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for Howard Lipton
Ania Ringwelski
March 17, 2025
I worked in Dr Lipton´s lab as an undergrad back in late 1990s. Wonderful role model to an aspiring medical student. Great atmosphere in the lab as well and I find myself often thinking of the people Dr. Lipton brought together. I am very sad to hear of his passing.
Marina Hoffman
June 14, 2024
Miss him, still.
Mary Kennedy
September 12, 2023
To the Lipton Family
I just learned of Howard´s death and am so saddened for you.
Howard took time to do an act of kindness for me when I was a student in Steve Miller´s lab. I was in the lab when I learned that my younger sister had been killed by a man in a car who was fleeing from the police. As I was leaving the lab, Howard came in and told me that he called in a prescription for something to help me sleep. He said it was for only 5 pills but that he suspected I would need some help sleeping.
Howard didn´t know me well, but he took the time to think of what he could do to help me. That act of kindness was 35 years ago, and it brings tears to my eyes as I write this.
I have often told others of his kindness when they wonder how to help others. Not everyone can call in a prescription but there are simple acts of kindness that each one of us can do for others.
May he rest in peace.
Marina Hoffman
June 14, 2023
Howard will never leave my heart.
Marina Hoffman
February 16, 2023
Howard & I worked together for years before we FINALLY met in-person! It was a wonderful surprise visit - & we hugged.
Marina Hoffman
June 14, 2022
It's been a year - & it seems like yesterday.
I miss Howard, even now.
NEAL NATHANSON
June 14, 2022
yes, i well remember Howard. he was a fine colleague and wonderful friend, kind, considerate, dedicated, and a blessing for us all.
Maryann Kavanagh
June 14, 2022
The picture of Howard really captured him. Howard was my mentor in MS. I still get queries and remembrances from his patients. His legacy lives on and he is sorely missed.
Maryann Kavanagh
August 6, 2021
Dear Pam and family, I have just learned of Howard´s passing. We worked along side each other for many years-I could not have had a better teacher in the world of MS. He will forever be in my heart. My sincere condolences to you and your family. Maryann Kavanagh
David Canmann
July 30, 2021
Dear Lipton Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of Howard. What an incredible life of consequence he led. I have wonderful memories of his larger-than-life presence on Lakewood Place!
Kindest regards, David
Karin Schmidt
July 13, 2021
I was a patient when he first moved back to Chicago. I have raved about him for years. His kindness and compassion where never matched. His words have followed me for years and will resonate forever. My deepest thoughts are with you all.
Karin Schmidt
J sherman
July 4, 2021
So sorry for your (our) loss. We were cousins forever and friends for a long time.
.
Zhiguo Liang
July 2, 2021
Pam,
I send my sincere condolences for your loss. I was deeply saddened to learn of Howard´s unexpected passing. I worked with him a lot, almost for two decades. He is a great man, a good friend, I miss him always.
Zhiguo Liang
Daniel Wynn
July 1, 2021
I considered Howard both as esteemed colleague and good friend. Together we battle in the field of MS research and care for patients living with MS. His caring, sense of humor and inquisitive nature and fairness are a blessing for all of us who had the opportunity to know him. I only wish I have more years knwing and working in the field with him.
Steve Rosenblatt
July 1, 2021
Howard was a good friend, a good person, & a good teammate. He´ll be missed. My condolences to his family
Ruth and Michael Sklar
June 28, 2021
Our condolences to you , dear Pam, and your family. It was a sad jolt to learn of Howard's unexpected passing. He was a special guy and his family, friends and colleagues will miss him.
Fondly, Ruth and Michael
Avis Weisman
June 25, 2021
Pam, I am so, so sorry to hear about Howard's passing. Please know that I am thinking of you and your family. It was truly shocking to hear the sad news. Hopefully, his wonderful work in MS will eventually cure this terrible disease.
Sharon & Charles Weingarten
June 24, 2021
We are so very sorry to learn of Howard's death. A good man, a good freind. He shall be so very missed. Our deep sympathy to Pam and Chad, Bobby, Joey and the entire Lipton family.
Michael Canmann
June 23, 2021
Lipton Family,
So sorry to learn of the passing of Howard. Great man and fond memories of throwing the baseball with him on Lakewood Place.
My thoughts are with you all,
Michael Canmann
Miriam A Calenoff
June 23, 2021
I was deeply saddened to hear of the death of Howard. I worked in his lab for many years and was always impressed of his love and skill and dedication in research. My heartfelt condolences to all the family. Sincerely, Miriam
NEAL NATHANSON
June 23, 2021
Howard did some of his neurovirology training with me at Johns Hopkins. we remained friends and colleagues for many years, sharing scientific interests and also with many friends in common. As a scientist Howard was remarkable for his commitment to one model infection, Theiler's virus of mice. His science went very deep and provided an important understanding how a virus could cause persistent neurological disease. Therefore his work will constitute an important contribution to the universe of persistent virus infections. For this, and for his generosity in science, we will remember him always.
Vanda Versiglia
June 23, 2021
Chad, to you and your family I send my sincere condolences for your loss and I will keep you in my daily prayer. I know your father is in Haven for all the good he made in this world, he will be missed by many.
Love
T. Zamirowski, MD
June 22, 2021
To all his family I extend condolences and prayers for strength at your time of loss. It's nearly 50 years since Dr. Lipton put up with my bunch at Northwestern Medical School, but I remember him very well and fondly. His skills were superior, his ability to work with patients and families superb, and his kindness and patience with rock-headed med students and his residents and fellows made the rocky road less of a harsh journey for many of us. Again, my condolences to you all and my thanks to Dr. Lipton for all he did to help me and my fellow students in the formative time of our careers.
Marina Hoffman
June 22, 2021
My sincere condolences for this loss of a great man.
Audrey miller
June 21, 2021
We express our condolences on Howard´s passing.
Audrey and Marvin Miller
Charles
June 21, 2021
My condolences on your loss. Dr. Lipton was a joy to know.
Steve Straus
June 21, 2021
We've lost a really nice Sunday morning, Starbucks "coffee mate". His passing makes me sad. He was an interesting guy, fun to talk to and listen too. I will miss him.
Lester
June 21, 2021
My condolences to the family
Ed & Ann Elins
June 20, 2021
We loved Howard and enjoyed his long stories He was one of a kind and we will miss him dearly
Kari Goodman
June 20, 2021
I´m so sorry for your loss. Howard was a wonderful man who lived a life well spent and who left an academic legacy that will continue on. I will always remember his warmth. I´m thinking of you, Pam, and Chad, Bobby and Joey and sending love. With empathy, Kari
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