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David Berkowitz Obituary

BERKOWITZ, David A. M.D. Of Newton passed away peacefully on October 28. Prior to his illness he was a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst in private practice and at the Boston Psychoanalytic Institute. He is survived by his loving family, wife Linda, son Joshua of Oakland, CA, daughter Jessica and grandson Nathan Yasnovsky of Portola Valley, CA, mother Anita of Pompton Plains New Jersey, brothers Paul and his wife Patricia of Little Silver, NJ, Bob and his wife Nancy of Chestnut Ridge, NY, and many nieces and nephews. He will also be missed by friends, caretakers, colleagues, and prior patients. Memorial service to be scheduled. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to UCSF Memory and Aging Center-Fund B1566 through https://makeagift.ucsf.edu or to the Association for Frontotemporal Dementias. Brezniak-Rodman Chapel www.brezniakrodman.com 617-969-0800

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 30 to Oct. 31, 2010.

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Justin Frank

October 24, 2019

I was talking about David just the other day - hes often on my mind and always in my heart. Thirty-eight years ago he called to congratulate me on my first-born child. It happened to be at the exact time of his bris, his circumcision. I told him I was very anxious about the procedure and he said, just remember, its your son on the table and not you. He was special.

Laura Foner

November 4, 2010

I have a wonderful photo of David and Danny Kalb playing guitar together in 1966. And many memories of David in those early Brandeis days; his smile, intelligence, and, of course, endless hours of singing together with friends. Linda: to you and your children, so sorry for your loss.

Emily Paradise Achtenberg

November 4, 2010

Playing guitar and singing with David at Brandeis are treasured memories. He was an amazing musician and good friend at an important time in my life. I still have the Martin he helped me buy in a NYC pawnshop for $25. Condolences and best wishes to your family, Linda.

Ellen Ratner

November 1, 2010

I only knew David through my brother Michael but I have such fond memories of him talking about meeting Anna Freud and how much he loved his field. He seemed so interested in life.

Justin Frank

November 1, 2010

So many memories. My heart goes out to you, Linda, and to your children. In residency days David was always a breath of fresh, irreverent air - laced with humor and his own brand of wisdom. Then there was tennis. Then there was skiing, one time with you Linda, in Alta, when you were very pregnant. So much talk, laughter, seriousness about our lives and yours at MMHC, then on Pooks Hill, and then for a few lovely visits in Newton.
And the music. Always the music, starting with Layla. With love to you Linda. Justin

Simon Albury

November 1, 2010

Condolences on your sad loss. David was a good friend during my year at Brandeis. I remember his positive energy and his warm smile.

michael ratner

November 1, 2010

David and I were college roomates for three wonderful and crazy years. Our converstations, our caring for each other and the depth of his freindship remain with me. Much too soon for a wonderful man. Love and caring to all. Michael Ratner

Barbara Pike

November 1, 2010

With sincere sympathy on your profound loss.

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