New York, New York
RIFKIND--Richard A. The Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) community notes with sadness the passing of Richard A. Rifkind, MD. As Chairman and Chief Scientific Officer of the Sloan Kettering Institute (SKI) from 1983 to 2000, he took SKI to new heights of academic excellence. A prolific...
Read MoreI recall Richard with great fondness and admiration. In trade terms, Richard was a real mensch, a great son of a great NYC citizen. I was thinking about him just now. I truly admired him. I hope you will find family to whom you can send this
David GNathan
December 17, 2025 | Friend
May cherished memories live on in the hearts and prayers of love ones bringing comfort as he Rest In Peace.
January 11, 2019
Im sorry to hear of your significant loss. Your fond memories should always bring smiles to your faces and comfort to your hearts. Please allow the god of all comfort, as mentioned in Isaiah 61:1,2, to aid you through this most difficult time.
January 05, 2019
My condolences for your loss. May fond memories and the love of family and friends comfort you during this time of sorrow. Jeremiah 29:11.
M.
January 05, 2019
Goodby my old friend. Ned
EJ Behrman
January 05, 2019
Richard was a fine scientist, a superb administrator, and an example to all of what a full mind and great heart can produce in this world.
Gerald Weissmann
January 04, 2019 | New York, NY
