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Edmund H. Sonnenblick

New York, New York

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SONNENBLICK--Edmund H. In sorrow, congregation Emanu-EL of the city of New York City records the passing of our distinguished member, Dr. Edmund H. Sonnenblick. With his family we share the grief of loss and bereavement. The beautiful qualities of his life shall indoor forever in the hearts of...

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Ed made an enormous contribution to my own career - more than he ever knew! And such a fine sailor! he will be missed.

Edmund Sonnenblick was a person of enormous intellect, charm, grace, and humane spirit. He greatly affected the lives of both patients and students. His legacy is secure as one of the greatest physiologists of the 20th century.

Ed Sonnenblick was a mentor who literally changed my life when he took me under his wing while I was a budding cardiovascular trainee. Later over the last 3 decades, as colleagues, we spent many hours at meetings and dinners discussing cardiovascular science, philosophy or just life in general. It was a privilege to have known him and I will miss him greatly.

I first met Dr. Sonnenblick almost 20 years ago. He opened his office, intellect and heart to me on the first meeting, and was a frequent advisor and delightful colleague over the passing years. His practical and insightful view of cardiovascular pharmacology and physiology has been a constant touchstone to the medical research community. We will all miss him, in so many ways.

John Ross, Gene Braunwald, Ed at the NIH

Gene, Ed, Rick

Edmund H. Sonneblick was one of those very few who not only taught me cardiology but science.

A towering and generous intellect and a caring human being, he taught us how to think about cardiology and to strive for excellence. It was a joy and a privilege to be a fellow in his program, to sit in conference with him two to three times a week and to always be inspired by him after every discussion. ‘…Gladly did he learn and gladly did he teach’. His presence will be missed but always felt.