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Eric Braunstein Obituary
Stockton, CA
Eric Marc Braunstein M.D.
Aug. 17, 1958 - Nov. 22, 2010
Eric Marc Braunstein, M.D., 52, was born August 17, 1958 in Napa, CA and passed away suddenly at home in Stockton, CA, November 22, 2010. Dr. Braunstein was a well known Stockton area Cardiologist who was truly loved and adored by his many loyal patients. He loved to travel and enjoyed many wonderful trips over the years with his wife, Wendy. He was devoted to his dog , Max, who passed away at the age of 18.
Eric is survived by his wife Wendy of Stockton. He is the son of Richard Braunstein, M.D. of San Carlos, CA and the late Nina Braunstein. Brother of Robert Braunstein of Seattle, WA and Kenneth Braunstein of Humble, Texas. He also is survived by his aunt Elaine Light and two nieces, Alexandra Braunstein and Sara Braunstein.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Monday, November 29, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at DeYoung Memorial Chapel, 601 N. California St., Stockton, CA. There will be no visitation. Committal will be private.
Family suggests memorial contributions in his memory be made to Pets and Pals Animal Shelter, 12488 S. Harland Rd., Lathrop, CA 95330-8744 or the Delta Humane Society, 4590 S. Hwy 99, Stockton, CA 95212. Online guest book at deyoungchapels.com
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John Griffin M.D.
April 11, 2023
Came across Eric´s obituary by chance and was saddened to hear of his passing. We were classmates together in Guadalajara and car pooled to the Tesistan campus. I found him in this group photo taken at graduation. Offering my belated condolences to his wife and family.
Denis Ceballos
November 25, 2021
Still remember you, Eric. May peace be with you always. Good friend, mensch, many fond memories.
Your friends, Denis and Elinore
Stockton, CA
Jerry Hanifin
December 12, 2010
I have been seeing Dr. Braunstein for about 7 years and loved how he cared for me. He truly seemed to care and was focused on me during my appointment. You don't often get this type of treatment from doctors these days. I will truly miss him. My heart goes out to his wife and family for their great loss.
Steve and Lisa Setzer
December 5, 2010
Wendy,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Eric. We are shocked and saddened beyond words by the news of his passing. Eric was a caring and thoughtful friend and will truely be missed. Our condolences to the entire Braunstein family, may your faith and memories comfort you during this sad time.
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Phyllis Clayton and Shelley Burcham
December 4, 2010
My mother and I were disheartened to hear about the passing of Dr. Braunstein. He was my father's (Jack) cardiologist. My Dad truly loved Dr. Braunstein and appreciated his efforts and encouragement to help him sustain the life that he loved. I know that my Dad is now surprised, but happy, to see his favorite cardiologist in heaven with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife (Wendy) and family.
SANDRA JONES
December 1, 2010
I just started seeing ERIC AS MY HEART DOCTOR BUT NEW HIM PRETTY GOOD HE WAS MY MOMS DOCTOR ALSO SO SORRY THAT HE ISNT WITH ALL THE PEOPLE WHO CARED ABOUT HIM AS A PERSON AND THERE DOCTOR. WE WILL MISS YOU ERIC
Dennis Ceballos
November 30, 2010
We met Eric while walking our dogs at the UOP campus park. We quickly became friends and regulars of the dog walking group at the park for several years. Eric was a great friend. Equally adept at talking and listening, it was always fun to be in his company. With Wendy and he, we shared many fun times at Sho Mi Restaurant, at the Greek Festival or just hitting the tennis ball for our beloved dogs in the park. We knew he was a dedicated doctor, as he was often on the phone to the hospital to monitor his patients. Yet, he took the time to connect with people of all walks of life and genuinely took an interest in their lives. We lost touch with Eric and Wendy the last few years after they moved. It was with great sadness that we received the news of Eric's passing.
See you Eric, rest in peace my friend.
We will remember you very fondly.
JoAnne McGill
November 30, 2010
I was a patient of Dr Braunstein and a friend, he started seeing me as a patient approximentely one year ago, he was an honest Doctor and cared deeply for his patients, I remember how caring he was and answered every question I had with such compassion and understanding, I have never had a Physician ever take such time and care as he did, I actually had a follow up appointment in January to see how well I had done with my high cholesterol and Tryglcerides, he went to great lengths to find the right medications for me and ones that were not so costly even with insurance, he truly went the extra five miles with his patients I would always leave his office with such positive advise. I felt very safe knowing he would take care of me and give me the right advise, I told him last time I saw him he was truly my Hero and I will always remember him as such, Wendy and family I am so sorry for your Loss, you were Blessed to have such a wonderful person in your lives even though it was for such a short time, I know my husband and I will always be grateful for Dr Braunstein for saving both our lives, Dr installed a pace maker in my husband in June of 2009. without this he would not be here today,Dr Braunstein recognized this after just two visits with my husband who has a 23 yr old heart graft. We feel very Blessed to have had Dr Braunstein as our Dr and as a friend, he will never be forgotten.
JoAnne and George McGill
Linda & David Hernandez
November 30, 2010
To the Braunstein family and Wendy,
Dr. Braunstein has been my doctor since he was at Stockton Cardiology and have followed him and been one of his patients all these years. He was such an amazing doctor but will be remembered for the way he took a personal interest in us not just as patients but as if were part of his family. He shared many special memories that he had with his wife, family and dog. He took his time and really listen and addressed all my heart issues. That is what made him stand out from being a good doctor to a great doctor but more important a good humanbeing. May God comfort all of you with the good memories that you all shared and know that we are praying for all of you at this time. Wendy even when the days weeks and months go by we will continue to keep you in our prayers. In Gods word in Isaiah: He assures us that he is near to those who are crushed in spirit and broken hearted. May God continue to comfort you at this difficult time... Sincerely Linda & David Hernandez
November 29, 2010
Dear Wendy,
We are so sorry to hear about Eric. We have thought of you, Eric, and Max often. Eric was a great doctor and will be missed by the entire community.
Your former neighbor,
John and Becky Dragomanovich
David Hall
November 29, 2010
Eric Braunstein changed my life back in the late 90's when he noticed something my PCP missed and he insisted on a complete workup. It was not cancer, but celiac disease and my life has been much better since then. He was a very caring doctor, he will be missed.
K Goddi
November 29, 2010
We will miss seeing Dr. Braunstein in the SICU. We are sad to hear of his death. He was great with patients and we enjoyed working with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with Wendy and his family.
Katherine Goddi & Phyllis Reynolds
Calvin Lee
November 29, 2010
Dear Wendy
No words can adequately relay my sadness to you. I will always have good memories of you,Eric and Max and all are in my thoughts and prayers. Love to you.
ronald kass
November 28, 2010
With sympathy. Eric Will be greatly missed by our entire Stockton Medical Community. He was a great person to all who knew him.
Dr. Ronald & Louise Kass
November 28, 2010
Dear Wendy,
I am deeply saddened to hear of Dr. Braunstein's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Deanna Leong
Susan Moritz
November 27, 2010
I grew up with Eric in Redwood City, Ca. He and his family were my next door neighbors. Our Mother's were best of friends for years. This brings great sadness to my heart to hear about his passing. I have great memories of our childhood and will cherish them. My sympathies to his father Richard, brothers Robert, Kenneth and wife Wendy.
Robert Hill
November 27, 2010
My first appointment with Dr. Braunstein was when his practice was across from
Dameron Hospital. I was immediately impressed by his thoroughness, and the
amount of time he spent with me. Something you rarely find in a doctor these days. My wife was also a patient of his, and she was equally impressed with him. My last appointment with him was October 22nd,
and he came into the exam room with the loudest, multiple colored shirt I have ever seen. As usual, he spent at least a half hour with me. We were both shocked to hear of his passing, and will truly miss him. Our sympathies to his wife, Wendy, and the rest of his family and friends.
Andrew and Norma Macbeth
November 27, 2010
November 27,2010
Our prayers are truely sent out to you Eric. I had the pleasure of having you as my cardoilogist during my chemotherapy treatments. Thank you for such great care and your professionalism. I also had the pleasure of working with you in surgery...funny moments that I will always remember. My husband, Andrew has known you longer and is deeply saddened for this loss as friend and colleage. May God Bless you. You will be missed.
Corwin "Mac" McLean
November 27, 2010
Dr. Eric saved my life about 10 years ago. After a mild heart attack he became my cardiologist. I developed a lump on my groin that my primary doctor told me was merely a hematomy from my angiogram. On my next visit to Dr. Eric he looked at it and sent me directly to St Joseph's for an exam. It turned out to be stage 2 lymphoma. Had he not intervened I could be dead today. Thanks good friend and doctor and God Bless.
Chris and Carol Hudlin
November 27, 2010
Dear Wendy,
Our hearts go out to you, what a tragic loss. We are truly sorry.
As a physician, Eric was amazing. He was able to reverse my mother's CHF without employing any invasive procedures. As he was with all of his patients, he was kind and patient with my mother, He took his time to understand her and treat her appropriately. The last visit she had with him he told her she would live a long, long life. She is 85 years old, she loved him.
While we appreciated Eric as a physician, we loved him as our neighbor. We will always remember Eric and Max out on the lake in your little boat, enjoying the swans, the geese and the ducks as the sun set. We smile thinking about your endeavors to raise baby ducks, dedicated to keeping them safe until they could be returned to the lake. And of course, we fondly remember little Max and the love the two of you had for him.
We knew Eric to be a talented, sensitive, upstanding man. Wendy, if there is anything we can do, please call us. We are so very sorry for your loss.
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