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Steven Sacks Obituary
Steven I. Sacks, M.D, January 30, 1947 - May 21, 2016. Steven spent 25,315 days on this earth. He was here for 3,316 weeks and approximately 832 months. And he LIVED them all.
Steven loved fine food, exquisite scotch, cherry prime time cigars, music, history, math, art, theatre, antiques, politics, jewelry, nuts, See's chocolate, his friends and his fur babies.
As a renowned psychiatrist, he cared for his patients with compassion and his dry, sarcastic wit. He saved thousands of lives from the depths of despair, depression and mental illness.
Steven was enjoying his retirement and had many plans for his future. After months of preparation and endless tests to assure a good outcome, he entered the hospital for a routine hip replacement on May 12, 2016. Due to multiple medical errors, he died of sepsis at 12:15 on May 21, 2016.
The sun will not shine as brightly again. The sky will not be as blue. His humor and amazing laughter will no longer fill the room. His outrageous behavior will no longer cause us to blush. There will be no more bagels, cream cheese and lox on Sunday mornings. No more long political discussions over lobster or prime rib.
Those of us who love him best and were honored to share many of those thousands of days with him will be forever changed by his love.
Steven was an enigma all wrapped up in a riddle until the very end. He entered medical school to avoid going to Viet Nam and died on Armed Forces day. He would have gotten a real kick out of that one. His life was ended by the very profession he gave his life blood to serve. The irony of that fact leaves us breathless.
Now, Heaven shines brighter as he greets the ones he loved who crossed that rainbow bridge before him. Peligro, Cecelia, Adobe, Myrna, and Gimmel sit on his lap once again. He will dance with the one he loved so deeply and sing in the glee club in the sky.
Fly away, Stevie. In the arms of the Angels, may you find the peace you so richly deserve. Your love is woven into the fabric of our lives. We will carry you with us every step we take.
Save us a seat... We are not far behind you. Until we meet again..
Stevie is survived by his family of choice. His best friends forever, Judy Talley and Pat Laurenzano; his pseudo children, Kirstin and Lance Stillwell, Trish Scott, and Eric Talley. He claimed two grandchildren, Jorleigh Rider and Elijah Scott. He deeply loved his cousin, Marcia Cohen. He is also survived by his dog, Mishkin and his true loves, Irish Rose, Mia Amore, and Murphy.
A simple celebration of Steven's life will be held at 5:30 P.M. on Friday, May 27, 2016 at Strong-Thorne Chapel, 1100 Coal Ave SE, Albuquerque.
If you would like to make a donation in Steven's name, he would appreciate it being made to a chihuahua rescue organization.
All of you can make him happy by voting for Hillary in the upcoming election.
To view information or leave a condolence, please visit
www.danielsfuneral.com
Strong-Thorne Life Events Center
1100 Coal Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
505-842-8800
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Pat Ward
December 28, 2018
This guy was not just a brilliant mind, but very talented as well.
He was my doctor in '03 and '04 when i had lost my wife and children to a cult. It was grim and grimmer. We dealt with the stark reality. Barely survived it. One thing i knew was not going to blow smoke so to speak.
His death has been very tough.
Morgan Sheridan
December 6, 2017
I'm a former patient of Dr. Sacks and I do remember his dry wit. After he retired, I didn't keep in touch - it's not the done thing for patients and their former docs to do that. But I've always remembered him and his kindness as well as his beloved chihuahuas, Peligro and Cecilia. It was a news article recently that made me look up Dr. Sacks and I was saddened to hear that he'd died. For his friends Judy T. and Pat L. I'm sorry for the loss of your dear colleague and beloved friend.
Denese Sponsel
August 26, 2017
Thank you! You have no idea! God does
Eric Talley
May 29, 2016
Steven was a character and he enjoyed life. He was as fine a friend as anybody could ever ask for. His compassion and willingness to do for others is his finest legacy. There are many people he touched financially, personally, and spiritually that will continue to spread the joy he gave to them.
Our family will never forget him and will always keep him in our prayers.
Eric Talley and family.
SOME SAY THERE ARE NO ANGELS
BILL DAVIS
May 28, 2016
I have always loved Steve, filled with wit, laughter and compassion for his fellow man. Our Vermont days will forever be filled with memories of days at the Farm in Richmond to his abode in Montpilier. My heart aches yet I will remember Doc for the Joy he brought to this world. I look forward to a meeting with him to get caught up. Until then God bless and Peace be with you all.
Karla Ludi
May 27, 2016
What sad, sad news. Pat and Judy our sincere condolences. What a lose to everyone he was indeed a gem!
Karla Ludi and Madalene Aragon
Catherine and John Putzier
May 26, 2016
Sad to hear of the Dr's passing. I knew him from parties and get togethers in Vermont. Loved his quick wit and sarcasm. Condolences to his family and friends.
May 25, 2016
Our deeply felt love and condolences are offered to Judy Butler Talley and Pat Laurenzano. We were not privileged to know Steve Sacks, but he is known to us by the company he kept.
We are sorry we lost the chance to know Steve directly.
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