leah (Carolyn) Younger.

He was predeceased by his son, R’ Baruch Thaler a”h.

Levayah and shiva information will be announced.

Baruch dayan hoemes.