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2020
WILLIAM SOLOMON Obituary
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for WILLIAM SOLOMON
ROBERT HOFFMAN
April 8, 2022
I´m always reminded of how Dr Bill was willing to go to any length to get me and I suspect others the best treatment possible to save my life. It´s a blessing to be reminded of his dedication and love of people and life. May his Neshama have an Aliyah.
Eric Rubenstein
April 26, 2021
Deepest condolences to Terry, Brandon and Daniel. Dr Solomon was my mentor and I discovered this tragic news interviewing another doctor who also was mentored by Bill. There is a metamorphosis. I’m never going to be like my parents. I can’t believe I’m becoming my parents. I’m proud to be like my parents. And that is how my last conversation ended with Bill. (As was always the case) “Eric I’m very proud of you”. RIP Bill. Tikun Olam. The world is a better place because of the healers you have mentored.
Jonathan Weltz
April 9, 2021
Dr. Solomon was a true mentor to me during my training and it's hard to believe that it has been a year since his passing. I know his teachings will forever remain with me and countless others that he influenced over the years.
Esther Finkelstein
April 6, 2021
Always will remember Dr Solomon a wonderful person and caring physician. I can’t believe it’s a year.
Prayers and thoughts and love to his family
Beverley parcells Lowe
March 28, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Angela Nguyen
March 9, 2021
I am so heartbroken to hear Dr. Solomon no longer with us. I met him in 2014 when I was 1st diagnosed with lymphoma. I knew I was blessed when he became my doctor. His wit, humor, compassion, and discernment helped me through such a challenging time in my life. 7 years later, I am cancer-free and I'm so sad I never had to chance to really thank him like I wanted to. He saved my life and I will always be grateful to him.
Angela Nguyen
March 9, 2021
My deepest condolences go out to Dr. Solomon's family and his close colleagues. I am so heartbroken to hear he's no longer with us. I met Dr. Solomon in 2014 when I was 1st diagnosed with lymphoma. I knew I was blessed when he became my doctor. His wit, humor, compassion, and discernment helped me through such a challenging time in my life. 7 years later, I am cancer-free and I'm so sad I never had to chance to really thank him like I wanted to. He saved my life and I will always be grateful for knowing him.
Angela Nguyen
March 9, 2021
My deepest condolences go out to Dr. Solomon's family. I am so heartbroken to hear he's no longer with us. I met Dr. Solomon in 2014 when I was 1st diagnosed with lymphoma. I knew I was blessed when he became my doctor. His wit, humor, compassion, and discernment helped me through such a challenging time in my life. 7 years later, I am cancer-free and I'm so sad I never had to chance to really thank him like I wanted to. He saved my life and I will always be grateful for knowing him.
Angela Nguyen
March 9, 2021
My deepest condolences go out to Dr. Solomon's family. I am so heartbroken to hear he's no longer with us. I met Dr. Solomon in 2014 when I was 1st diagnosed with lymphoma. I knew I was blessed when he became my doctor. His wit, humor, compassion, and discernment helped me through such a challenging time in my life. 7 years later, I am cancer-free and I'm so sad I never had to chance to really thank him like I wanted to. He saved my life and I will always be grateful for knowing him.
Mildred Varela
February 25, 2021
So sad to learn of Dr. Solomon's passing. He was a great caring doctor. He honestly cared about his patients. He listened to his patients and never rushed you out. I am going to miss him.
RIP Dr. Solomon.
Marc Braunstein, MD, PhD
January 2, 2021
Dr. Solomon was a gentleman and a scholar. He was on my thesis committee, seamlessly traversed the medical and basic science fields, and was highly regarded by his peers. He was very supportive during my time at SUNY Downstate and will be missed by the many clinicians and patients fortunate to have known him.
Noor Berrechid
June 11, 2020
Thank you for saving my mothers life when she was diagnosed with cancer and when I was a baby. There are no words to express how grateful I am for you and how much I cherish you in my heart. You are my hero and especially my mothers hero, without you my mom wouldnt have seen me grow up & she wouldnt have the opportunity to raise me. She wouldnt be able to see her only family member graduate and reach different stages of her life. I will always look up to you and I aspire to be exactly like you when I become a physician. You are a LEGEND! All my condolences go out to your family and I pray for each and everyone of your family members.
Rajae Berrechid
June 11, 2020
To the memory of my doctor William Solomon who saved my life since 2004 when I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer .to the most compassionate kind soul I send all my prayers , my condolences to the family.
George M.D.
May 7, 2020
May the Neshama of William Solomon a'h find his Parents, his Family and his connectedness to his Ancestors ...as the eternal bridge between his Family and his Friends here on Earth who remember- ... with an Infinite memory of his life and his sacrifice as a Physician and as a human for the rest of us and by the rest of us. ...Boruch Dayan Ha'Eemes... Respectfully Dr George Moskowitz .-
Vanessa
May 6, 2020
I was blessed with the opportunity to learn from Dr. Solomon as a medical student. He showed me the difference you can make in medicine not only by treating a patient but with compassion and comfort. Sending my condolences to his family and loved ones.
MYRIAM
May 6, 2020
SO HEART BREAKING ABOUT THE PASSING OF DR SALOMON.HE WAS SUCH A GREAT PERSON, KIND,SWEET, COMPASSIONATE AND CONSIDERATE. HE TREATED ME WHEN I WAS VERY SICK. HE WAS VERY PATIENT WITH ME AND TOOK GOOD CARE OF ME, HE GAVE ME HOPE AND ASSURANCE THAT EVERYTHING WAS GONNA OKAY. I STILL CANNOT BELIEVE HES GONE. MAY HIS BEAUTIFUL SOUL REST IN PEACE. ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART
Tim Cox
May 3, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
April 26, 2020
Terry, please know that our thoughts and our prayers are with you and your family. Though we only met, briefly, Bill had a profound positive impact on the life of our son.
A true gentleman, who went out of his way to help a stranger.
Please take comfort in knowing that he lived his life in service to others, loved and was loved.
Peace and Blessings to you and your family.
With our Love, Marilyn Mudry and Gregory Burch
April 25, 2020
Terry
We just heard about your loss and want you to know how sorry we are . I wish we could have gotten to know him but we know he was a special and wonderful person and smart....to have chosen you, who we only have the most amazing memories of. To this day we can picture flying down thehill after you. With much love to you and your children
Judy and Jerry
Ezra Burch
April 25, 2020
I am deeply saddened by this news and want to express my condolences. I did not know Dr. Solomon well, but I have a brief story to share. Dr. Solomon met my parents when he stayed at their inn in Concord, MA. I was applying to medical school at the time and was waitlisted at Columbia P&S. After talking with my mother, Dr. Solomon got me an interview with the dean of admissions, Dr. Frantz, and I was taken off the waitlist. I am now more than 10 years into my medical career and I often think of Dr. Solomon and his generosity.
Z. Tripp
April 23, 2020
I am saddened by the sudden passing of Dr. Solomon. He was funny, compassionate, empathetic, understanding, brilliant, witty, friendly, and honest. I learned plenty from Dr. Solomon in these five years as my physician and mentor. He was excellent in his career. I witnessed a man who took great care of his patients, students, and colleagues alike. Solomon would lecture me at every appointment like a dad lol, but its because he cared so deeply not only about my health status, but also navigating life as a young woman. Im so grateful I had the opportunity to meet him. Ms. Velta Willis, I am so sorry again. Condolences to his family, close friends, and colleagues of Dr. Solomons during this hard time. May he Rest In Peace
Catherine Garcia
April 21, 2020
Im saddened and heartbroken in learning of Dr. Solomons passing. He was a gentlemen. When he treated me he was gentle. I admired his caring ways and in my eyes he will always be my hero. May he Rest In Peace. My deepest sympathy to his family.
tarek saleh
April 21, 2020
May Allah rest his Soul. He was my doctor, I just knew he passed away. He was very merciful, polite and friendly with me. May Allah give his family and loved one the patience and fortitude.
Reuven Hoffman
April 19, 2020
Bsd
To Terry and the rest of the Solomon family. I made a mistake in the end of my previous sign in on April 17, 2020. I wrote may "he" be comforted when I meant to say may "you" be comforted. His place in heaven is assured and it is we the living who need the comfort. Please call or write to me if I can be of any additional comfort as minimally a supportive listener. With Love,
Reuven Hoffman
Jeff Bernard
April 17, 2020
Terry,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time. I am deeply saddened by your loss.
Bernadette & Yvonne Diaz
April 17, 2020
I met Dr. Solomon in the emergency room at Maimonides in January - my Mom was gravely ill and recently diagnosed with stage IV Lymphoma. Words cannot express what Dr. Solomon did for us, and how he saved my Mom's life. She was on a ventilator for over a week, bed ridden and couldn't even walk. She walked into the Cancer Center last Friday and couldn't wait to show him her progress. To say we are heartbroken is an understatement. We will hold Dr. Solomon in our hearts forever and be forever grateful for all he did for us. We have no doubt that he will live on in all the research that he has done and all the lives that he has touched. May God Bless his Soul and comfort his family during this difficult time.
Reuven HOFFMAN
April 17, 2020
BSd
Dr. Solomon was instrumental in saving my life from cancer in 2015. In spite of no longer being my doctor when my wife and I moved to Israel, he would still immediately answer emails sent to him by me with questions relating to my recurring cancer. In the hospital he met and warmly engaged with my mother of 87 yo and my daughter, went to any length to be of service, and together with his other members at Maimonides hospital, especially Velta Willis were truly amazing. He encouraged our Aliyah to Israel by saying "go ahead...live your life...May his bereaved family heal through his tragic loss, knowing that his soul is being securely guarded up above and G-d willing in the very near future will return to us at the time of the Moshiach!
My wife and I share your pain and pray for a quick healing. May he be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
With deepest love,
Reuven and Golda Hoffman
Grace
April 17, 2020
I had the opportunity to meet Dr Solomon recently at the Maimonides Cancer Center ( I am a sales rep for a pharmaceutical company). He was a true mensch. My deepest condolences.
John Sherman
April 16, 2020
Terry, so sad to hear about your loss. Bill and I started together on day one of our internships so many years ago. We learned a lot about everyone that first month, he was distinctive. Even tempered, brilliant and a step ahead. He left a mark wherever he was
Stuart Roberts
April 16, 2020
A kind, calm classmate. Unforgettable. My condolences to his family, co-workers, and friends.
Katheen Dowd
April 15, 2020
Dear Terry - May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. My deepest condolences on the loss of your husband Bill.
Nikita Watson
April 14, 2020
My condolences to the Solomon family. Dr. Solomon was brilliant and more than that he was a kind and compassionate individual. Just a great overall human being. I will never forget working with him at Downstate. He will be missed. Prayers of peace and comfort for his family.
Andrés
April 14, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Christopher Roman
April 14, 2020
Bill was a brilliant and compassionate doctor and scientist, a role model, a leader. It was an honor and a pleasure to work with him at Downstate, we all benefitted greatly from his wisdom, thoughtful insights, and care for us as individuals and for our mission as researchers. I had the distinct privilege to work with him as a scientific advisor for my graduate students and host his resident in my lab. We are deeply saddened by his loss, and express heartfelt condolences to the Solomon family.
Toni Baker
April 14, 2020
My deepest condolences on Dr Solomon was a true gentleman. Always had a smile and kind words. Didn't matter what your title was, he treated everyone the same. May God hold this gentle man in the palm of his hand.
Sonal MD
April 14, 2020
Dr Solomon was a compassionate, funny, kind and brilliant human being and a great teacher and mentor. Over the years he also became a dear friend. He arrived to heal not only through his hands and medical care but by his sunny disposition and cheerful talk. He led by example and took care of his students, patients and colleagues alike with equanimous good Will. Always ready for a quick chat or a word of encouragement, always saying work hard but take care of yourself and loved ones too, lighting up as he spoke of basic science but able to talk about anything under the sun with finesse, he was deeply loved and cherished and will be alive forever in our hearts. His students will be his legacy taking his work forward.
Michael Hale
April 13, 2020
Dr Solomon, you were one amazing guy. Warm, caring and very generous with your time and wisdom to everyone that knew you. You went out of your way to be kind to everyone you met. You were also brilliant and a dedicated healer and researcher. I will always remember you and look up to you. Your friend, Mike
ALEXANDER KOGAN
April 13, 2020
Dear Terry, So sorry for your loss. Bill will always be remembered and missed. Sending lots of love and peace to your family.
AMY Wilkerson
April 13, 2020
Bill is one of my heroes. I will miss his wit and his warmth.
Ms. Romeo
April 13, 2020
Dr Solomon had such a heart of love and respected us as nurses. He never felt it was below his status to hear our opinions on patient care. Such The world have lost one of the best. Such compassionate bedside manners and ever so hopeful. I just respected him so much and always told him so. To the family my deepest condolences. From Ms. Romeo SUNY Downstate
Rhonda
April 13, 2020
Dear Terry, With deepest sympathy as you remember Bill. May his memory be a blessing to you and your family, and may you feel surrounded by love and care.
Vanessa Smith
April 13, 2020
Dearest Terry, Words cannot express how deeply saddened I am to hear of the passing of your husband. I am so sorry.
Edther Finkelstein
April 13, 2020
I am so shocked and saddened by Dr Solomon's passing.
A compassionate intellect who always had the most positive outlook on life.
Prayer for family friends and colleagues.
He will always be remembered and missed!
Esther
Na Liu
April 13, 2020
I cannot express how much he is being missed, our family wished to see him this summer in Portland when he is here for vocation. He is such a kind person, great friend, and great mentor for many of us. He will always live on within all of us.
Lyndi Pavalon
April 13, 2020
What words can express my sincere condolences for the loss of your husband. I will hold your family close in my thoughts. How I wish I could do more for you..
Ellyn Goldberg
April 13, 2020
My heartfelt condolences to his wife and family. I met him in 1990 when I came to Downstate to work for Julian Rosenthal. I will always remember him for his kindness and patience.
Rachelle
April 13, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. I will miss you always.
Philippe Leboulch
April 12, 2020
Dear Terry,
I am still shocked to have learned the terribly sad news of Bill's unexpected passing.
Bill was a very kind, highly intelligent, devoted, honest, and generous person, who has made very important scientific and medical contributions. I am sure he will be terribly missed by his loved ones. I know how much he cherished you and your two children.
I cannot do much to ease your pain, but I am sending you the expression of my deepest, heartfelt condolences.
Bill will stay in my heart and mind.
Philippe Leboulch, MD
Lourdes Ortega
April 12, 2020
Not only was doctor Solomon an extraordinary physician, he was 1st and foremost an extraordinary human being. His patients knew that and loved him for it. We, his coworkers, knew that as well and learned an invaluable lesson from him that we will carry with us and strive to emulate.
Dennis Vanette
April 12, 2020
As someone who had the pleasure of working with him I am truly saddened by your loss. He was always a gentleman and respected everyone regardless of their job or title. God hold him in the palm of your hands.
Naresh MD
April 12, 2020
In loving memory of an Intelligent yet caring Teacher and Mentor. You taught compassion and empathy that help transformed scientists to doctors. We will love you and miss you always.
Leila Schneider
April 12, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Carl M.D.
April 12, 2020
Bill was an amazing doctor and an amazing person. Maimonides has lost a true giant. I, and the rest of the medical staff, will miss him tremendously. My sincere condolences to his family.
George
April 12, 2020
Dr Wiiam Solomon was a warm intelligent and supportive colleague in our community based efforts to establish a clinical trial in substituting Opioids as potent analgesics with Medical marijuana. As an Oncologist he was a pioneer in defining an individual approach when presented with a seemingly complex issue. The patients trusted him. As a community based Family Physician I saw Dr Solomon (Bill) as a role model and respected him as a guide within the complex organizations that today defines health care. Too few individuals stand out as leaders. Too few succeed. Respectfully....Dr George Moskowitz Family Physician
John Kupper
April 12, 2020
Dearest Terry -- Sue Winter shared the sad news with me. I am so sorry for you and your family. May his memory be a blessing to all of his loved ones.
Valentina
April 12, 2020
My deepest condolences to family. Dr. Solomon was amazing, intelligent and professional person. I learned a lot from him. He is always will be in my heart.
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