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Remembering Dick Gerstein today, you are missed by your family and friends!
Dan Karpman
February 01, 2026 | Friend


Springfield, Massachusetts
Aug 20, 1935 – Jun 7, 2025
Alan R. Gerstein, MD1935 - 2025SpringfieldAlan (Dick) Gerstein was born in Springfield to Mae (Dunn) and Morris Gerstein and died June 7, 2025. He graduated from Classical High School, 1953, Wesleyan University, 1957, and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1961, where he was elected to the...
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Dan Karpman
February 01, 2026 | Friend
I remember Dr. Gerstein. He was my mother´s doctor. He and his lovely wife, Betty, became friends of my mother, Abby Austern.
Ann Sullo
January 31, 2026 | Family
My father Wilfred Bonin from Holyoke was a patient of Dr Gerstein around 1969, He was given an artificial kidney and was treated through his arm. so sorry to hear of his passing. Janine Bonin,
Janine Bonin
October 28, 2025 | Other
Dear Bette, We have just learned of Dick's passing. We have wonderful memories of the times our families were together in Springfield as well as Dick's and your hospitality so many years ago. We send our condolences to all the Gersteins. We know that his memory will be a blessing for many years.
Boaz Avitall, Rachel Forman, Ilana Avital, Tamar Avital
July 05, 2025 | Family
Dear Bette. I'm so sorry for the loss of your wonderful husband...He was a good, kind man and a great doctor!!!! This is a great loss for so many!!!!!!
Donalyn Gross
June 19, 2025
Bette and family, My deepest sympathy on the loss of Dr. Gerstein.
Sandy Polom
June 11, 2025 | Work
Dr. Gerstein was a man of the people. I worked with him years ago and never have met a more hard working and dedicated individual! His dedication was inspirational! My condolences to his family!!
Maureen Weeks
June 10, 2025 | Work
My cousin Dick was a wonderful human being. He was kind, caring and very loving to all of his family and friends. He had strong principles and was devoted to Judaism and Israel. Besides being a brilliant man, Dick was also incredibly funny. He could make me laugh out loud with his stories about family members and which ones were true Dunns and those who said they were Dunns but really had another name. He knew all the family history and lore. I particularly enjoyed when he would share...
Joan Dunn Hendrickson
June 10, 2025 | Darien, CT | Family
Dear Bette, Meir, David and family, Our deepest condolences to you on the passing of Dick, your beloved husband and father. Dick´s empathy and caring for his patients was profound and limitless. His love of and devotion to his family was enduring and admirable. His love of Judaism and Israel set the example for all who knew and loved him. Dick will be so missed by his family, friends, colleagues and patients. We join you in remembering a great and wonderful man. May Dick´s memory be a...
Daniel Karpman
June 09, 2025 | Friend