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Dr Peter Munns
August 29, 2025
I was thinking of Richard three days ago, so he is definitively part of my history and fond memories of him. He and Jan 's birthdays were on October 14 and 16 sandwiching my wife Eve's on October 15 with mine being on the October 3rd. Meeting while attending Boston for graduate school together we celebrated all of our birthdays on the 15th and became good friends spending time together at meetings throughout the years.
Rest well my friend
Gail Escue
November 17, 2017
I only learned of the passing of this rare individual today. My sincere condolences in the loss of this very bright, cheerful, fun-loving and yet extreme professional, Dr. Richard Sugarman. My husband was his patient from early 80's and I since late 80's. I am shocked and broken hearted in the lost of such a special practitioner and friend. He and his fun demeanor will be sorely missed.
Violet Awotwi
November 2, 2017
I am so saddened to learn of Dr. Sugarman's passing. I always felt at ease and comfortable with him. I trusted his judgement as a patient and raved about him to family and friends, many of whom became patients. May his soul Rest In Peace.
Michael Shoob
October 27, 2017
I knew Richard in high school, and though I left Atlanta many years ago and only saw Richard a handful of times over the years, I'll remember always his wonderful wry sense of humor and one unforgettable moment when I was living in Boston: I was driving up to a toll booth outside of Logan Airport when I threw my quarter and missed the toll basket. I opened my car door, climbed out, and retrieved the quarter. Suddenly, a voice yelled out: "Michael Shoob, get back in your damned car!" It was Richard driving the car behind me. What were the odds of that? I'll never forget that moment, and I'll never forget him. One of the "good guys". Gone way too soon...
Nancy Denison
October 13, 2017
Although I left Atlanta several years ago I was a patient of Dr. Richard's for 20 years. We used to joke that we had grown up together. He had a great sense of humor and I always looked forward to seeing him. My condolences to his family who he obviously loved very much.
September 22, 2017
I am stunned and deeply saddened regarding the death of Dr. Richard. My thoughts and prayers go to his family. He will be greatly missed!
Kathryn Salos
Miel Roman
September 21, 2017
I was so shocked to hear of Dr. Richard's passing. He was such a wonderfully warm and funny man. He was my dentist for over 20 years and I always looked forward to our visits. It just won't be the same without him. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Peter Munns
September 16, 2017
I was shocked to hear of my friend Richard's sudden death. As a classmate of Richard's in Boston from 1978 my wife Eve and I shared many joint birthdays together as ours were all in early to mid October. Although we lived miles apart we would see each other at annual meetings and developed a very strong friendship. Time would stand still on the occasions we met and now has been sadly marked by the loss of our dear friend Richard.
Peter Munns,
Vancouver
Dr.Robert Mclean
September 12, 2017
Condolences to a special and awesome person. From the office of Dr. Robert Mclean DDS & Staff
jodi buckley
September 8, 2017
I was deeply saddened to hear of dr. sugarman's passing.
he was an excellent periodontist and always very professional.
I will miss his clever wit and cheery personality. may his memory be a blessing to his family.
Orlando Benedetti
September 8, 2017
Dr Richard was a really nice person and great dentist. I am very sad that is gone too young. My prayer to his his family.
Janet H Crumley
September 7, 2017
I was a patient of Dr Richard. As much as I dreaded going to him, he always made me feel at ease. Loved his wit. Too young to be gone! My condolences to the Sugarman family.
vickie scheer
September 7, 2017
When our family went to the Sugarmans it was Dr Richard's first year at the job. We were one of his first patients
He will be missed .
May his memory be a blessing to his family.
He was always there for us at any time day or night. Please remember all that he touched and helped. May g-d be with him always
Camille Smith
September 7, 2017
Dr.Sugarman was a consummate professional and a very compassionate individual. I did not have the privilege of knowing him very long, but he made an indelible impression.
Jim Knapp
September 7, 2017
Deepest condolences to the Sugarman family. Completely shocked to hear of his passing. As one of his many patients, always looked forward to our paths crossing, during one of my appointments. He made coming to see the dentist, an enjoyable experience. Always left with a smile. Will miss his smile and wit.
Lizz Evans
September 7, 2017
I'm very sorry to hear of Dr. Richard's passing. He was funny, kind, and always had a smile and made visits to his office something to look forward to and not dread. My sincerest sympathy to his family at this difficult time. He will be greatly missed.
Michael Rome
September 7, 2017
Great guy, and I enjoyed going to see him as one of his patients.
Mary Wright
September 7, 2017
I am very sorry to hear of Dr. Sugarman's untimely passing. I only saw him as a referral from Dr. Hamp Vason a few years ago, but his kindness and humor really made an impression on me. Despite my lifelong fear of dentists, I almost wished for another problem that needed his expertise. To his family, please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss.
Tom Gustoff
September 7, 2017
How extraordinary it is to see that so many, including me, actually enjoyed dentist visits. It is extraordinary because of Dr. Richard's uncommon wit and innate ability to put his patients at ease. He shall be sorely missed.
Darren Shoyer, MD
September 7, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Sugarman. He was one of the nicest people I ever had the pleasure to know. He also brought great skill and compassion to his profession.
I do send my prayers to his family in their time of mourning,
Andrew Lechter
September 7, 2017
A very nice man, an honest and skilled doctor who made it a pleasure to be in the chair for a challenging procedure. I am sorry to hear of his passing and hope that the kind words expressed bring comfort to his family.
Marty Perlman
September 7, 2017
I am very saddened by this. Richard and I went to Margaret Mitchell Elementary School and Northside High together. Many times, groups of friends would gather at Richard's house, where we were always welcome, to hang out. I remember when Richard came to Margaret Mitchell in fourth grade. He won some kind of academic test (spelling? vocabulary?). The teacher wanted him to wear a crown in recognition of his achievement. He would have none of that. I was impressed that he didn't want to flaunt his honor. (He even had character as a 10-year-old.)
Maureen Waindle
September 7, 2017
I was so saddened to hear of Dr. Richard's passing. I was a patient for over 25 years and looked forward to every visit. His wit and caring made him special in his field. Atlanta will miss him. I will keep him and his family in my prayers. Maureen Waindle
Loraine Barrett
September 6, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of the death of "Dr Richard." My sympathy to all. I have such fond memories of working with him and catching up whenever our paths would cross at various dental meetings.
Loraine Barrett RDH,BS
Sondra Page
September 6, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of the death of Dr. Richard. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. I'm sure he has someone laughing in heaven.
Rest in Peace, Dr. Richard.
Jeni Rakestraw
September 6, 2017
My Heart hurts so badly with this news. I am at a lost for words. I owe my entire career to The Sugarman's.
Laurie Lanning
September 6, 2017
I am so saddened by the news of "Dr. Richard's" death. Loved my dental visits with him - his wit, his caring, his truly light-filled soul. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
Larry and Sally Golsen
September 5, 2017
Sally and I share the sadness and loss with Richard 's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Sugarman family and all their love ones. Larry and Sally Golsen
Ruthie Cohen
September 5, 2017
Dear Helaine I am so so sorry to have learned of Richard passing away. I know what a great guy he was and he will live on that way inyour heart and in everyone who knew him! My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know personally how hard it is to lose your soulmate. I think of. You daily since I was told this dreadful news. Hugs to you ..sorry I am so far away and not there but I know your family and best friends are there which is a great solace. May Gd give you strength in this most difficult time .
Ruthie cohen
pamela Sussin
September 5, 2017
Honored to have known Dr. Sugarman and be a patient. He was a wonderful person with a quick, dry wit that will be missed. I was so saddened to hear of his passing-Pamela Sussin
Charles A.
September 5, 2017
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your love one Richard. May you find peace and comfort in the God of all comfort.
Kym Wright
September 4, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. Dr. Richard was an amazing person. He always had a smile on his face and something funny to say. I am lucky to have known him. May his precious memories fill your heart, give you strength and ease your pain.
Your truly,
Kymberli Paller Wright
John & Linda Blackmon
September 4, 2017
Linda & I would like to extend our heartfelt condolences, thoughts & prayers to the family of Dr. Richard and to his dental family at SLK. Atlanta has lost one of its best & brightest stars that always freely gave everything to everyone. We will miss him!
Barbara Blazer
September 4, 2017
May god bless Richard's soul. He was a ray of sunshine and will be dearly missed.
Joann Ammons
September 4, 2017
May God's love comfort and surround you during this "trying time"!!I love Dr.Richard and looked forward to my drive from Decatur to having him examine me every six months for the last 35 years..I will really miss him and his sense of humor and his excellent care..I love him and thought of him as part of my family.He performed periodontal surgery on me and my three children and we are grateful today. Much love to the "Sugarman Family"
September 4, 2017
May God sustain you at this time of such great loss. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time now and days ahead.
Ann M Lokey
September 4, 2017
I went to Northside and was very fond of Richard. He was smart, fun, funny AND handsome! I heard of his passing from my sister who was a patient of his. He is gone far too young. I wish I could do anything to lift you up. I am with you in your grief.
Warmly,
Ann Lokey
Northside '70
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