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Malcolm Robbins Obituary
1928 - 2019
Malcolm Robbins, M.D., age 90, born August 5, 1928 in Baltimore, MD, passed away February 18, 2019 in Boynton Beach, FL. Preceded in death by his daughter Sara Robbins. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Jo Robbins; daughters, Anne Robbins, Marlene Robbins, Kay (Dan) Ehrenkrantz; stepchildren, Bradley (Jenny) Glick and Sharon (Steve) Marmor; grandchildren, Eliav and Joe Ehrenkrantz, Ben Lichtman, Max and Sam Glick, Sara and Jacob Marmor and Julian Klein. He was a graduate of the University of Maryland for both his BS and MD degrees. He served his residency at the Albert Einstein School of Medicine in New York. He was affiliated with the Centers for Disease Control (Public Health) for 2 years during the time that the Polio vaccine was discovered. With his partner, Dr. Will Fernald, he founded Pediatric Associates where he was President and managing partner for 49 years. He was a Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the OSU College of Medicine. Dr. Robbins was the President of OSU Hillel, Vice President of Congregation Tifereth Israel and Vice President of the Ohio chapter of Pediatrics. He loved family, friends, tennis, golf, handball, volleyball, poker, bridge, gin, jokes, Snickers bars and M&Ms. For all his many patients, "Listen for the Birdie". Funeral services will be held at 11am on Thursday, February 21 at Epstein Memorial Chapel, 3232 E. Main St. Burial will follow at the New Tifereth Israel Cemetery. Shiva will be observed Thursday following the service and Saturday after 7 PM at the home of Bradley and Jenny Glick and Sunday and Monday evenings at the home of Marlene Robbins. No flowers please. Contributions may be made to the charity of choice in his name. Online guestbook and live streaming of the service at www.epsteinmemorial.com
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Andy Tillmann
October 3, 2021
Dr. Robbins was my pediatrician from 1970 (when I was 6 months old) until 1988 when I was nearly 19 and headed off to college. I'll always remember his kind, gentle nature and his reassuring my mother that everything was going to be OK. May God Bless and keep you. Look forward to seeing you again and perhaps playing 18 someday.
L
February 23, 2019
My condolence to you and your family. "Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace constantly in every way. May the Lord be with all of you." 2 Thes. 3:16
February 22, 2019
I AM SO SADDENED B TO LEARN THIS NEWS BUT I KNOW THIS SWEET GENEROUS INTELLIGENT COMPASSIONATE MAN IS IN HEAVEN..HE SAVED MY BABY GIRLS LIFE IN 1957 and served my family for 2generations HE ALWAYS GREETED ME WITH A HUG AND DIAGNOSED THEM WITH COMPASSION MY SON CONTINUED WITH HIN THROUGH COLLEGE UNTIL HE MOVED TO CINCINNATI
stanley katz
February 22, 2019
Jo and family,
My sincere condolences.A good life, well lived.
Stanley Katz
Hollywood, Fl.
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Clark Cornell
February 22, 2019
So sorry for your loss Marlene.I will see you soon. Clark
Angela Farley Kuhn
February 22, 2019
Dr. Robbins was my pediatrician when I was a child throughout 1960s. I'll always remember his kind and gentle nature. My mother always had confidence and respect for him as our doctor, and I always felt comforted when I went to see him. The large tree and "pond" in the lobby of his office was thrilling for young children to see. I have good memories of this wonderful doctor.
February 21, 2019
I am incredibly sorry for your loss, my sincere condolences. May you always cherish the memories that you've had with your loved one. Remember God's promise at Jeremiah 29:11,12 this will give the family the comfort they all need during this time of grief.
February 21, 2019
Mal was a true renaissance man. He had many interests and everything he undertook he did well. I would give him a category and he would promptly come up with a joke related to that category. Jo surely added years to his life and we will miss him.
February 21, 2019
Dear Jo..Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We enjoyed our Happy Times together. Joyce and Alex
Jim Gaul
February 20, 2019
Hello Robbins family. I'm so sorry for your loss. Your dad was a great man for our family. He was my pediatrician from the time I was 12 and tell me told me to find a real man's doctor at 21 ! I just never wanted to leave him because I trusted him so much. So much actually that he was my children's pediatrician. I could never find another Doctor Who would take care of my children like he took care of me. Actually just yesterday I was digging through old papers as we downsize now .... we are in our 60s .... I found our children's books that he gave to everyone when they were born. Height weight and immunization! Dr. Robbins will always be a part of our family.
February 20, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss. As you remember your love one, may Almighty God and your precious memories ease the pain in your broken hearts. (Psalm 147:3)
February 20, 2019
Jo, I'm so sorry. I think of you often . . . Angela
Angela Nesmith
February 20, 2019
Jo, I'm so sorry! I think of you often...Angela
Amy Jo Hernandez (COPS)
February 20, 2019
As our president from 1976-1977 he helped lead the way for what pediatric medicine is today in Central Ohio. He leaves this town a tremendous legacy and our deepest sympathy to his family and friends. He will be fondly remembered and loved.
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