Jonathan Laurence Israel

Jon was an intelligent caring and a genuinely nice guy. We were classmates at Albany Medical College. During the second year upon my return Jon took extra time and effort to console me regarding the passing of my Dad. He truly cared and made the world a better place. He is missed.

I am extremely saddened to learn of Jon's passing. He and I were roommates at RPI when he was a freshman, and I can recall how nonchalant he was about getting 4.0's while also playing on the lacrosse and basketball teams. He was a superstar. My condolences to his family.

I am shocked and saddened to have just learned of Jon´s death. Jon and Karen were neighbors of my late wife Beth and I way back in the eighties in Cherry Hill, NJ when Jon was a GI fellow at Penn. They quickly became our friends and I fondly recall vacationing together to Lancaster, PA. Jon was just the nicest, most genuine guy you could ever know. My sincere condolences to Karen and the girls.

I just found out about Jon´s death. I am devastated for his family, friends and patients. Jon taught me so much when I worked at Ct.GI, and I will always remember him with great fondness and respect for one of the nicest people I will ever meet.

I just learned of Jon's passing. My sympathies to the family. Jon and I were GI fellows together at Penn. Jon was one of the finest people I have ever met, a great friend, and a wonderful doc.

Karen and Girls, Sympathy and blessings to you on your loss of Jon. Karen , we new each other early in our careers in Albany for several years. Chris and I had many laughs with you and Jon. It sounds like he had a wonderful life although too soon to be taken. Let good memories sustain you. With thoughts and prayers, Laura Covill

I was heartbroken to hear this news. As Barbara Krezner has said, we were all part of the Biomed class at RPI and AMC. I remember the very first day I met Jonathan, and how impressed I was by him. He was everything you would want in a classmate, a colleague, and a friend. Super smart, charming, with a big heart. His warmth filled the room. This is a huge loss for our class, and the entire medical community. My sympathies and prayers go out to his family.