LEO RABKIN

an exceptional man

I miss talking to my dear friend Leo. Many decades have passed since I first met Leo and Dorothy. I was a student at the time and became a member of the American Abstract Artists. They opened their hearts to us artists during difficult times and encouraged us to keep moving forward. They celebrated our success. Their home and studio became a meeting place for us artists of the AAA..
I will always cherish our friendship .

Leo, will truly miss seeing you - I have been your next door neighbor for over 35 years. My sons, and my deceased husband admired your strength and your dedication to your
artwork. .Your wife was a very warm person. May you continue your artwork with the "saints" .

Leo was so warm, creative and inspiring. We had our talks at the pool, coming and going the past 25+ years. He always had a smile. Truly a lovely man.

Leo Rabkin also taught art at Rabbi Jacob Joseph Yeshiva in the Lower East Side of Manhattan around 1950, where I was a student. Sixty-five years later, I am able to dedicate my time and energy to painting and sculpting.
Thank you, Leo Rabkin, for the part you played in my becoming who I was meant to be.

I met Leo and his wife at the Manhattan Plaza Pool many years ago and looked forward to speaking with him every time we both swam. He was regularly there, even when he developed difficulties walking, which was inspiring to everyone else there. Leo was truly a gentleman and had a dry sense of humor. What a joy to learn about his career in art, his folk art collections, and his inside knowledge of the art world. One unique thing I loved about Leo was that he had an amazing dapper style well...

Leo was an inspiration. He lived the life of a true artist. My husband Stuart, my daughter Hannah, my dog Juniper and I spent many an afternoon in his studio enjoying Leo's wit and humor. He was engaging and delightful. His spirit will live on in his work. We will miss you, dear friend.

Always wonderful and thoughtful conversations with Leo over the years...

You was my boss but most of all we became friends, you was an amazing artist and a beautiful person. We share great time's on the weekend's, we took long walk and had great conversation..I will forever miss that..RIP..We love and miss you.. Felicia and Laka..