Seth Charney

I knew Seth when he spent a summer at Montana state in Bozeman, Montana. I loved him. 1962

Dear Jonathan and Deborah,
I only very recently got to know about the loss of Seth, and I send you my condolences. Seth was often a guest to my parents home in Stockholm, when he was a student here, and he was much liked by us. There are now unfortunately many years since I last saw Seth. I can understand the loss that you feel.

Please accept my belated condolences.
It was with great sadness that I read the In Memoriam section of the Brooklyn College Magazine. Seth and I were lab partners in 1963, which developed into a too short friendship. Over dinner at his family's apartment, his father suggested that I go into education. It was a compelling discussion at a turning point in my life. I owe much of my success to the Charney influence as I imagine many others do. They will be missed by many.

Seth was a vital force even in our formative years from Jr. High through H.S. and as undergrads at Brooklyn College. His intelligence and humanity were evident in equal measure even then. Although he left this world too soon, his contribution undoubtedly far exceeded the accomplishments of any one lifetime.
May the Almighty forever shelter him, and may his soul be bound up in life eternal.
Shalom, Barbara Hartill Vanderheyden

On the trajectory of life, the process of learning and teaching is certainly of extreme value. The importance is that you can make great impression anywhere, anytime, regardless of your physical state. Seth has certainly taught me how to appreciate what is real and of value. Seth's love for people was real and sincere without barriers nor pre-judgment. Seth truly loved people for what they were. He sensed them.
Dear Deborah, Jonathan, I sympathize with you on missing your brother. I also...

We are so sorry to hear of Seth's death. We were his SF neighbors since 1998 and enjoyed his friendship over the years. We have been in CT since 2008 and lost touch; we were unaware he was so ill. Seth was a very special man who loved his family dearly and who lived a rich and meaningful life. My condolences to you all.

Susan and Joe Higgins

Memories of Seth go back to our youth-he was always, warm, whimsical and such a wonderful friend.
My sincere condolences to his equally wonderful family.
I was happy to have at least seen him one last time and found his life had been a wonderful success.

I remember Seth as the funny eccentric kid who loved the outdoors and his french horn and his family. I was looking for him on google, hoping to maybe get together on my next trip west. Let's not wait too long for things like that.

Lynn

Dear Deborah and Jonathan,
Although I have never had the pleasure of meeting either of you, I have had the distinct honor of knowing Seth since 1987 when I first met him at the lab I worked at in San Francisco. Seth had come in to have his blood drawn, and I happened to be the person that performed the task. He asked my boss, a close friend of his, if he could get my phone number and I am eternally grateful that I said yes. Seth was a very warm and loving person with a beautiful...