Dr. Howard D. Kirshenbaum

Elaine, I am so sorry for the death of your beloved Howie. I just read the obituary now. It has been a long time since Dept. Public Health. I wish you and your family the very best always. Helen

I was extremely sad to hear about the loss of Dr. Howard Kirshenbaum. He was my personal physician, and I liked him very much for his friendship, kindness and concern for my wellbeing. I had a lot in common with him: playing the piano and love of music, and on each visit we would discuss Chopin's music. I send to his family my deepest condolences. Robert Finley

To the Kirshenbaum Family,

Dr Kirshenbaum started treating me back in 1985 when I was 30 yrs old and diagnosed with extreme high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Upon our meeting, he immediately set me at ease with his friendly demeanor. In subsequent appts/tests, his upbeat
personality was always the norm and we would always chat about
family and vacations. I was sad when he became ill and just
now learned about his passing which is stunning considering that
he was always fit and young beyond his years. My sincere sympathies
to his family and he will be missed by so many.

Jim Ciasullo-Dudley MA

I was so saddened to hear of Howie's death. In the early 70's we would sit around the kitchen table in south Minneapolis discussing how we might impart healthy values to adolescents involved in Project Youth with Barb Glaser and other friends.

I will remember you fondly and miss you Howie

Neil Tift
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Dear Elaine, Jennifer and Daniel,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. All of us with last names starting with K got to know each other very well in class and especially during lab and clinical training sessions (practicing to be docs!) at medical school. A wonderful combination of compassion, dedication and humor, Howie also possessed amazing musical talents. I was pleased but not surprised to see he had retained all of these gifts crowned by his love and devotion to you so evident when you all came to our house to celebrate our HMS '74 20th reunion. Some of my fondest memories of medical school and our class revolve around playing in the show band under Howie's able leadership for our 2nd and 4th year shows and having the opportunity to play again with him in our 20th reunion clambake/garage band. Thank you for sharing Howie with us. We'll miss him like crazy!
David and Elaine Koh, Marblehead, MA

I was shocked and deeply saddened to learn of Howard's passing. Although we had not kept in touch in recent years, I remember our years together at MGH about 30 years ago, when we were both starting out together. I remember the days at Charles River Park and working on projects together. He was bright, enthusiastic and kind - very special and my thoughts are with Elaine and the family.

You've been so kind and generous.
I don't know how you kept on giving.
For your kindness I'm in debt to you
For your selflessness, my admiration
And for everything you've done, I want to thank you.
Show my gratitude and
my love and my respect for you
I want to thank you.

To the Kirshenbaum Family,
I was shocked and saddened by the news of Dr. Kirshenbaum's passing. I worked in the SCU at Marlborough Hospital as an RN a long time ago. Dr. K. was fabulous. Brilliant, kind, compassionate, and a true family man. He also had a great sense of humor and was incredibly dedicated to his patients. He was an extraordinary teacher. My prayers are with all of you.
Carleen Walsh Fuiks RN

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Kirshenbaum Family. We just found out about Dr. Kirshenbaum passing. He was a wonderful and compassionate doctor. He was our dad's cardiologist and took such great care of him. He always had time for his patients and their families. He will be truly missed by everyone he cared for as a doctor. To his family, Thank You for sharing your husband and dad with so many patients and their families, we will miss him and always keep his memory in our hearts.
"Thank you, Dr. Kirshenbaum."

Dear Elaine and Family,
We are all incredibly saddened by the loss of Howard. He was the complete package - gentleman, scholar, healer and family man. I appreciate all Howard did for me when I came to Marlborough and everything that he did for our organization, our patients and the community.

I worked with Dr. Kirshenbaum after he joined CRMA. I enjoyed every minute of it. He truly cared about each and every patient and their family members. He was never too busy to answer a question or ask how you were doing. He will truly be missed.

Dear Dan, Jenn, and Elaine,

My deepest, heartfelt sympathy to each of you in the loss of Howie. We shared many patients and they always passed on his positive, compassionate, bedside manner when they spoke of him. Always felt so comfortable referring to him as I knew he had wonderful follow-up. His spirit will always remain with those who he truly cared for.
Linda Hardy, PT

Dear Elaine and Family:

Howie was a wonderful doctor, man, father, and husband. I am so sorry for your loss and I hope with time you will heal and remember all the wonderful times you had together and with your family. Take care. Julie and Gary Widett

I did not know him, but he must have been a wonderful father to have raised someone as special as Dan. My condolences.

Andy Savitz

Dear Elaine, Daniel and Jenn,
Our deepest, heartfelt sympathies to you all for the premature loss of Howie.
Our hope is that your fond memories will give you the strength to deal with this horrible situation.
If there is anything we can do, please call.
With Love,
Honey and Sam

Dear Elaine, Dan and Jenn
I am thankful that I was able to know Howard and work with him. I have missed his constant calm compasionate manner these past 17 months and will always keep his memory close. I truly thank you for sharing him with me.

Dr Kirshenbaum was not only an excellant physician but a wonderful man. He went beyond the call of duty as a physician being one of the most kind and gentle of men. The medical profession lost a great man. His many patients will miss him dearly. To his family I wish them great memories. He spoke dearly of his family and loved them alot.

Rest in peace Dr. Kirshenbaum we will miss you!

The Harris and Lizotte family

The Loss of Dr. Kirshenbaum is huge, My 17 year old had 2 heart attacks caused by a virus. He took the time to sit with us, explain what was going on. He was a very caring compassionate man & you never felt rushed when dealing with him. My heart felt condolences goes out to his family. He truly was a brilliant Doctor & will be greatly missed.

To the Kirshenbaum family. I am so sorry for your loss. He was a funny, professional and loving friend and doctor.I worked with him in the ER years ago and he gave me a stress test a little over a year ago and we laughed so hard about Chevy Chase's movie "Vacation." He will be missed by so many.

Dear Elaine, Daniel and Jennifer,
Your husband and father was one of the finest people I ever worked for 36 hours straight with. He was a shining light as a young man, a pillar of society as a physician and father and for my 94 year old mother -in-law...he was her Cardiologist ! She compared everyone else who saw her to Howie and none ever measured up. He will be sorely missed but fondly held in our hearts forever !
Mo and Linda Tucson, Arizona

To The Kirshenbaums:

I transcribed the stress test results at Marlboro Hospital for Dr. Kirshenbaum. I used to complain to him after chasing him down to decipher his sometimes unintelligible handwriting. He'd say "I don't know why you can't read this" with a smirk on his face.

Now I wish we could all see his handwriting again.

My sincere sympathies to you all. Your husband and Dad was a wonderful man and a very caring physician. The hospital "family" and his patients will miss him dearly.

Dear Elaine and family,
We are truly saddened by Howie's passing. What a wonderful and gentle man he was...and is! We know that God has welcomed a good and faithful servant "HOME" to his eternal reward.
God's peace, Dick and Pearl Martino (Northborough)

Dr. Kirshenbaum was a special person who worked with passion to help his fellow man through his dedication to keep people healthy. His expertise will be missed by all. He had such compassion for his patients, I know that first hand when he helped my father through the years. I extend my sincere sympathies to his family. He will be missed.

Cardoso (Nunes) Families (Hudson,Mass)

What a wonderful man and a truly caring physician. He will be missed greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, and friends at this difficult time.

May 27,2010- I worked for Dr. Kirshenbaum a few times and he was a most pleasant, gentle and caring man. He will truly be missed.

Thank you for all you did for my husband. Personally, thank you for the opportunity to work with such a dedicated and compassionate healer. You always had time for each and every patient, family member you came into contact with.

Sandy & Bern Krafsig, Northborough, Ma

Dr. Kirshenbaum was a wonderful doctor and a great human being. He will be missed by all who knew him and was touched by his great skill and kindness.

May his memory be for a blessing,

Jeff Kichen

Elaine,Daniel and Jennifer,
I worked with Howard in the SCU and Stress Lab. What a wonderful human being he was. We would often chat about our days at MGH. He was one of the true physicians that are so hard to find these days... he will be be missed by so many and my thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Alice Coty-Brookes
Marlborough Hospital

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.