Richard A. Horvitz

I was totally shocked to hear about his passing, he seemed so healthy and kept in shape with his running and swimming. Before Ann passed my partner and I had several dinners together and then more recently with just Richard. We miss him. Sincerely, Vern H. And Gene F.

To Alan and Nancy Gerstein Cooper, Judy King here .I met you several times with dinner and visits for years with Anne and Richard. when you visited Michigan and Spyglass. I send my heartfelt condolences to you and the family. I considered Anne and Richard good friends and was so shocked and sad to hear of Richard's sudden passing.We had good conversations last summer and Richard was looking forward to his travels. I'd like to get in touch with you but am not sure how to do that. I also...

I worked with Dr Horvitz and so appreciated his incredible knowledge and expertise in running the laboratory. He brought some fun to teaching the interns when we had the medical technology classes at Butterworth with special songs and stories to keep dry chemistry somewhat interesting. He was also very involved in guarding our IT room from gremlins by hanging garlic ropes at the door way. My sympathies to his family, we have many fond memories of Dr Horvitz. Susan Mammina Smith

I spent 16 years working with Dr. Horvitz and even though we occasionally disagreed; we still got along really well professionally. I want to thank the obituary writers for mentioning the distinguished physician award; it really meant a lot to him. May his memory be a blessing.

I knew Dr. Horvitz for many years while working at Butteworth Hospital - the ER and Laboratory were located next to one another. I would have opportunity to chat a bit with him in the hallway. He was a brilliant man and clinician. I was amazed at all he had done in his life through his most interesting and impressive obituary. So much I knew not of the man. He certainly did have a fulfilling life with his wife Anne. They are now together again to carry on their many interests and...

Dr Horvitz was his own person. Worked with him for many years. Admired his intelligence and his personality