Barry Andrew Kassel

1947 - 2020

BORN

1947

DIED

2020

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Clark Associates Funeral Home

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Katonah, New York

Barry Kassel Obituary

Barry Andrew Kassel

Pound Ridge - Barry Andrew Kassel, 72, of Pound Ridge, NY, died January 21, 2020 surrounded by family. Born July 16, 1947 to Helene and Nathan Kassel of Queens, NY. Brother of Gail Kassel Grisanti. After spending his formative years in White Plains, NY, Barry was awarded his Bachelor of Science degree from Penn State University in State College, PA. His time there cemented his interest in pursuing medicine, leading him to Medical School at the State University of New York at Buffalo. Barry married Penny Berke Kassel for a short time. The couple had Barry's first son, Scott David Kassel.

After graduating, Barry began his surgical residency at Hartford Hospital, where he met Lynn Barry Kassel, the love of his life. The pair married and moved to Pound Ridge, NY. Where they raised their next three children, Brett Marcus Kassel, Lara Kassel Nayor and Daniel Nathan Kassel. Although having four children spread over 16 years, Barry always had time and love for each. The family took scores of vacations. Barry particularly loved exploring America's national parks and instilled in his children a respect and love for nature and the environment.

Barry thrived as Chief of Surgery at Northern Westchester Hospital in Mt. Kisco, NY where he practiced as a general surgeon for 33 years. He was chosen as one of the top surgeons in New York State year after year. He earned the reputation of putting his patients at ease with his warmth, kindness, expertise and exceptional bedside manner.

Barry's generosity knew no bounds. The number of friends and family members he helped through the years was countless. Through all of the professional success and drive to help others, what was truly most important to him was his family. In his last years he was able to witness the marriage of three of his children and the birth of three grandchildren, which had always been his dream. He was a thoughtful man whose insight and intelligence drove him to explore the world and the world of medicine. His legacy is in the lives of those he healed and their families, and most of all, in his own family who will miss him dearly but cherish countless memories, stories, and time spent together.

There will be a Memorial Gathering celebrating the life of Dr.Barry Kassel Sunday January 26th 2020 from 11am to 3pm at the family home.

Published by The Journal News from Jan. 23 to Jan. 24, 2020.
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It was a long time ago. I called you bear and you called me curls. We were together from when we were 14 to 21 years old. There will always be a place in my heart for you. Your capacity to love and cherish was just a bud. I am glad we got to water the beginnings of our beautiful lives. Blessings on your journey. shana (aka Lois)

Shana Parker

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February 6, 2020

Barry how you will always be remembered by me and my family. It was a honor to work with you and learn from you. My heart goes out to your Beautiful family. With Deepest Sympathy Love and Prayers Natalie Erlacher

Natalie Erlacher

January 25, 2020

What a wonderful kind and thoughtful human being he was. As an E D doctor at NW H, he was a trusted colleague who you could always count on for sound advice. He was always respectful of his medical and nursing colleagues and his patients loved him.
He truly embodied the phrase a gentleman and a scholar. Sadly, he was taken too soon. He will truly be missed by all those that worked with him.

Steve Grayson

January 25, 2020

As an RN in the ICU at NWHC, I worked with Barry from the time he started there until i left in '94. Wonderful physician, wonderful, wonderful person. We both grew up in White Plains - he 2hrs older than I, we would reminisce about HS, etc., so we had a bit of a personal relationship as well as a great work relationship. I never saw him again after I left NY, but I never forgot him. My condolences to all of his family.

Bill Segur

January 25, 2020

While working in ER at NWH some years ago as Head Nurse I remember his grin most of all..easy to work side by side...easy to help me make decisions.. and aways friendly...respected as a surgeon...but more so as a human... So sorry.

Wendy Shepard

January 24, 2020

I will treasure all the good memories of such a kind caring man with a huge heart for his profession and wonderful care given to his patients and respect for his peers.
The 20 years I worked with Barry I will never forget
My deepest sympathy to his family for comfort and peace at this most difficult time...

Love,
Donna Faiella
Donna Faiella

January 24, 2020

Sorry for your loss ! Sending prayers to the family
The Mangieri Family

Cathy Mangieri

January 24, 2020

Glad I got to know you at NWHC. You always had an infectious smile and a kind word. This doesn't seem real RIP Dr Kassel Prayers and thought to your family.

Eleanor Leffort

January 24, 2020

Sad news. We were great friends in high school. I have many fond memories of a great guy who was a great friend. Our condolences to his family.

Eddie & Jeanette Ganbaum

January 24, 2020

So many happy memories working with Barry/Dr Kassel in the OR @NWH. Truly a wonderful gentleman surgeon. Joanne Hall,RN

Joanne Hall

January 24, 2020

A very sad passing of a true gentleman and superb surgeon. Our best wishes for the future for Barry's family. Barbara & Bob Schneider

January 23, 2020

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

The Staff of Clark Associates Funeral Home

January 23, 2020

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