New York, New York
FENCHEL--Gerd H., PhD. 91, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 29, 1926 in Berlin, Germany and was likely the last Bar Mitzvah there, before he and his family were forced to emigrate to Great Britain and then Washington Heights, New York City where they joined...
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As Passover 2023 comes to an end and as I enter again on this site to once again pay homage to a Great Man. Dr. Fenchel you remain in my heart as your Spirit continues to guide me. I love you and will forever be humbled by your amazing brilliance and Spiritual influence.
Michaerl Fischman, MA,MSW,LCSW-R, CAMS II, DVS I, CGP
April 12, 2023 | School
On the anniversary of your death I still maintain a connection to you Dr. Fenchel. I have aspired to be like you in many ways. You were a great role model for me. On the anniversary of your demise I am still lacking in one area that you excelled in; writing. I hope to reach this goal in the coming months of this year. I have discovered some amazing things about the psyche and want to start disseminating these ideas and so help other therapists in their quest to more effectively help their...
Michael Fischman,LCSW-R
April 10, 2022
You were a wonderful loyal mentor to me Dr. Fenchel. I am forever in gratitude to you. We shared several delightful times together.
Frank DiFilia
December 28, 2021 | School
So sorry to hear this- Dr Fenchel was my therapist for many years and I know Leslie Spitz Fenchel quite well. My deepest sympathy . Janice Magid Davidson
Janice Magid Davidson
June 21, 2020 | Acquaintance
Grove of 10 Memorial Trees
michael fischman
April 11, 2020 | Scarsdale, NY
Michael Fischman, LCSW-R
Dr Fenchel was my therapist for many years. When I started my analytic training at Washington Square Institute he was the analyst I chose to work with. I owe a great deal to Dr. Fenchel. He helped me to become the man I am today. He helped me develop a strong sense of dignity, respect for authority and he showed me how to use a potentially dangerous energy, anger, in a healthy way.
My work with Dr. Fenchel was empowering. I am deeply grateful for how he guided me in a direction that...
michael fischman
April 09, 2020 | Scarsdale, NY | Significant_other
You passed away a few years ago but my affection for you lives on.
Lorraine Fenchel
June 03, 2019 | West Orange, NJ
To a Great Man,
You will always be loved and remembered.
You were my analyst and mentor for over 20 years. I owe so much to you.I am what I am today as a result of our work together. Thank you and I look forward to seeing you again in the next life.
So, I offer a blessing from me and from my entire family, Shoshanna, Joseph and Renee. We love you
Michael Fischman
August 22, 2017 | Scarsdale, NY
To Dr. Fenchel's family:
My thoughts are with you during this trying time. Dr. Fenchel was a mentor to me during the last 8 years. Very bright and oftentimes humorous I will remember him very fondly and will say a prayer for him. He touched me in a very profound way.
Neal Schweber
April 17, 2017 | NY
