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Dr. Herbert Pardes
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Dr. Herbert Pardes Obituary
Karen Newman, Chair, Board of Directors; Meghan Donaldson, Chief Executive Officer, Hereditary Disease Foundation
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Diane Langmuir
April 26, 2025
My heartfelt condolences go out to his partner in life and my childhood friend, Nancy, and to all Dr. Pardes´ family, colleagues, and friends who loved him and miss him.
michael resnick
April 26, 2025
Deepest condolences to the Pardes Family on the anniversary of his passing Remembering our close collaboration almost 7 decades ago, as we labored over a cadaver trying to learn the intricacies of human anatomy, amidst the pungent odor of formaldehyde.
Eileen Miller
April 26, 2025
Dr Pardes always led by example-he was extraordinary doctor & person
Michael Nochomovitz
December 25, 2024
A statesman of Medicine , a giant of Medical organizational strategy who made an indelible impact on NY and American healthcare. I will remember him fondly for our ongoing personal interaction including his very last few months
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Michael Blumenfield
December 21, 2024
He was a friend and a great Chairman
michael resnick
December 20, 2024
I spent 4 memorable years with him, at Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, first as a laboratory partner in Gross Anatomy, then as a friend and colleague. He was wise beyond his years.
Carolyn Jones
December 19, 2024
Dr. Pardes also had a listening ear. He loves to joke and get his point across. He will be missed.
Marsha Rosenberg MD
December 12, 2024
A smart pragmatic generous mensch
robert j. boswell, m.d.
December 11, 2024
I remember Herb from medical school, my condolances
Barbara & Haim Dabah
October 25, 2024
What a wonderful man he was. Nobody like him. We miss him dearly. His warmth & wisdom too. End of an era. Loved him
Diane Langmuir
May 22, 2024
My deep condolences to his friends, family, and his partner, Nancy who was as my best childhood friend.
Maria T.
May 13, 2024
My deepest condolences to Dr. Paredes family and friends. Sending love, light and prayers to his family during this difficult time. Rest in peace.
Paterson Payano
May 13, 2024
My deepest condolence to Dr. Pardes Family and his wife Nancy in this difficult time. I had the honor of meeting Dr. Pardes from the time I worked at Columbia University until the present New York Presbyterian will Cornell . It was a very nice person I had the most deepest respect for this man.
Julio C. Pujols
May 12, 2024
One of the GREATEST men on the Planet. There are no words that can describe your absence from NY Presbyterian and us. It was the grandest pleasure having in our lives.
N. Pujols
May 11, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jamie Silverstein Wright
May 10, 2024
I am writing on behalf of my father, who is 96 and was very sad to hear about Mr. Pardes' passing. My father spent his career at NIMH, and had (and still has) very fond memories of both their working and personal relationship.
Lisandra Espinal
May 10, 2024
My most sincere condolences to his family, he will be truly miss. May he rest in peace
Helen Morik
May 10, 2024
I am so sorry to hear of Herb´s passing. He was a great leader at NewYork-Presbyterian and it was an honor you work with him. He understood the importance of reaching out to the community and I am ever grateful for his support. He was kind, caring, brilliant, respectful and treated everyone equally from senior executives to union workers. A great humanitarian. My condolences to Nancy and all his family.
anne mcbride
May 9, 2024
Herb was a great friend and and advisor. It is a great loss personally and to the hospital. Anne and Peter Schweitzer
Steven Modell
May 9, 2024
My father Jerry Modell passed away in February. Dr. Pardes and my father were good friends. I was trying to reach out to let Dr. Pardes know my father had passed away and then I came accross this obituary. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Peter Schweitzer
May 9, 2024
Herb was an incredible leader for Columbia Presbyterian. He will be missed. Anne NcBride and Peter Schweitzer
Linda Vega
May 9, 2024
My deepest condolences to Dr. Pardes' family, colleagues, and friends. An amazing leader who will be so missed.
Audrey Barnhill
May 9, 2024
My deepest condolences to the family, so sorry for your loss.
Sybil Henry
May 8, 2024
My Condolences to the family, he will be missed.
Melba Fuertes
May 8, 2024
My deepest condolences to the Pardes family for your loss.
Michael Blumenfield, M.D.
May 8, 2024
Great teacher and mentor
Annemarie Campbell
May 8, 2024
Deepest condolences to the family for your loss. Dr. Pardes was truly a great leder.
Dionne Peterson
May 8, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Martha Rosario
May 8, 2024
My deepest condolences to the Pardes family !! May he RIP
Vilma Bautista
May 8, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rosemary Trinkle Baran
May 7, 2024
Every time I had the opportunity to hear Dr. Pardes speak his -humility, respect for mankind and goodness came through. I am not sure I shall ever meet a man with such grace, intelligence and a desire to think of others first! I teared up so many times listening to him and his message. I shall never forget what he meant to mental health care advancement, NYP and every person who had the honor to hear his message.
Tom Owens
May 7, 2024
A graceful, inspirational, and truly compassionate leader. What an impactful legacy you leave !!
HOLLY ANDERSEN
May 7, 2024
I am grateful to Dr. Pardes for his passion, leadership, scholarship, generosity and the culture he created in our hospital.
I am especially grateful for the personal support he gave to me and the friendship we shared. Sending love to his family.
Jessica G
May 7, 2024
Dr. Pardes' legacy will live on at NYP, as will the positive impact he had on our patients and employees. Sending love to his family & friends during this difficult time.
Michelle Oriol-Cameau, RN
May 6, 2024
Sincere Condolences on the passing of Dr. Pardes. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. May he find eternal peace!
Dawn Long-Mason
May 6, 2024
Thank You Dr.Pardes for always encouraging us to "Go For It, Because You Can Do It."
My Condolences To The Family.
R.I.P
Maria
May 6, 2024
Thanks you for being so humble. You have helped me out numerous times and for that I will always remember you. You are force that could never be forgotten!
Charlene D.Trino
May 6, 2024
Thank you for your services,Dr.H.Pardes.You're truly a remarkable person.Rest in peace.
Aurelia Boyer
May 5, 2024
Dr. Padres led the senior leadership team at New York Presbyterian with grace and dignity. It was my great honor to be a member of his team.
WADE DUDLEY
May 4, 2024
all i can say, is that DR. PAREDES WAS THE BEST CEO THIS HOSPITAL HAS EVER HAD. HIS COMMMITMENT to talk to the employees and have meetings with them, was outstanding, may you rest in peace DR. PARDES.
Rachelle Duvigneaud RN
May 4, 2024
My deepest condolences to Dr. Pardes family.
Amy Macklin
May 4, 2024
Dr. Pardes was instrumental in forming a rewarding and impactful relationship between the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF) and the Carter Center's Mental Health Program. Among his many great accomplishments, this shared work between the two organizations too will have a positive impact on those vulnerable to or living with mental illness for generations to come. We are deeply grateful to Dr. Pardes and BBRF.
Kate Egharevba
May 4, 2024
I share with our entire NYP community in the loss of DR HERBERT PARDES, A Tireless Leader. I was hired in 2005 during his tenure with DR Steven Corwin and it has been a rewarding experience. DR PARDES'S amazing work and contribution to medicine and the healthcare industry, elevated us all to be better human beings with compassion to our patients, their families and to ourselves. The world is better place because of DR PARDES's hard work and steadfast effort. A special thanks to his family for sharing him with us and the world.
gilbert serrano unit assistant in SICU
May 4, 2024
I started as a HIV counselor in the emergency department in the ALLEN, 19 years later I am in the Cardiology department. its an honor to know you and my condolence to your family. may you rest in peace my friend god bless you.
Cheryl and Ed Healton
May 3, 2024
We are deeply saddened to hear of Dr. Herbert Pardes. He was a warm, compassionate leader, a brilliant thinker and relentless in his pursuit of excellence. He will be deeply missed. Whenever we called upon him, Herb was there. Our deep condolences to his family, his partner Nancy and those who grieve his passing as we do. Cheryl and Ed Healton.
Carol Roye-Watson
May 3, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Mary Falkowitz
May 3, 2024
A kind and good man who loved NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Those of us lucky enough to have worked with him, will always remember him.My deepest condolences to his family.
Torral Jackson
May 3, 2024
My deepest and sincere condolences to Dr. Pardes family.
Jacqueline Ross
May 3, 2024
Sending condolences to the family and loved ones of Dr.Pardes .
Patrick Adams
May 3, 2024
Sending my deepest to Dr. Pardes Family and friends, He was always friendly and always a smile on his face. He was very respected and very successful always make staff feel welcome. He was always busy running by me but stopped to say hello.
Ary DaCruz
May 3, 2024
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Matthew Shafiroff, MD
May 3, 2024
My condolences to Pardes family. I had the fortune of working with Dr. Pardes for a short time and am grateful for the knowledge he shared with me.
Karen Erickson, CUIMC Pharmacy Director
May 3, 2024
My deepest condolences to the entire family. Dr. Pardes left an indelible impression on all those who met him, including myself. He was a caring and humble human being, and we were blessed to have him here on earth. May he rest in eternal peace.
Carolyn Jones
May 3, 2024
What a caring man! I would go to get information for transplant-related help, and he was always accommodating and understanding of the direction the institution was geared towards. I was his beggar and loved to hear that coming from him. He would always be the psychiatrist, constantly analyzing your body language and tone. He will be missed-condolences to the Pardes family.
Lucina Francis
May 3, 2024
Condolences to the Pardes family during this time of loss.
Janet Middleton-Richburg
May 3, 2024
My condolences to the Pardes family. Many Blessings from The Richburgs.
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Jaclyn Mucaria
May 2, 2024
My heart hurts The world has lost a great leader, doctor and gentleman. It was a true honor to work at NYP with Dr. Pardes at the helm. He was so genuine and taught us about empathy and the impact on the patient experience. He was a true gem and I will never forget him. Condolences to Nancy and the Pardes family. Heaven gained an angel.
Carolyn Razzano
May 2, 2024
Dr. Pardes was an incredible person, a wonderful mentor, and a truly inspiring leader. It was an honor to work so closely with him, and for that I will be forever grateful.
Rest in peace HP. The world is a better place because of you. You will be greatly missed dear friend.
CHRISTOPHER LOPEZ Adult ER, CPEP-Psych ER
May 2, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Lori-Ann Halpin-Beninson
May 2, 2024
Have you ever met someone who smiles from his heart?
If you worked with, shared time or even passed him with a morning hello. You felt the love,
Dr. Pardes he was an amazing person who inspired us all as a team to do the very best we could to help others. Your legacy will carry on,
I wish you peace and that our messages can bring your family comfort. Thank you for all the love you shared with your smile!
Jacqueline Gentles
May 2, 2024
My condolences to the Pardes family.
Beatrice Simon-Ogan
May 2, 2024
My condolences to the family of Dr Herbert Pardes. May God grant the family the fortitude to bear the loss. Rest in peace!
MIledys Sanchez
May 2, 2024
My condolences to the Pardes family, he was such a humble human being.
Always with a smile on his face and that is how I will remember him.
Marie Berquin-Francois RN RT
May 2, 2024
My deepest sympathy to Dr. Pardes' family. May he rest in eternal peace. I met Dr. Pardes in 1991 at the hospital and noted his extraordinary efforts during the hospital's transitioning phase and stages to becoming number one. His vision and goal remains to this day. May his family find strength during this difficult time and please know there are many who were fond of him. God bless.
Esardai Seegobin
May 2, 2024
Condolences to the bereaved family on behalf of staff at 463 Seventh Avenue/PFS. Dr. Pardes was a remarkable leader and true champion to us all. Rest in Peace Dr. Pardes.
gail siegal and family
May 2, 2024
i'am extremly upset. hearing about the news. he was one of the most wonderful man. Richie and i have ever met, his down to earth demeanor. made him a real man that can never be replaced by anybody else.
he will be missed, by anyone he touched their lives.
Dr. Bromley Kurian, B.S Pharm, PharmD - Milstein Pharmacist
May 2, 2024
Dr. Pardes was a true visionary. He used to greet me and all the employees with a smile in the hallways of Milstein building. He was always visible in Milstein . My heartfelt condolences and prayers for his beloved family!
Linda Acevedo
May 2, 2024
My deepest condolences to Dr. Pardes family, Sandra Medina Cortes and Patricia Schaus.
Em
May 2, 2024
Condolences to his family. Rest in Peace Dr. Pardes.
Nicola
May 2, 2024
My deepest condolences to the Pardes family. Sleep in heavenly peace! Your contribution and memories will live forever in this Hospital.
Ma G
May 2, 2024
Condolence to his Family.
He was a wonderful Person and Leader.
Noeleen Moohan
May 2, 2024
Rest in Peace to a great leader and visionary
Anthony Colon
May 2, 2024
He was a great man friendly and very approachable I was a housekeeper way back then over 25yrs ago when he stopped to talk to me just a regular kind of man not a big shot hospital president he will be greatly missed may he rest in peace knowing he helped and changed many lives including myself
Jamila
May 2, 2024
My deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Dr. Pardes
Christine Adrasse
May 2, 2024
My condolences to the family of Dr. Pardes.
Frank Chervenak md
May 2, 2024
God bless Herb
Wonderful leader and wonderful person
Limey Monsanto
May 2, 2024
My Sincerest Condolences to the family.
Henry Velastegui
May 1, 2024
My sincerest condolences to the family of Dr. Pardes. Thanks to his leadership and passion for his work, NYP began to gain a reputation across the country. Rest in peace!
Katina Takis
May 1, 2024
Condolences to the family . Great working as a employee under his leadership, Great years and memories of NYP as number 1
Allen Harswick
May 1, 2024
I learned so much from Dr. Pardes during my time as his driver. He taught me about NYC and how to be a human being. His love of caring for others knew no bounds. He give freely and expected nothing in return. My heart aches to know that world will be a little darker without his light in it. I love you Doc and I thank you for all that you did for me and my family.
Maxine Frank
May 1, 2024
Herb changed my life and so many others forever. His passing leaves a hole in the universe that will never be filled. May his memory be for a blessing. Max
Mark Laret
May 1, 2024
I´m honored to have been able to call Herb a colleague and a true friend. In every setting of academic medical center leaders, he was the concert master. He asked the first question, made the first call to a political leader for help, set the standard for excellence and was quick to remind us all of our first priority and sacred responsibility to our patients and their families. What a leader, what´s role model and what an example of a life well lived. Rest in peace friend.
Ginny Clark
May 1, 2024
What a legend and friend.....He never stopped giving back right up to his passing. So many of us have shared his dreams and accomplishments. A man that has left his mark on all and will be missed big time!!! Hugs Ginny
Joia and Joshua Kazam
May 1, 2024
We are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend, Dr. Herbert Pardes.
He was the best of men and we were lucky to know him.
His warmth, his sparkling intelligence and the love he had for Nancy and his family were unparalleled.
Dr. Pardes was a gentle giant and the world is a better place because of him. We will miss him greatly.
Mary mundinger
May 1, 2024
Herb was a giant in the health care system. As a new Dean of nursing I had the wonderful opportunity of working with Herb who always gave support without directing me, guidance when asked for, and presence with those whom I asked for funding . He was brilliant in so many ways, full of energy and humor and everyone wanted to help fund his dreams for the medical center. He was a unique leader.
Steven Sharfstein
May 1, 2024
An amazing leader and fine human being. I will always see grateful for his mentorship and friendship.
Marie Alice Lavache
May 1, 2024
Dr. Pardes may you RIP. My condolences to Dr. Wexler and your entire family. You were truly a amazing human being. You were very personable and you had an impact on everyone that you came in contact with. Thank you for always treating me as an equal and for being a great dancer at the Greenberg dinners. Rest in Paradise.
Ellen Mercer
May 1, 2024
I worked with Dr Pardes for years at the American Psychiatric Association and always found him to be helpful, supportive, and such a pleasure. I am so sorry to hear of his passing....he was an extraordinary person. Ellen Mercer
Karen Hein
May 1, 2024
My heart aches. So so many fond memories of Herb throughout my and Ralph´s lives....so many stories...so many ways he cleared the way for so many....
Nancy Sutton
May 1, 2024
Dr Pardes was a warm and loving friend to myself and my husband Sam.
We will always remember him as a wonderful and deeply caring person.
Dr Pardes
We will love you and miss you always.
William Polf
May 1, 2024
Herb was like a brother, father, mentor, colleague and best friend to me, as well as a generous and caring boss and best man at my wedding. Together, we were a strong and effective partnership for Columbia and New York Presbyterian. A deep and sorrowful loss.
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