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Robert Hershkowitz Obituary
WEST LONG BRANCH - Robert P. Hershkowitz, MD of West Long Branch, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on March 18, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born in Jersey City and was a graduate of Muhlenberg College and Hahnemann School of Medicine. Bob had been a practicing Internist in Long Branch for over 45 years.
Surviving are his loving wife, Elaine; children, Scott, Brian and his wife Nycole, Dawn Adamo and her husband John, Eric Grissom and his wife Casey; sisters, Diane Salzberger and Shelley Mandy; sisters-in-law, Sharon Hershkowitz and Pat Boden; and grandchildren, Ellie, Matthew, Kate, Gavin, Hannah, Ingrid, Emily, Avery, Ava, Reilly, Cooper; several nieces and nephews; and his furry friend Fluffy.
Bob was predeceased by his parents, Bernie and Harriet (Nadelhaft); brother, Jerry; and brother-in-law, Paul Salzberger.
Bob loved nothing more than the challenge of diagnosing difficult medical cases, teaching residents at Monmouth Medical Center, nurse practitioners at Monmouth University, and discussing cases with his colleagues in the Physicians' lunch room. Perhaps his greatest strength as a physician was that he always intently listened to his patients, for he knew that they held the key to a correct diagnosis. It was only a matter of finding the right question. Bob was an old school physician, a problem solver of the human condition, and many of his patients became dear friends.
Bob's greatest joys were his family, close friends, medicine, and playing tennis (and not always in that order).
Bob wanted to be known simply as "a good doctor."
The family intends to plan a celebration of his life when people may gather together safely.
Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank is in charge of arrangements. Donations may be made to Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (themmrf.org).
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Peggy Ford
March 15, 2024
Nick and I miss him terribly! We speak so very fondly of him remembering him often to our friends. RIP dear friend.
Peg Ford
Paul Christopher
March 14, 2024
A great man and a great Doctor
Never forgotten!
God bless!
Joan Brady
March 31, 2021
I remember a night, back in the 1970's, when I was so overwhelmed as a new charge nurse on BBR-II, that I actually put my head down on an empty exam table and began to weep. That is when a kind and charming resident named Bob Hershkowitz, smiled down at me and told me not to worry about a thing. He told me to cry all I wanted to, while he went out on the floor, answering call bells and emptying bedpans. From that moment on, Bob has lived in my heart as one of the finest human beings I have ever known. Rest in peace, my dear friend, and know that you are a well loved man.
Don Hazley
March 30, 2021
Sorry to hear of Dr H's passing. Agree that Dr H was one of the good ones without the ego. He made the best of the changes in medicine and adapted. Was happy to have him as a mentor and a colleague. RIP.
Laura Wallach
March 28, 2021
Elaine, We are send our love and sympathies to you and the family. Dr. Hershowitz basically gave my daughter back a normal life. He listened and solved the medical problem. We will be forget grateful having him as our family doctor and someone we could trust and believe in. A great man has passed.
Best Regards
The Wallach Family
Barbara and John Gilligan
March 27, 2021
Our sincere sympathy to you, Elaine, and all of the family. Bob was certainly a fighter through all he did. He was a wonderful friend, the best doctor anyone could ever have and he was so full of goodness and compassion. Words are so difficult at this time of sorrow. He will be greatly missed in this world. May Bob rest in peace. All of the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Barbara and John Gilligan
Kelly Freishtat
March 27, 2021
I am so so sorry to learn of Dr. H's passing. He was such a special, wonderful man. He brought sunshine to everyone he taught -- and an extra slice of sunshine to my life. His memory will forever be a blessing.
Patti Thomas
March 27, 2021
What a wonderful man & Dr. he was. Such a genuine, sincere & funny guy. I was a nurse in the ER in the early ‘80’s. He was kind & loved teaching the residents and the nurses. He did not have that giant ego so many docs had. Thinking of him, brings a smile to my face, may he RIP. God Bless his family & friends. May God heal your broken hearts and lift you close to him, Amen.
Don Johnston
March 25, 2021
My sincere condolences to the Hershkowitz Family.
Although Bob and I had not been in touch recently; I remember fondly our many medical screenings we shared. Bob was truly the model of a compassionate physician. He will be missed greatly. Rest In Peace my friend.
Don
Bob Kelly
March 23, 2021
I am so sorry to learn of Dr. Hershkowitz's passing. He was unique in his humility, his independence, his enthusiasm for life, and his ability to bore in on any kind of issue. I looked forward to office visits, and will truly miss him.
God bless Dr. Bob Hershkowitz.
Bob Kelly
Irene Roake
March 23, 2021
I am so saddened to learn of Bob's passing. He was the definition of what a physician should be. He was more than a good doctor, he was a friend. He was an amazing man and his presence will be missed. My deepest sympathies to Elaine and his family.
Izzy Steinberg
March 22, 2021
He was the nicest man. Can you imagine that I loved to go to the doctor ! May Hashem bless his soul and comfort his family. Love Izzy Steinberg
Lynn E Staufenberg
March 22, 2021
Scott,
So sorry to hear of your father's passing. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Patti Brennan Thomas
March 21, 2021
My sweet, sincere sympathy´s to family & friends. One of the greatest docs and men I have ever met. I was an ER nurse in the early `80´s. He treated every person he met like they were the only person in the room. He was sweet, kind, funny, smart, a teacher & a great Dr. But mostly a family man. 11 grandkids, WOW. All these yrs later, an MMC alumni told a group of us he had passed. My heart leaped at the joy of knowing him, but more the joy of seeing a man that enjoyed every aspect of his life. I actually remember his smile and his laugh. What a great tribute to leave behind for all your darling grandkids. Bye my friend. See u in heaven, for a lovely hug my dear, sweet friend.
Peggy, Nick and Blaike Ford
March 21, 2021
Our deepest heartfelt sympathies to Bob´s family. He will be forever remembered as the most caring doctor we have ever met- the old- fashioned kind who was a slave to healing. He asked a million questions to get to the bottom of a medical problem, and when he had all the answers, would say "What else can I help you with?" Bob would run over to the house in a heartbeat if needed any day if the week, at any hour. Bob became our friend in addition to being our Doctor. He was a true legend in the medical world and the Ford family will miss him terribly.
Barbara Courtney MD
March 21, 2021
Bob was very good to me when I was first in practice. He also was generous and offered to cover for me during my maternity leave. May he Rest In Peace!
JACK MANDY
March 21, 2021
1963 Hillside High School Epoch yearbook!
Rest in Heaven Bobby!!
Paul Christopher
March 21, 2021
We lost not only a great Doctor
but great a caring, loving person and friend to all who cared for his patients,family and loved ones. Heartfelt sympathy to all his family and loved ones.
May he rest in peace.
Alan Kleiman
March 21, 2021
Bob was like a brother to me as we were growing up in Hillside. I deeply feel his passing. My heartfelt sympathies to his family.
Dr. Joseph Marino
March 20, 2021
I have known Bob for forty eight years We were residents at Monmouth Medical Center and became instant friends and have remained so all these years. He was also my primary care physician. I could always count on Bob seeing a patient of mine or doing a consult on one of my patients. Bob was a brilliant physician and diagnostician. A group of us, physicians, spent many a day in the lunchroom discussing medical conditions, the teaching of residents, and how the changes in medicine has affected our practice of medicine.We also had plenty of laughter talking about old times.l played many tennis matches with Bob and he was a great player and competitor.I spoke to him a few weeks ago and told him how much he was loved and prayed for by me and all his friends .He will be greatly missed by his patients, friends, but mostly his family. Bob RIP
Dianne Lida
March 20, 2021
I send my deepest sympathy to the family. Bob was a wonderful loving physician, a great and patient teacher and a friend who will be truly missed and never forgotten.
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