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JAY HYMAN Obituary
passed away August 1, 2017. He was a beloved son, father, brother, husband and generous philanthropist. He endowed a chair for Wildlife Health at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, supported and helped curate exhibits at Cornell's Johnson Museum of Art. He was a founding member of the International Association for Aquatic Animal Medicine. He supported the Touch the Jungle/Earthways Foundation, and the Cornell Esbaran Field Laboratory. He founded the Society for the Advancement of Latin American Arts and supported the Palm Beach Zoo as well as many other charities. He was a member of the Explorers Club. He showed us all how to conquer adversity. He will be remembered for his courage, dedication, adventurous spirit and love of life.
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William Hsiang
March 2, 2018
Sorry to learn of Jay's passing. I met Jay soon after he had begun his small animal practice at 116 East 19 Street, always a man in motion and a lover of big cigars.
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Pamela Tuomi
August 14, 2017
I did not have the pleasure of knowing Jay well but he has so many friends in IAAAM and I have heard wonderful stories over the years. He leaves a powerful legacy.
Pam Tuomi
Past-President , IAAAM
August 14, 2017
To the Hyman Family: My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.
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