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Robert Joynt Obituary
Pittsford: April 13, 2012, at the age of 86. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Margaret (McGivern) Joynt; sisters, Patricia Olson and Margaret Bushwaller; six children, Robert (Ye-Yeng Wang) Joynt, Patricia (Donald) Goodman, Mary (Edmund) Wodarski, Anne Joynt, Tom (Betsy) Joynt, Kathleen (Michael) Pieper; grandchildren, Robert and Patrick Joynt, Catherine Goodman, Robert and Michael Wodarski, Phoebe and Isabella Joynt, and Madeleine and Lilly Pieper. Dr. Joynt was the founding Chairman of the Department of Neurology at the University of Rochester. He served as Dean of the School of Medicine and Dentistry from 1985-1989, vice provost for health affairs from 1985-1994, and vice president for health affairs from 1989-1994.
Friends are invited to call Tuesday from 3-5 and 7-9 at the funeral chapel (2305 Monroe Ave.) A Funeral Mass will be Wednesday at 2:00 pm at the Church of the Transfiguration, 50 W. Bloomfield Road, Pittsford. Reception will follow. Private interment. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute to Multiple Sclerosis research at University of Rochester, Box 605, Rochester, NY 14642 or Juvenile Diabetes research at Children's Diabetes Center at Golisano Children's Hospital, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14642.
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April 20, 2012
dear margaret and family, Bob was an inspiration to everyone he touched with his friendship. Teacher, mentor ,healer- he was truly amazing(let's not forget golf),our deepestcondolencebetsy and howard)
April 18, 2012
Anne, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I just found out through Margie, not work!
My sympathies to you and your family during this difficult time. - Ellen Wallett (Arnold-Boston, MA)
Mary Ann Joynt
April 18, 2012
Dear Margaret and Family,
I remember the last time I saw you and Bob at the Tavern on the Green. It was a happy time to be included with the clan. I send my sympathy to you and your family.
Joseph Guido
April 17, 2012
Dear Mrs. Joynt and family, I am so sorry to hear about Dr. Joynt's death. He was such a wonderful and kind man and attended the Friday Catholic Communion Service at Strong Memorial Chapel regularly. He is with God now in Heaven and praying for all of us. We will pray for him and your family at our service this Friday at SMH Chapel @ 12:30pm. Joseph Guido, Lay Presider at SMH Chapel.
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Maryellen Migliore
April 17, 2012
Dear Mary, Eddie, and family:
I just heard the news of your dad's passing; I am so sorry. No words can truly help at this time. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you, your mom, your siblings, and the entire family. Love, Maryellen Migliore
Fred Sarkis
April 17, 2012
Dr. Joynt "died with his boots on". And he left friends and family with a very special memory of his love and good works. Heaven will embrace him. Our deepest sympathy to Margaret & family. Fred & Helen Sarkis - Florida
April 17, 2012
Mrs. Joynt,
I was priviledged to work with your husband when I was part of the EEG Lab at Strong under Dr. Saturn.
Karen Snyder Coast
Barbara Laughton
April 17, 2012
Dear Margaret and Family:
It was such a privilege to work with Dr. Joynt at the Medical Center. He was a great mentor, intellect, boss, wit and humanitarian. A true Renaissance man in every respect and one who taught all of us the meaning of great teaching and patient care. I will always remember our fund-raising trips to California and his commitment to building the finest medical institution at Rochester. I am out of town and unable to attend today. My sincere thoughts and prayers to your entire family.
Barbara Laughton, former VP URMC Public Affairs/Development
Chris and Peggy Lynge
April 17, 2012
To Mrs. Joynt and the whole Joynt family...
One just cannot find better friends and neighbors!!
Rest in peace Dr Joynt.
April 17, 2012
It has been an honor and privilege to have worked with Dr. Joynt. He made our work “fun”.
Steven Small
April 17, 2012
Dear Mrs. Joynt, immediate family, and the extended family of UR Neurologists and Alumni,
There are many of us around the country and world who were inspired, educated, motivated, and often entertained, by Bob. I can't stop laughing to this day thinking about his lectures in his cerebral cortex hat or the National Enquirer photos of brain transplants that peppered his lectures. But I also can't stop trying to emulate him as a Neurologist, a human being, and lover of life. His kind words to me on the front pages of my copy of Baker and Joynt will always be cherished.
I was more than honored when he came to my Grand Rounds in Rochester just a couple of years ago. We have lost one of our very best.
Best wishes,
Steven Small
April 16, 2012
Dear Mrs. Joynt and family -
I had the enormous privilege of working under Bob during my tenure at the University of Rochester from 1986-2000. He often told me of his father who was a dentist. Bob was a truly remarkable mentor - he told you what you needed to know and not what you wanted to hear. He will be missed but certainly not forgotten.
With best wishes,
Lawrence Tabak, DDS, PhD
Bethesda MD
April 16, 2012
Thinking of you all. A great man - he will be missed!
~Christina Mancini (worked with him at URMC and niece-in-law(?) of Trish)
Sheila Ryan
April 16, 2012
My heart is broken for my fellow Iowan... prince of a man, quick-witted and full of intellect and integrity, and always telling stories. One of the first I remember was him "looking up a passage in the bible to use in a lecture or talk. One of the kids walked by and said, "what doing? studying for your final?" Bob has finally passed that final exam, more than tested, more than worthy. Love and prayers to Margaret and all the family.
Becky Loy
April 16, 2012
Dear Mrs. Joynt and family,
I had the great joy and privilege of teaching a graduate course for several years with Dr. Joynt. I never could bring myself to call him "Bob" out of my deep respect for him. Please accept my condolences for your loss, and know that he touched and enriched the lives of so many people whom you will probably never know or hear from. His passing is a great loss for all of us.
The Vaughans
April 16, 2012
Anne, you're in our thoughts as well as you're entire family during this difficult time. So sorry for your loss.
Erin Holbrook
April 16, 2012
Your in our thoughts and prayers, God Bless!
April 16, 2012
Margaret and family, Cindy and I are so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. In the little time we have known him he quickly earned our respect and friendship. Out thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Fondly,
Frank and Cindy Goldbach
Thomas Driscoll
April 15, 2012
Dear Margaret, I am so sorry. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers
Kevin O'Connor
April 15, 2012
Mrs. Joynt and all the other wonderful members of the Joynt family,
Theresa and I were so sorry to hear the news of Dr. Joynt's passing. Our prayers are with you all.
Barbara Greenstein
April 15, 2012
Dearest Margaret & Family
What a giant of a man in so many ways. I think he is now having Keuka Lake Conversation with Andy on a blue & white pontoon boat wherever they are! Peace to all of you,
Barbara F.G.
Marcia Mendola
April 15, 2012
Dear Margaret and Family,
We send our sincere sympathy in Bob's passing. You can be very proud of his wonderful legacy - a life well lived.
Fondly,
Nick and Marcia Mendola
April 15, 2012
Dear Margaret & family, So sorry to hear of the loss of such wonderful man, Bob. I am out of town but want you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Fondly,
Carole Cooper-Haims
Bob & Trudy Byrnes
April 15, 2012
Dear Tom, Margaret and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Bob's passing, our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
We are still in FL, and will not be able to attend the funeral.
He will always be remembered as a fine man. Trudy Byrnes ( Barry McNamara's Mom).
peggy fitzgerald
April 15, 2012
Dear Anne and all of the Joynt family - We are sending our love and prayers to all of you at this time - Strong man, Strong family - Peace.
Peggy, Ed, Cami & Josie Fitzgerald
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