Dr. Robert M. Moriarty

As a chemist with interest in the field of Iodine Chemistry, I just learned with great sadness about the passing of Robert M. Moriarty. I never met him, but he has been a reference figure in the field, having developed many of the key concepts in this area. His findings are helping us to understand some of the behavior of hypervalent iodine, and have set the stage for many current - and, I suspect , future - applications of such reagents. In fact, he was ahead of his time on several aspects...

I am so proud to have had you as my father. Your first born. Born on 8/20/1958 at 8:58 a.m. We had finally reached a place in our relationship where we could have real conversations about real events. You are always good for a laugh and I felt great after having a conversation with you. You are the one I would turn to for reason and advice during some trying times. I find myself needing to ask you a question and wanting to email you. I still have not wrapped my head around the fact that I...

Fun and brilliant man. Our sympathies, Tom Livingston, former Executive Director of the IL Medical District 1999-2003

My deepest condolences for your loss. May you be blessed and comforted by love and peace.