Joseph Anthony Libbon
Joseph Anthony Libbon
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Bill DeVita
April 5, 2019
Condolences from Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc. Dr. Libbon was greatly admired for his groundbreaking work in establishing Dominion House in Schenectady in the 1960's. Today there are over 40,000 people living in mental health housing throughout New York. A true pioneer with many admirers.
Bill DeVita
Executive Director
Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc.
Barbara Guerin
April 5, 2019
Dr. Libbon was a wonderful caring physician. He took care of my brother and called me at my home to make sure I was doing well. He truly cared about people. My thoughts are with your family at this time.
Jenny Overeynder
April 5, 2019
I knew Joe Libbon in the 1960's when I was involved with a group of volunteers assisting him in working with psychiatric patients who were either day patients at Ellis Hospital, or residing in Dominion House, a halfway house for discharged psychiatric patients. I have always been impressed by his insights, his kindness, his sense of humor and his humanity. I thought he was a man, way ahead of his time.
He was an inspiration,not only to me, but to many of those who had the good fortune to know and work with him.
I shall always remember him with fondness.
Jenny Overeynder, Niskayuna, NY
Jack Underwood
April 4, 2019
In my opinion Joe was a wonderful psychiatrist, especially in being so advanced during the 1960s. I joined the Ellis staff and worked with him starting in 1962. I resigned from Ellis in 1988 so had little contact with him during the past thirty years, but thought of him often.
Jack
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Danielle
April 4, 2019
Thank you to Dr. Libbon for bringing dignity to those with mental illness. His legacy is a great one. Thank you to his family for sharing him with the community.
April 3, 2019
We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Joe's passing.
Prayers to all of you in this time of grief. We are thinking of you with love.
Gloria, Dina and Sam Avvampato
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