Dr. David Jaeger

Dr. Jaeger is truely missed. I had the privaledge of working with him at Northeast Rehab Hospital on the Spinal Cord Unit. His retirement was heartbreaking as I knew what his work meant to him, It was the saddest day. WE continue to display his picture on unit 200 where he worked and honored the Spinal Cord Unit in his name. He was always so friendly and nice, his patients loved him and so did the staff. After his retirement his patients would return and ask about him. And some still do...

Blunt, brash, and hilarious, Dave was this California surburban boy's Union College introduction to the quintessential Long Islander. He taught me how to put mustard on (in) a kinish and curse taxi drivers. During my recent trip to NYC with my wife and kids I have vivid images of running red lights with Steve Kronick and Dave on the way to see Stan at Waterside. He goofed on me mercilessly, and I loved him for it. He honored my wife and I by reading at our wedding. I was truly blessed to...

Dave was witty, brilliant, a great friend, an endearingly annoying yet trusted confidante during our years at Union College and then as roommates during medical school. (The "Oscar" to my "Felix.") My life was enriched by his friendship, his humor, his intellect, his passion for what was right, his political interests. I'm privileged to have been a friend.

David was a wonderful human being. Members of the 6 year program at Union College and Albany Med have recounted how he was so full of life and humor. We enjoyed his company and truly felt he made us all better people. He was a gifted physician and a valuable friend. He will be missed.

Lew Schon MD AMC ‘84

Jaeger Family:
My deepest condolence on the passing of David

To Steve Jaeger & Family:
With deepest condolences on the passing of your brother, David. From reading his obituary in today's paper I could tell that he was a truly exceptional person. May God comfort your family in this difficult time.