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Dr. Michael David Nathan
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He was born and raised in Paterson, New Jersey, before settling in Allendale, New Jersey and finally retiring to Simpsonville, South Carolina. After a career as a Pediatrician and Allergy Specialist in Paterson and Passaic, New Jersey for 46 years retiring in 2016.
Beloved husband of Denise Michele (D'Atri) Nathan of Simpsonville, South Carolina; he is survived by and is the loving father of Aubrey Michele Nathan, Justin Anthony Nathan and his wife, Amy Krangle Nathan, and Ashley Marie Nathan; dear brother of Margot Lynn Auslander and her husband, Michael Edward Auslander; and grandfather of Maxwell Ace Nathan and Ryan Jack Nathan.
Michael was an amazing husband, father, brother, uncle and grandfather. He loved to play golf, explore new restaurants, and travel the world. He was' a life-long Yankees and Ohio State Buckeyes fan and an avid fantasy baseball and football player.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make a donation in his name to the American Cancer Society.
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Maria Gomez
June 4, 2025
My condolences to the family, he was an amazing Doctor whom cared (hard to find) all of my children including myself rendered his services. Many blessings to the family. He will be missed.
Genevia Crayton
June 4, 2025
My condolences to you and your family during these difficult times. He was a great doctor to my son.
Paula Young
June 4, 2025
Sincere condolences on the loss of the great Dr. Nathan. He was a good doctor, one who always cared about his patients. May he rest in Peace! The Young family.
Delores Shiver
April 23, 2025
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Nathan. He was an outstanding pediatrician who cared for two generations of my family with kindness and expertise.
Dr. Nathan will always have a special place in the heart of my family.
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Sharonda Shiver
April 23, 2025
I don´t even know where to begin... Dr. Nathan was truly one of a kind! He was my pediatrician and my children´s pediatrician as well. Super knowledgeable, very kind, extremely caring, and so helpful!! He will truly be missed. My condolences to both his family and friends, may God continue to comfort you in your time of grief. I will keep you all uplifted in my thoughts and prayers. Dr. Nathan, the impact you´ve made, will live on forever!
Maribel Quinones
April 18, 2025
My condolences to the family may he rest in paradise
Dani Acosta
April 18, 2025
Thank you, Dr. Michael Nathan, for everything you did for me during my childhood and especially for helping me through my Crohn´s diagnosis. Your kindness, patience, and dedication made a lasting impact on my life. I´ll never forget your compassion and care. You truly made a difference in my life, and I´ll carry that with me forever. Rest peacefully-you will always be remembered with love and gratitude.
-D.A
Effen Mann( Pinnick)
April 18, 2025
To my family childhood doctor. The greatest pediatric doctor ever . Rest in power! God bless your family. The for all you service to the hood. You will never be forgotten.
Veronica Chaplin
April 14, 2025
Wow the best pediatric my kids went to I wlked passed the office & seen his pic I was Rip Dr Nathan u gonna be missed dearly
Angel Balmer
April 12, 2025
My condolences to The Nathan Family
Rest Well Doctor Nathan
Quentin V.Smith
April 12, 2025
Hi, My name is Quentin Smith. I was a patient of this dear man, my friend, my Dr.Nathan. The man the literally saved my life. In the 1970´s I was born with a rare blood disorder called Agammaglobulinanemia. At the time no one could find out what was wrong with my with a constant Pneumonia. Dr.Nathan worked tirelessly to research and found a Hematologist that was breaking ground in research in pediatric blood disorders (Dr.Olesky) Together I was diagnosed and until this day I´m being treated. But if it wasn´t for his persistence I wouldn´nt have been able to watch my children grow up and actually living to see my own grandchildren born. All because of this dear man, I´ve actually lived beyond my wildest dreams. So as wipe away my tears I´d like to send my deepest condolences to his wife, his children and loved ones that made Dr.Nathans life a dream.
With Love & Respect,
Quentin V.Smith
Kearah
April 11, 2025
He was my pediatrician growing up and I took my kids to him as well..patients of his for about 35 years. Condolences to his family, Rest well Dr. Nathan!
Brogdon Lemmons
April 11, 2025
Dr.Nathan was the Best he was my children's Dr since 1987 till he retired RIP Dr.Nathan
Britt Walton
April 10, 2025
This was my childhood doctor, the best doctor ever. The Walton family give our deepest condolences
Douglas Nixon
April 9, 2025
Wow I can't believe it my condolences go out to his family. Dr. Nathan was the truth the best dr I know my heart is heavy with sadness may he rest in peace
Tianna
April 9, 2025
My condolences to his family. Literally the best doctor I ever had ! Rest in peace
Anastasia Bryant
April 9, 2025
Sending my condolences, he was my favorite pediatrician when I was younger, this is so sad. May he rest in peace.
Erika P
April 9, 2025
My pediatrician from when I was a very young child. I still remembered him. Rest peacefully Dr. Nathan.
Kyndall S
April 9, 2025
Best doctor ever, may you rest in peace
Debbie Tillman
April 9, 2025
Dr. Nathan was my children´s pediatrician. He was so good to them and made sure you understood what was going on with your children. Dr. Nathan was an exceptional doctor and an even better person who made Paterson PROUD! THANK YOU DR. NATHAN! JOB WELL DONE! REST IN PARADISE! Debbie Tillman, John Tillman Jr., and Cierra Tillman
A. Tillman
April 9, 2025
Sending my DEEPEST condolences to his family. I am deeply saddened by this loss...He was my Dr. since I was born, then became my children´s Dr. Pretty much everyone I know who grew up in Passaic or Paterson saw him. A long line of love and respect is what I have for him. There was NOBODY better than him. Even as a young adult he still saw me as a patient. Never not in great spirits. One of the best pediatricians ever to do it! Sending thoughts and prayers!
Lisa Campbell
April 9, 2025
The best pediatrician. He took great care of my children.
Stephanie Simmons
April 9, 2025
My heartfelt condolences to the family of Dr. Nathan. He was the pediatrician to my 4 children and to 3 of my grandchildren. He was dearly missed when he retired and left Paterson New Jersey. May Heaven be his final retirement place!
Latoya Klein
April 9, 2025
My condolences to his family. Dr Nathan was my doctor my children doctor and grandkids doctor. Am amazing caring and brilliant doctor that always took our concerns seriously. He was missed when he retired and he will always be missed. SIP Dr. Nathan
Annette Rivera
April 9, 2025
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family. To my favorite Dr. of all time and I'm in my 50s. Dr. Nathan was the best. I stayed with him as a child until I was 19 and when I became pregnant he said you need to see a OBGYN. I was scared to see another Dr. but he said I can't see you now. I had my son and of course he was his Dr. until adulthood. Then 10 years later I had 2 babies back to back and he was their Dr. as well. All 3 of my kids loved him. I could not ever trust another Dr. with my kids and they stayed with Dr. Nathan until he retired. Rest in peace Dr. Nathan. You will be missed by many. Thank you for being a great Dr to my sister's and I and of course my babies.
Sherma Bennett
April 9, 2025
Rip in peace....Dr Nathan were my kids pediatrician, always made me comfortable as a parent.
Nysheka Nathan
April 9, 2025
Dr. Nathan was me and my sister`s pediatrician. My sister was born 1983. I was born 1984. He was a wonderful pediatrician. You will be missed Dr. Nathan. Thanks for servicing Paterson New Jersey with Care from your patient who shares your last name as well the Nathan´s
Anna Mann
April 9, 2025
Dr.Nathan you was the best pediatrician in Passaic and Paterson you took great care of my children from birth until adult My condolences to the family May You Continue To R.I.P
Janet Laureano
April 9, 2025
Dr. Nathan was my children´s 1st pediatrician. I remember when he would come into the room and my daughter would automatically start crying. Dr. Nathan would say to my daughter "Oh stop your faking." He discovered my daughter was born with a hip dislocation. Because of him she walks with no limp! He will truly be missed. Thank you for everything!!
Olivia Ham
April 7, 2025
Dr Nathan you was a very very good doctor I was so sad and so hurt when you left you took care of my daughter when she was a little girl now she's 32 he took care of my grandchildren such a wonderful doctor God bless you in heaven and I know you just love my macaroni and cheese and my collard greens and my fried chicken that I used to cook for you and bring it to the office my condolence to your family stay strong he's in heaven you will see him again God is with you
Marie Jarka
April 7, 2025
Dear Denise, Aubrey, Justin, Ashley, and all the family - I am so sad about Michael's passing. He was a sensitive, caring man with a big, loving heart. From the moment my husband John and I met Denise and Michael, we established an instant and forever bond and friendship. I am missing him already. May his memory be a blessing.
Marie Jarka and family
April 6, 2025
So many years, so many wonderful memories
Michael was a sensitive, caring man with a big, loving heart.
The moment John and I met Denise and Michael, it was an instant and forever bond and friendship.
Denise, Aubrey, Justin, Ashley -
My heart is breaking for all of you. I'm keeping you close in my thoughts and in my heart.
Claribel Camacho
April 6, 2025
He was a really good doctor for my kids. My condolences to the family and friends!!
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