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Philip Kogan Obituary
Dr. Philip Howard Kogan, of Brooklyn, NY, passed away on January 22, surrounded by loving family and friends. Philip died peacefully after living life as fully as he could during 11 challenging months while receiving care for esophageal-gastric cancer.
Philip graduated from Stamford High School and earned his B.S. and Ph.D. in Nutrition, Physiology and Molecular Biology from Cornell University. Dr. Kogan had an impactful career in scientific research with numerous publications on insect biology and physiology. Never one to shy away from change, he began a second career working in graduate medical education, most recently serving thousands of physicians as Senior Staff Associate Medical Education Systems Specialist at SUNY Downstate Graduate Medical Center.
Philip had a lifelong interest in health and well being and was proud of his professional training in the Feldenkrais Method which uses gentle movement and directed attention to help people learn new and more effective ways of living the life they want.
Philip was a world-class friend. When Philip was in a room, it became warmer. Everything, even the mundane, became fun with Philip. Philip personified affection and acceptance.
Philip was a beautiful, kind, loving, brilliant, and creative man. He is survived by his husband, Charles D. Jackson; his mother, Emilyn Kogan; brothers, Jerome, Jay, and Scott; sisters through marriage, Sharon, Lynn, Elijah, and Daphne; and nieces and nephews: Yonatan, Jennie, Shira, Joshua, Danielle, Jeremy, Russel, Jessica, Maetal, and Beck. Philip was predeceased by his father, Lawrence Kogan.
In Philip's honor and his memory, please consider a donation to the National LGBT Cancer Network: https://cancer-network.org/donate/
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Danny Tadeusiak
January 29, 2022
To the Kogan family:
My deepest sympathies. I also knew Phil all the way up from grade school through high school. He was a good sport always joking and laughing. He was an such a intelligent person. He would be reading a book on molecular biology and I would be reading a book on baseball. Another comrade gone way too soon.
Phil, may you rest in eternal peace.
Michele Coppola
January 27, 2022
To the Kogan Family,
I am very sorry to read this about Phil. I remember being in the 3rd grade at K.T. Murphy and having the priveledge of sitting next to him. He was so very smart and just a very nice person. Then going thru Stamford High School. It was wonderful to see him at our class reunion at Woodway Beach Club.
He will be missed. My deepest sympathy and prayers. Michele
Sylvia Liff
January 27, 2022
Phil was an extraordinary, courageous man & the sadness of his loss is beyond words. i loved him & feel privileged to have known him. My deepest condolences to all the family. My thoughts & prayers are with you. Love, Sylvia
Joseph A. Vincoli
January 25, 2022
I am saddened hearing of Phil´s passing. Growing up with Phil brings fond memories. And all of them bring a smile. My sincere condolences to family and friends.
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Hedy and Maury Siegel
January 25, 2022
Words cannot express our sadness at hearing about Philip´s passing. Reading about his life´s accomplishments, we know he will be missed, both personally and professionally. We send our deepest sympathies to Emilyn, Chad, and the entire family.
Shawn Potenza Uleske
January 25, 2022
I am so sorry to hear of Phil's passing. He was in many of my classes at Stamford High and I was lucky to have seen him at our last reunion. Such a wonderful person. Sending thoughts and prayers to his family.
Stell Demakos
January 25, 2022
I am so very sad to hear the news of Philip´s passing. We were at SHS together. I will always remember his smile and his kindness. May his memory be a blessing.
Frances C.Uva
January 24, 2022
Dear Emilyn and Family,
Please accept my deepest
sympathy on the passing
of Philip.
Our world is far better
because of his presence.
May he rest in eternal
peace.
Sincerely,
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