Richard Leon Faber

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Richard Faber Obituary

FABER, Richard Leon, PhD Of Newton and West Palm Beach. Entered into rest August 22, 2011, age 71. Beloved husband of Susan (Magerer) Faber for 47 years. Son of the late Hesta and Samuel Faber. Loving father of Lynn Raisman and her husband, Richard, of Needham. Loving grandfather of Alexandra, Brett, Chloe, and Madison. Brother of Robert Faber of California. Precious son-in-law of the late Rose Magerer. Brother-in-law of Reva and Larry Devore. Rick graduated from Boston Latin in 1957 with honors. He then earned his bachelor's degree at MIT, graduating in three years. Brandeis University awarded him his master's degree and PhD in mathematics. Rick went on to become a full professor of math at Boston College where he taught for 25 years. The pinnacle of the word courage, Rick ferociously fought kidney disease being on dialysis three times per week for 43 years. After retiring, Rick devoted his time to the kidney organization, Kidney Transplant / Dialysis Association, where he composed and edited their newsletter, the RenalGram. The family would like to thank Rick's physician for over thirty years, Dr. Nina Rubin of MGH, for her care, skill and complete compassion to Rick and Sue throughout the years. Funeral services at Stanetsky Memorial Chapel, 1668 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA on Thursday, August 25 at 12:00 noon. Interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, MA. Memorial observance will be at the home of Lynn and Richard Raisman following interment until 8:00 PM with minyan at 7:00 PM and on Friday from 1:00 to 7:00 PM. Charitable contributions in Richard's memory may be made to the Kidney Transplant / Dialysis Association, c/o Ms. Johanna Freeth, 112 Brookings Street, Medford, MA 02155 www.ktda.org or to the charity of your choice. Stanetsky Memorial Chapels 617-232-9300 www.StanetskyBrookline.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 23 to Aug. 24, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Faber

10 Entries

Charles Landraitis

September 2, 2011

Rick was my colleague and next door neighbor in the Mathematics Department at Boston College. His enthusiasm for mathematics was infectious. Despite his fragile health, he was unfailingly upbeat and had a wonderful sense of humor.

August 29, 2011

Our condolences to Sue and the entire Faber family. May our dear friend and fellow patient Rick rest in peace. He was the epitomy of courage and perserverance and a true inspiration to us, his fellow patients.
Johanna Freeth & Michael Lisieski

Rita Silverman

August 27, 2011

Dear Susan, Lynn and family,
My heartfelt sympathy in your loss. Rick was such a courageous and gentle man. I have memories of Rick sharing his talents at Newton Dental by transforming it into the computer age.
Fondly, Rita

Roberta Patterson SPP

August 27, 2011

Dear Susan & Family My Heart Felt Sympathy in the loss of Rick. It was a privileged to have known him.He did such great work's for the KTDA, which was the Mass State Association of Emblems main Charity. Again My Deepest Sympathy. State Past President Roberta Patterson

Jodi Mottola

August 25, 2011

My heartfelt sympathy to all of Rick's family. I have been blessed to spend many years close to the family and I have very fond and warm memories of all of you.
My thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time.
Jodi

Norm LeDoux

August 24, 2011

Our deepest condolences to Sue and the entire Faber family. Rick was an invaluable and integral part of our Kidney Transplant/Dialysis organization from its very beginnings over 40 years ago, played a major role in its development as past president, board member and trustee, editor of our quarterly newsletter the "RenalGram", just to name a few of his many contributions. His passing is a great loss to to us and he will be sorely missed by all of us at KT/DA.

Norm LeDoux, President, KT/DA

David` Morrison

August 24, 2011

Dear Faber Family,
I am a long time friend of his nephew, Jeff Devore. "Uncle Rick" was one of the funniest people I knew. He always had a joke of the day and he always laughed at his own jokes ... He will be fondly remembered! Please extend my condolences to the Faber Family!
Love,
David Morrison

John Pappone

August 24, 2011

My sincere condolences to the Faber family. Rick and Sue have shared so many wonderful memories through the years, many of which were with my loving wife Josephine. So sorry for you loss. John F. Pappone

Sammi Robertson

August 23, 2011

My heart and best wishes go out to the Faber and Raisman families...I have very fond memories from my childhood visiting the Faber household in Oak Hill Park... and loved seeing "Mr. Faber"... Lynn's dad.

I'm so sorry to have to miss the service and shiva as I am away on the cape through September.

Sue and Lynn... I am truly so sorry for your loss!
Love, Sammi (Shuman) Robertson & family

John Daley

August 23, 2011

Ricky (for those of us who were privileged to know him and be so impressed by his brilliance at Boston Latin School) was a model of courage and persistence over the years. Marion joins me in extending our sympathy to Sue.
John Daley

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