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for Harry Waterston
Jerry Young
March 29, 2024
After all these years I still think of "Buzz" and find myself sharing stories about him w my friends. He was such a special man and so much more than my dentist. He was a great raconteur and provided so many interesting and funny stories during my visit. And a truly kind and caring man.
I still miss him and value him as part of my life(and Wendy-another beautiful human being).
Jay Slotnick
January 20, 2013
Dear Wendy,
The news of Buzz's passing is devastating. I thought about him this morning and thought it had been a while since I received the monthly newsletter from his office or saw any pictures on Facebook from any of your trips. I have know Buzz since we lived across the hall from each other at Harpur, and have always taken a page from his humor book to get thru the tough times. Even though it has been close to 20 years since I saw him last, I will miss him terribly.
Mark Miller
November 30, 2012
I received the Penn Dental Journal today and am so saddened to learn about Buzz's death. I have known Buzz since our days together at Penn dental school. He and Wendy were dear friends.
I have so many fond memories of Buzz, his humor, his spirit, his intellect and his love for Wendy. I have always considered him my friend. And Wendy, my sincere condolences to you and your family.
September 16, 2012
We are saddened to learn about Buzz's passing. He will be missed. Ivy & Marvin Mansky
September 9, 2012
I was Buzz's classmate at U. Penn. I was saddened to hear of his passing when learned in the Penn Gazette. My love and thoughts are will the entire family. I have only the most positive memories of Buzz, who also knew my sister and her husband Marvin Mansky, a retired dentist.
Michele A.
August 16, 2012
I just learned of Dr. Waterston's death yesterday, and I was so shocked and saddened by the news. I came to know him as a child and continued as a patient into my 30's. He was a wonderful dentist and person. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
Susan Weaver
June 12, 2012
Wendy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Buzz was a wonderful man with a great sense of humor.
Susan Weaver New Orleans, La
Anita H.
April 16, 2012
Want a terrible loss to the world of Dentistry. I have never looked forward to dental appts until i met Buzz. He had a remarkable way of making his patients feel relaxed and comfortable. When i learned of his passing i was shocked and filled with sorrow. My prayers go out to his family and friends that are mourning.
Abbie Wysor
April 13, 2012
I was shocked and saddened to learn of Buzz's passing. He was a terrific person and a great dentist. I will miss the corny jokes and stories he told as he worked on my teeth. My condolences and deepest sympathy to his family and his office staff.
debbi bromley
April 12, 2012
To Wendy and family and Buzz's work family,
It was with much sadness that we learned of Buzz's passing.
A wonderful dentist - absolutely. Even more important - a truly wonderful human being.
Please accept our heartfelt sympathies at this very sad time.
Debbi and Gary Bromley
Joan Langna
April 12, 2012
May he rest in peace. He was a great man & dentist. I will never forget him or his kindness to me. God bless you & his family. Joan, Aston, PA
Jeff Pascale
April 10, 2012
Dr Buzz has been my dentist for decades and I was always delighted to have my dental appointment with him. An amazing human being, and, oh yeah, a great dentist besides.
April 9, 2012
Dear Waterston Family:
I met Buzz only once, but he made a great impression on me. A great guy; a great dentist, he will surely be missed. I am so sorry for your loss.
Jerry Carson
Karen & Amy Dr. Robbins' office
April 9, 2012
We were saddened to learn of Buzz's passing. We will miss him alot, especially his "prank" phone calls to Dr. Robbins' office. Our prayers and thoughts are with you, Wendy and family. He will be greatly missed.
Susan & David Raab
April 8, 2012
Dear Wendy: David and I were very saddened to hear the news about Buzz. We have very fond memories of him and of your family from our years at Beth Israel. You and Buzz were inspirations to us as we became part of the Beth Israel community, which remains special to our family. Our sincerest sympathy.
Judi Neale
April 8, 2012
Joy, tolerance, laughter, music and, oh yeah, zydeco dancing. All these things in the name of Buzz Waterston will live in my heart and memory for all time. You, Wendy, and yours are in my prayers at this sad time. Truly a great loss.
April 8, 2012
My heartfelt and deepest condolences to Wendy, family and office staff, Buzz was my dentist for almost 40 years and the realization of never seeing him again fills me w sadness. An office visit would consist of having my rings cleaned in the sterilizer, story telling and jokes, explanations of any dental procedures and walking out w a smile on my face. when the strap on my shoe broke and i said they were my favorite shoes but would have to discard, unbelievably Buzz fixed it with dental cement. He used his love of knowledge to improve lives and his kindness to make the world a better place. He touched so many people and his passing is a profound loss.
Jerry Young Media, Pa.
Joanne Landau
April 7, 2012
Dear Wendy & family, Buzz was my dentist for the past 17 years, and he was not only a professional, but a very caring and happy individual. We had a special connection in that I went through cancer treatment several years ago, so we really related to one another about our fears and hopes. I was deeply shocked and saddened to hear that Buzz lost his battle. I'm so happy to have known him. I wish you and your family peace at this very difficult time.
Barbara Marberger
April 7, 2012
My Dear Wendy: Buzz was not only my dentist but my friend. He has been in my life for longer than I can remember. We have talked about so many things over the years including his illness and his battle with cancer. I wanted him to know that I was always there for him. I hope he knew that. I now feel a kind of peace for him and know that when we meet again he will welcome me with a big smile.
April 6, 2012
Dear Waterston Family and Friends:
Buzz has treated our family for twenty years. He was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. We extend our sincere sympathies. Gabe and Janet Menei
April 6, 2012
Dear Wendy, Jesse, Josh and Jen and family:
We are so saddened by your loss. A gentleman in every way, Buzz epitomized the renaissance man. It was our pleasure to have known him. Please accept our condolences. - Marcia and Steve Plotkin
April 6, 2012
To Wendy and the Waterston Family we here at Media Medical Imaging are deeply sorry for the lost of a great friend that we have come to know and love. Buzz was a wonderful outgoing and happy man to everyone that came across him, he will be greatly missed by us all. Our Prayers are with you and your family.
Media Medical Imaging Staff
Connie Cooper
April 6, 2012
We have lost a good friend. We have known Buzz for over 25 years and we will miss him. Our condolences to Wendy and the family.
April 6, 2012
Wendy, Our hearts are broken. Alan and I as well as Don and Margaret send our love to you. Please don't lose touch. We will call soon.
Traci Rayer
April 6, 2012
I am so sorry to hear. I've known Buzz for many years and will miss him. My heartfelt condolences to Wendy and the family.
Debrah Oxendine
April 5, 2012
I am shocked. So sorry to hear Buzz is gone. I have known him for a long time. He helped me overcome my fear of dds. My best rememberance of Buzz is when I was at the office for a visit and he was reading a story to a little girl that was also there for a visit. He was doing this to help her overcome her fear. I don't know any one else that would do this. He was a very kind and caring individual. I will miss him immensely. Who is going to sing to me while working on my teeth now? No one. He was a truly incredible man and I am so sorry.
April 5, 2012
Dear Wendy, Josh, Jesse, and family:
We were saddened to learn of Buzz's passing. He was a terrific dentist, a true professional and a wonderful friend. We pray for him and will miss him always. Michele S. de Cruz-Saenz, Sebastian & Gonzalo Cruz-Schiavone, and Rose Schiavone (Wallingford, PA)
Mary Kay Hamburger
April 5, 2012
Buzz was a great gentleman. I will miss talking with him. I am sorry for your loss.
Lynn Cashell
April 5, 2012
Bad puns, amazing dentist, beautiful voice, incredible human being....too young to leave us. Forever in my heart.
Joe Ambrose
April 5, 2012
My dad has a great expression when referring to others, he say "They broke the mold after they made them". I now understand it. Comfort and prayers to all, Wendy and the practice partners left behind. Heaven Piano Bar.
Jeanne Hornbach
April 5, 2012
Dear Wendy, family, and Buzz's staff, I am in shock and completely devasted over your loss. My deepest condolences. Buzz was so kind and did so much to help me in my over 25 years as his patient. He was also like my hairdresser- I could tell him anything and we could talk about anything. Since we were close in age, we could relate on many subjects. People couldn't understand why I looked forward to going to the dentist-no fear and always a new story or pun. His caring, kindness, humor, and intelligence will be missed by all. There's a brighter star in the sky tonight. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Diana Wheeler
April 5, 2012
Dear Wendy and Family, and all of Buzz's co-workers: I'm still in shock, can't believe that I will no longer be able to experience Buzz's care and humor. I'll always remember all those years with the Swarthmore Chorale, and the jokes and memories we shared as he worked on my teeth. He was a wonderful, humorous, generous, loving, intelligent, caring human being, and unfortunately there are not enough mensches like Buzz in the world. Hugs to everyone.
Debbie Hammer
April 5, 2012
So very shocked to hear that Buzz passed away. My deepest heartfelt condolences to Wendy, Josh, and Jessie. He was truly an amazing person who did so much for others.
Dean Sophocles
April 5, 2012
We have lost one of the true "originals" in this life- Buzz was one of the kindest, sweetest human beings that I will ever know. As an associate in my father's office many years ago, Buzz mentored me and encouraged me to treat the patient first- the teeth would follow. He was the epitome of a "doctor with a heart" and I know his family, friends, patients and basically anybody who's life intersected with his was a better human being because of that relationship. I will miss you Buzz...... Dean Sophocles
Susan Smythe
April 5, 2012
Dear Wendy, and all members of Buzz' practice - he was a fine and wonderful man, much beloved of the pun, and turned me from a true dental phobe to one who looked forward to seeing everyone. We'll be thinking of you and all your family.
Hilarie Lennan
April 5, 2012
To Wendy and sons, and to Buzz's staff, my deepest condolences on the loss of a superstar. Buzz will be missed by many. I was lucky to know him and I will miss his jokes and stories.
April 5, 2012
Dear Wendy and Sons, A star shines brighter in the sky as a great bright light has left us. Our prayers are with you at this time.
Ronnie Malone and Pati Cassell (Brookhaven, PA)
Gina Albert
April 5, 2012
To Wendy, Joshua, Jesse, Jennifer, Samuel, Janet, Jude, Nat and the many people whose life Buzz has touched.
The first time I met Buzz, was at a job interview. I had already checked him out on the internet and I felt that he would be a great boss. He called me shortly after that to extend me the job position of his EFDA. During that phone call I was very surprised to hear him say that he was going to take me to a continuing education class to hear the speaker, “Dr. John Kanca”. I was surprised because this was only the second time I had spoken to him and I had not actually started working yet. This was the beginning of his teaching me how passionate he was about, as he put it “The Love of Learning that he inherited from his parents”. Over the eight years I worked with Buzz, he continued to show this passion by taking many more classes than the licensing laws required. He did it because he wanted to give his dental patients the very best care he could, plus he truly loved to learn.
Another thing Buzz taught me was the difference between the “Golden Rule and the Platinum Rule”. The Golden Rule states that you should treat others like you would want them to treat you. Buzz taught me that this rule falls short when dealing with dental patients. The Platinum Rule according to Buzz states that you should treat patients the way they want to be treated. I learned to ask each patient what their preference is and never assume that it would be what I or another patient would want. “How can I help you today” became words I continue to use on a daily basis.
Buzz had a passion to help the dental phobic patient. He would take time to learn about why they were so scared of the dentist. He hired a staff of caring individuals who backed him up in turning dental phobic patients into people who could the night before a dental appointment, fall asleep and not worry as much about their dental visit the next day. He will be sorely missed by many people. I want to say again, Thank you Buzz for sharing with me eight years of your life. I will continue to pass on many of the lessons you have taught me.
Gina Albert, EFDA, CDA
Jeffry Cadorette
April 5, 2012
We are deeply saddened over the passing of Buzz. Sincere condolences to Wendy, Joshua, Jesse and all of Buzz's extended family. We're so sorry for your loss. He mastered his profession and so many other things. A unique and eclectic man who will be be missed. Our hope for you is that you possess and draw upon all of the strength that you require to deal with this challenging rite of passage.
John Sitaras
April 4, 2012
Dear Wendy,
There are no words. We're so sorry for you. Buzz was a true original.
John and Cora
Elaine and Carrie Johnston
April 4, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
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