Arnall Patz

Dear Ellen & family,
We learned today about the passing of Dr.Patz.Our prayers are with you and
your family..Love,Dick & Lorraine
Chandler of "Middle Carry"

Hi, dear family of Dr. Arnall Patz. I am a survivor of retrolental fibroplasia, and I just wanted to remember fondly and with gratitude, your wonderful father and husband,
Ms. Ellen. I do not know whether my eyesight was kept in tact specificallly because of his research. But, it may have been. My own father, Harold Rosenbaum, was a physician, in Boston, in 1950, when my twin sister, Paula, and I were born prematurely and placed in 100% oxgen. Our parents were told that we both were to be blind. But, my Dad,
Dr. Rosenbaum, had the doctors give us steroids; and by some miracle of God, and the help of the steroids, perhaps, neither of us are totally blind. In fact, we both have good vision in one of our eyes. But, because your husband, Ms. Ellen, and your father would not be stopped by the "nay sayers" who would not believe that the 100% oxygen was causing blindness, I wanted to stand in the place of all those 1000's of babies, now adults, who have the gift of their eye sight, due to your husband and dad's perseverence and research! May we learn from him not to give up too easily when we feel we are on to a cure or benefit, when others try to convince us we are wasting our time. We honor him and hold affection for him and you all. May you all find a measure of comfort knowing his life's work helped so many, along with his laser work that spared many from blindness due to complications of diabetes and macular degeneration! Bless you all! Sincerely, Nancy Rosenbaum Jones, from Danville, KY.

I have just learned of Dr. Patz's passing. I had the wonderful opportunity to assist Dr. Patz produce and edit a biographical work he was asked to write. It was an incredible experience to work with him - a man of such genius and profound influence in ophthalmology. It was an honor and privilege to know him. Please accept my sincerest condolences for his passing.

A brillant individual and a wonderful man who will be missed by all who knew him.

What a wonderful man to have known. There was never a time that he was too busy to say hello even to "the little guy" sitting at the front desk.
In his unique way, as only Dr.Patz could, he would say, "greetings" followed by the small flash of a smile. He was always one of my favorites. May his friends and family take comfort in their cherished memories of him.
Karen Sutt

The Board of Directors and Staff of the Maryland Society for Sight extends condolences to the Patz family. Dr. Patz is such a part of our history, having served on the Board of Directors and as President of the Board. We were honored by his accepting our "Person of Vision" award in 2004. His book, "Protection of Vision in Children" sits proudly on our shelf and we often refer to its contents regarding saving sight in children. What a truly remarkable man.

My sister and I were patients of Dr. Patz in the 1960s. We have very fond memories of him and we always bragged to our friends that our eye doctor knew Helen Keller. He was such a caring doctor and knew how to talk to children, not talk down to them. He was a role model.

Nanette Levine Oppenheimer

He was a wonderful man, Ellen. Our absent-minded professor on the golf course. He often wanted to know where my shot went---but I hadn't hit yet. We loved him.

Dear Ellen and family, Just wanted to tell you that when I put Arnall's accomplishments on my facebook page I had a friend who said her granddaughter was premature. She couldn't believe Arnall was part of saving her granddaughter's eyesight. Thank you Arnall, what a small world it is and how he has touched so many. Love you, Jane Snodgrass (Lathrop, MO)

We were fortunate to have known Dr. Arnall Patz. He was brilliant, inspiring, sensitive, caring, and funny. He was a joy to be with, saw beauty in everyone, and inspired generations of people to change the world. He was truly a great man. He is very missed but vividly remembered always. Our condolences to his wonderful family.
Rachel and Henry Brem

Dr. Arnall Patz was a "Life" member of the Elbert County Historical Society. He kept his ties with his hometown having grown up in little Elberton, Georgia where his parents had settled as early as 1910. We, the Elbert County Historical Society, express our deepest heartfelt sympathy for the Patz Family. Sincerely, Larry Wilson, Past President of the Elbert County Historical Society

We all feel so honored to have been a part of the life of Arnall Patz. Such an amazing, caring, intelligent and yet humble man. Our world has lost one of its best. Love and sympathy,
Carol and Drew Beckley
Robyn Beckley Vining and Jim Vining
Drew and Donna Beckley, Jr

Gentle man and true scholar of the world. He was such an advocate for the Master of Liberal Arts Program and such a sweet wonderful man. Not many people can claim a Masters degree at age 78. To his family condolences and to Arnall peaceful journey to the next adventure. (Hopkins-MLA Program)

Sending my love and condolences to Ellen, Bill, Susan, David & Jon. Arnall was a very special man and his memory lives on with all of you.

To Ellen and all the family, we send our sincere condolences. We will always remember Arnall for his kindness and wonderful work of a lifetime.
Betty and Max Bodenheimer

It was so sad to read about Dr. Patz I was his patient many years ago and I still remember him. He was such a gentle person and I have never forgotten him and I never will. It was a pleasure to have known him.

Shira Gamson

I was honored to have known and to have worked, however peripherally, with Dr. Patz. The world was blessed through his life endeavors. His like will not be seen again soon.
Kitty Sackett