Roy Otto Resnikoff M.D.

Roy used to see me back when I was 8 or 9. And when my sister Danielle passed in 2002, he helped frontline in my battle against the grief and depression. I haven´t seen him for over two decades and was sad to check in and hear of his passing. To David and Alan: your father was a significant contributor to my ability to cope with life. I can safely say he was instrumental in my development as a kid. I wish your whole family well. And I treasure his memory. Thank you. May your days be light...

I distantly knew my classmate Roy in Plainfield High School Class of 1961. Roy was a gentle and quiet guy. We ran into each other and spoke briefly at a medical meeting. Today I remembered him again. I remember Roy fondly.

I learned so much from Roy over the years as someone who was able to be there for many of his professional presentations. And he was such a delightful person that it was always easy to listen, learn, and enjoy.

Hi David and Alan, I only learned of your Dad's passing yesterday- almost a year later:/ I am a former waitress at Harry's restaurant where your papa was a frequent guest with his care taker Mayisha. He was a kind, unassuming sweet man and I watched as he often struggled to articulate his meal needs to us the wait staff & Mayisha. My sincerest condolences are wished to you and your family! Your dear papa is missed; he was a cheeky, ebullient ray of light! :)

I’m so sad that he’s gone. Roy was kind of a professional big brother, bringing me into the offices he shared with Debbie on Eads, providing me with the best consult notes when I referred my patients for meds, and warmly welcoming me to the study group at the house. We shared a love of music, biking to and swimming at the Cove. I’m glad he was home till the end.

Dear David and Alan,

I have fond memories of bike riding with you and your dad many years ago. As you may remember, he had rigged up a three-wheeler with a generator motor and two kids’ seats on the back which he rode all over the place. I recall many rides chatting about psychotherapy as you two happily piped in about the visuals along the way.

Your dad was a singular human being who will be greatly missed. I am so sorry for your loss and hope you will find comfort in ...

To David and Alan, We were friends with your father beginning in the mid/late 70s ... as colleagues, neighbors and new parents. Then saw him only sporadically while we lived in Del Mar. Though he did play piano for an anniversary party in 1984! Moving back in 2007 to 'the Village', I saw him often. On his bike, at the gym, at concerts, hearing him play at restaurants and walking around town even when in his decline. He always had a warm greeting, time for a chat and that genuine Roy smile....

Dear David and Alan,
I’m deeply saddened by reading your father’s obituary in the LJ Light. While we have not connected in decades, I have very fond childhood memories shared with you both, and your kind and gentle father. What I remember most about your dad was his boundless generosity. As a child, I was introduced to fine dining by your father during Wednesday afternoon lunches when he would pick David and me up from minimum day at school and take us to Esperanto for a Curry...

My deepest and most sincere condolences to Roy's family. It was so sad to hear the news of his passing. I went to elementary school with Roy -- Evergreen School, in Plainfield, N.J. -- as well as high school. Roy lived on Arlington Road. Our brothers were friends. He will be missed.
My strongest memory of him is that he was a consummate musician. He had a band in high school, and their theme song was "Sentimental Journey". They played at many parties and school events. Piano was...