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Michael Newberg Obituary

MICHAEL H. NEWBERG M.D., Ph.D. - died suddenly at home in Newton, MA on Nov. 22nd at the age of 42.

He was the beloved husband of Jennifer (Lee) Newberg, of Riverside, the loving father of Zoe and Grady Newberg, the devoted son of Dr. Marc and Ruth (Seewald) Newberg of Greenwich, and the dear brother of Deborah Newberg of Santa Fe, NM.

Michael grew up in Greenwich. He met his wife, Jen, at Greenwich High School from which they were both graduated in 1981. He received his B.A. and B.S. from Brown University and his M.D. and Ph.D from the University of Virginia. A member of the faculty of Harvard Medical School, his research at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center concentrated on the development of viral vaccines, with specific emphasis on the development of a vaccine for prevention and treatment of AIDS.

Michael and Jen delighted in their children. He shared with them his passionate zest for life, his enthusiasm for science, and his love of the Red Sox. His family and his many friends and colleagues appreciated his great sense of humor, his brilliance and his caring nature.

The funeral was held at the Levine Chapel in Brookline, MA on Nov. 25th. Rabbi Jodi Seewald, his cousin, officiated. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Doctors Without Borders USA, P.O. Box 1856, Merrifield VA 22116-8056 or a charity of your choice.

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Published by GreenwichTime on Dec. 1, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Newberg

20 Entries

Yvette and Morley Kahn

December 7, 2005

Marc and Ruth -

We are dismayed at Michael's untimely death. Our hearts and thoughts and prayers are with you.

Yvette and Morley

Diana (Accurso) Garbera

December 5, 2005

Dear Jen and daughters, Dr. and Mrs. Newberg...

I was a classmate at GHS and wanted to share with you all my sadness at your sudden loss. I remember Michael so vividly and with such fondness. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Charles and Dixie Scism

December 3, 2005

Dear Dr. Marc:

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family

Charles and Dixie

Tony Gerardi

December 2, 2005

Dear Dr. Newberg,

Very sorry to hear of your loss.

My thoughts and prayers are with you

and your family.

My Sincere sympathy

Tony Gerardi

Tim Ghriskey

December 2, 2005

Marc and Ruth - Your sad news has reached our family. All of the Ghriskeys were so taken by your loss. I remember us talking about Michael and UVA. It must be terrible. But what a fine human being who gave so much and left so much. So much to be proud of. And he lives on in all of his family. My Father, brother and sisters all are thinking of you. Tim

Dale Deck

December 1, 2005

Dear Ruth: Although I have never met Michael, I have heard so much about him out by the pool at arrowood. I could tell what a proud mother you were. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. God bless you all.

Laurie Rogers

December 1, 2005

Dear Jen,

My deepest sympathy at your loss. I remember you two so well from high school when you were first dating! "Newbie" was always so much fun to be around, and what a brilliant person. Wishing you strength -

Laurie Rogers

Evelyn Fowler

December 1, 2005

Dear Ruth: When the politicians started telling us "they feel our pain" I never knew what they were

talking about, but when I read the obit in today's paper, I truly do.

Please accept my deepest condolences. And I hope the rest of the family is well. Most sincerely, Evelyn Fowler

Paula Acierno

November 29, 2005

Dear Jen, Zoe, Grady and the Newberg family. Words cannot express my grief over the loss of my friend and colleague, Mike. I still can't comprehend that he is no longer with us. I have worked along side with Mike for the last four years; during the last year, he shared the desk space next to mine. He was a man with so much life and joy. He made us laugh with funny stories about life and human nature. He was witty and sometimes silly...which helped alot of us grad students and post-docs cope with stressful times in the research lab. He was also great physician. Whenever I had a question about a family member's illness (there were many), he would go into "doctor mode" and help me understand the nature of my family's illnesses. He assured me that they would be okay, and was generous in offering his medical counsel whenever I needed it. He was a good friend and a good doctor indeed! I wish I had the chance to personally say goodbye but a preplanned Thanksgiving trip to Paris prevented me from attending the services. On Friday morning, I lit a vigil candle in front of the Virgin Mary statue at Notre Dame Cathedral. It was a small gesture for such a wonderfully loving husband, father, friend, colleague and dedicated physician. My thoughts and prayers are with the Newberg family always. My heart is so heavy and the tears still flow. It's been a week now and not a day has gone by where I haven't stopped to think about him, shed a tear, or let out a laugh over a funny memory. I will never forget my dear, sweet friend Mike. God Bless him always.

Avery and Allison Bourke

November 29, 2005

Dear Jen, We are both thinking of you and the kids. Michael was such a wonderful man and we will miss him greatly. Much love Avery and Allison

rich lucherini

November 29, 2005

Dear Dr. Mark,

Sorry to hear of the loss of your son. Our prayers are with you and your family. We'll see you back at the gym.

Regards, Rich

Mark Anner

November 28, 2005

Dear Jen,

Words cannot express how sad this news has made me feel. Michael always had a way of making me smile. He will be missed. My thoughts are very much with you.

- Mark

John & Rosemarie Anner

November 28, 2005

Dear Jen,

All our love and prayers go out to you and your children. Michael was such a fun-loving child and young man, his sense of humor belied a brilliant mind. Our son Mark said he was the smartest man he knew.

Our deepest sympathy,

Jack and Rosemarie Anner

Debbie Kirkbride

November 27, 2005

Dear Dr. Mark,

I was so heartbroken to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers during this time of mourning.

karen metrey

November 27, 2005

Dear Dr Marc,

We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with you and Bless your family during this difficult time and throughout the future.

Regards, Karen(nysc)

Kathy Neff

November 25, 2005

Dear Jen, Zoey and Grady. I worked with Mike for 2 years at Beth Israel and he was such a pleasure to be around. I am so sad to hear that he has passed. I will always remember him and the love he had for all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kathy

Gail, Dave, Erin & Melissa Shepard

November 24, 2005

Dear Jen, Zoe & Grady,

We are so sorry to hear about Michael. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,

Kristine Regione

November 24, 2005

My thoughts are prayers are with the entire family. I worked with Mike at Beth Israel and he always brought a smile to my face.

Kristine Regione

Kara Poirier

November 24, 2005

Dear Jen,

Our deepest sympathy to you, Zoe and Grady. We want you to know you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Our very best to you and your family,

Michael, Kara, Kylie, Brian and Cade Poirier

David and Sally Thorne

November 24, 2005

Dear Jennifer, We are sad to hear of Michael's sudden passing. The news reached us via Barbara. Perhaps, when life slows down a bit you will find solace in Psalms 23-24 and 103. To Zoe and Grady , you are in our thoughts and prayers. We send our love from cousins, David and Sally

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