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Lester Barbanell Obituary
A Tribute in Memoriam to Our Dearly beloved Brother, Les, Barbanell, Les was a Gifted Child, Amazing Achievements throughout his Great life, Child Star,Author of three Books, on Care taking,& Relational Behavioral Therapy "Return to Harmony,Conflict Management for Couples" Published July 2020! An extraordinary,Accomplished Psychologist, a Pioneer in the Field of Psychiatry,Group and Individual Therapy, Les Excelled in all of his Endeavors, Singer/Songwriter/Nationally Ranked Racquetball Champion, and as our Wonderful Mother, Sally/Sarah, would say "Whatever Les put his mind to, he would accomplish with great ease & with flying Colors! A great Care taker his entire Life, Les was out to "Cure the World" in his own style and fashion! A Psychologist for over 40 years, and adoring his Patients as they in turn Adored him, he helped everyone that he could, always there for everyone, with Kindness & Empathy! A loving gentle Soul, indeed a rare Man! Honest, compassionate, kind and Empathetic! He was an expert as a Writer and the Subject of Care taking came easy for him as he lived his whole life happily, making others Happy, even by Singing! A joy to be with Les, he was always filled with good Honest Humor! A dependable Role Model, one who can be relied on, and Cherished throughout his Life!
A Treasure of a Man! Les leaves behind two Sisters, Marilyn and Arline, and an Adoring Loving Brother Joel,Nieces & Nephews, Friends and hundreds of Patients, whom he always said were a Joy!
Les was a Member of many Psychology Organizations and a Major Contributor of the New Jersey Institute for training in Psychoanalysis in Teaneck NJ, where Les Trained and Supervised Therapists and counselors! He was an active Member of Ft Lee nj Chamber of Commerce! Les was a specialist in Group Therapy in addition all his other achievements, always trying to help and assist in trying to help his field in Easing Insurance Rules! Les has always volunteered his services even at Post Graduate Center where he Studied!
A terrific Speaker and Leader with his mid tempered, easy going confidence, always succeeded in his Workand endeavored to always bring Psychiatry to enlighten the World! He had lots to say and he wrote terrific and self learning Books on the Psychology World! A member of Writers Guild and many Psychology organizations, Les was always available to enhance/enlighten, as many people 's lives as possible!
He is greatly Missed and will always be a Major Part of our Lives! His Memory always lingering in the Background!
With Everlasting Love!
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Memories and Condolences
for Lester Barbanell
bob suede
May 12, 2025
Not many people bring a smile to my face but this very talented sensational Man always did.
Why do the Good dye young...I miss and think about Les often.
bob suede
May 12, 2024
I still think of Les so often...the world is a sadder place without him...He always brought a smile to life....he is so missed.
Bob suede
May 12, 2023
I miss his joy and laughter. What an amazing man
Bill Galea
May 12, 2023
To the Barbanell Family,
On the anniversary of the passing of Dr. Barnbanell, I would like to again express my love and appreciation for all that he did for me at a difficult time in my life. I met Les when he was living in the same cooperative apartment building in Fort Lee. When we actually first met, we were in the laundry room and starting chatting. At one point or another, Les told me that I could call him Les. As things turned out, a few months or so after meeting him, I asked him if he could help me with a romantic relationship. The woman who I dated back then had actually grown up with me. We went to the same grammar school and high school. We reconnected when I returned to NJ in 1981 or 1982 for a cousin's wedding. I was living in Houston at that time. Needless to say, I bumped into this woman at a nightclub that week. After that, it was like fireworks but our relationship eventually ended. I was not a happy camper back then.
Subsequently, I not only got a friend in Les but also a brilliant psychologist who could give me the bottom line at times (even if I wasn't always able to "hear" it). We also did some intense dream analysis which went into my unconscious mind. Those moments and many others were like striking gold.
Anyway, the experiences and memories of Les will always be in my heart. He will always be one of the most important and influential people that I've ever met (Top Five, including my parents and a different past girlfriend). I pray for Les and hope that I will see him, my family members and other friends again when my time comes to pass.
With Love,
Bill Galea
Leonard Dwarica Jr
August 22, 2021
I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Barbanell. The unimaginable pain that his family and friends are going through. I was a patient in the late 1980's and early 1990's. He was so very kind, thoughtful and let you the patient take the lead in discussing whatever was on your mind. And that was tough because you sat on a couch in silence trying to find a starting point. And if u couldn't he always was able to find one for you. It was calm, relaxing and a place where you always mattered. Last but not least he always your friend first and a doctor second. GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. I LOVE YOU AND THANK YOU DR. BARBANELL.
Bill Galea
July 12, 2021
To the Barbanell Family,
I'm very sorry for your loss. I would have written my condolence here sooner but I only found out about Les passing away today (7/12/21).
I'm in complete shock. I feel very sad and distraught about it. Les was not only a friend of mine from my building in Fort Lee, he was also the best psychologist that I ever had the opportunity to work with. I appreciated him and his many talents. He was truly gifted in so many ways.
I also feel today that I lost a big brother. That's what Les meant to me and so much more. I appreciated him for being himself, being able to do serious work along with some great laughs along the way (I was always glad when I was able to make him laugh, he had a wonderful laugh), and for helping me through some extremely challenging times.
I'll alway love you Les for how you helped me, what you meant to me and changing my life for the better. I will always cherish and treasure your friendship and professional care, support and guidance. You and your family are in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Bill
suzi
November 9, 2020
i miss my uncle les everyday. he guided me my whole life, he always understood me and we stayed close all through the passing years. he was always the glue that held our family together in good times and bad. no one could have been more loved nor admired.
Adam Thier
November 7, 2020
My Uncle Fester was the funniest Uncle ever. He is missed but I have hundreds of great memories of him and I’m so happy that we got to speak the day before he passed.
Charles Repekta
July 28, 2020
My name is Chaz. I knew Les since 1987. A racquetball friend. We practiced with each other. A good man. Very sorry.
bob suede
July 17, 2020
I am shocked and deeply saddened to just find this obituary. I have been reaching out to Les via Cell Phone and Email and so worried when there was no response. We worked together in my Recording Studio and Video Studio in Hackensack and we laughed so so much together, since Les was a light to be remembered..He will be so missed by many.
Frederick L. Smith
July 16, 2020
Dr. Barbanell was a dear friend over a long period of time. He was a very important person to me, and I thank him for all his loving support and guidance in my Life. RIP my dear Friend Dr. B.. Fred Smith
Michelle Waleck
June 19, 2020
I miss you
Hugh and Jeanette
May 23, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Camila
May 22, 2020
Im devastated! Dr. Les saved my life when I came to him with depression.
I have no words to express how grateful Im to what he did to me.
I hope he Rest In Peace
Camila
May 22, 2020
Im devastated! Dr. Les saved my life when I came to him with depression.
I have no words to express how grateful Im to what he did to me.
I hope he Rest In Peace
Simone Taylor
May 18, 2020
I know that even though you have a loss, you still have some great memories. I hope those memories will give you comfort in knowing God is with you and your family lean on him in your time of sorrow.
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