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Mark Oberman Obituary
Born May 11, 1946 in New York City, he was the son of the late Eleanor and Jay Oberman. He was also preceded in death by his son , Joshua, in 1972.
He is survived by his wife Susan; his children, Jennifer DiLorenzo, Jesse Oberman and his wife, Krystie Oberman, Miller Oberman, and Eli Oberman; three grandchildren, Timothy Dilorenzo, Paris Dilorenzo, and Jonah Oberman; as well as, a brother, Jan Oberman; an aunt and uncle, Blanche and Milt Friedman.
Mark graduated as a Physician's Assistant from Hahnemann University in 1977 and worked at the Charlottesville Wellness Center from 1990 to 2004. He started a support group for heart attack patients after suffering a heart attack in 1988. He opened Joshua Tree Stress Reduction Center in 2000 where he taught mindfulness meditation based on the Jon Kabat-Zinn program.
Mark was the lead singer of Woody's Truck stop, a Philadelphia based band in the late '60's and played guitar for the Dances of Universal Peace in Charlottesville for the past 17 years.
The family would like to thank Hospice of the Piedmont for the care and compassion they provided; as well as, his many generous friends who brought meals and spent time with Mark during the last months.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont 2200 Old Ivy Road, Suite 2, Charlottesville, VA 22903 or The Lama Foundation P.O. Box 240 San Cristobal, NM 87564.
The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 p.m. , Sunday, April 2, 2066, at Hill and Wood Funeral Home, followed by a silent meditation from 2 to 3 p.m.
Funeral Services will be private. The family will receive visitors from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 4, 2006 and Friday, April 7, 2006 at home.
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Bev
April 6, 2006
It was my great privilege to know Mark, and to have him touch my life in so many positive ways. Mark is a great and wonderful man, a wise and compassionate healer, and a remarkable voice for love. His strength is as undeniable as his patience and consistent celebration of life. He is the most non-judgmental person I ever have known. I am the better for knowing him. My prayers and thoughts are with Mark and his family. Bev
Carrie Callaway Denkinger
April 4, 2006
A generous soul has touched and passed through my life, and for this I am thankful. I was fortunate enough to know Mark through his work at the Joshua Tree. He taught me how to begin to open my own heart even when pain was surrounding me. I will cherrish the time I spent with him for as long as I live.
rebecca hudnall
April 4, 2006
i am so grateful to have known mark. his compassion and dedication were inspirational; he was a wonderful teacher and a remarkable human being.
prayers for peace and comfort to his family.
Siddiq Kilkenny
April 4, 2006
Mark was a man of extraordinary light and compassion. He seemed to turn his illness into a healing for many others. His loss is painful. He would suggest we transform our grief into loving kindness for all beings. I will miss him, yet he lives in the joy of my heart. To all who have had the good fortune to be with him often, live also in the blessing of his memory. There were many of us who saw him infrequently and also cared deeply. Please accept my prayer of peace.
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Peppy Linden
April 3, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in your memories and the support of friends and families.
Joyce Jarratt
April 3, 2006
I was a patient at the Wellness Ctr for a little while and I really respected Dr Oberman. He was kind and he didn't treat me like I was crazy. I work at MJH in the Radiology dept and would see Mark when he came for tests. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I will miss Mark.
Louise Putnam
April 3, 2006
My heart goes out to Susan, and all of Mark's family. May your sorrow be lessened over time and by the knowledge that Mark's legacy lives on not only in you but also in the many lives he touched as he moved through this world.
Stephen Smith
April 3, 2006
Mark was my physician. I took a mindfulness course from him many years ago. He saved my life in 1997, when I went to see him for a sore throat; he saw a suspicious-looking mole on my back and sent me to Dr. Richardson, who said that it was skin cancer and then said, "Dr. Oberman saved your life." I wish I could have returned the favor. He will be an inspiration to me as long as I live.
Stephen Smith
cynthia napier
April 2, 2006
I worked with Mark at the CWC for 3 years. He was a great person and I am sure, he will never be forgotten.
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