Ernst R. Jaffe M.D.

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Ernst Jaffe Obituary

JAFFE - Ernst R., MD, DHL, age 83, Distinguished University Professor Emeritus of Medicine and Senior Associate Dean Emeritus of Albert Einstein College of Medicine passed away on February 16th. He is remembered with deep affection by his devoted wife, Jane, of 57 years, his daughter, Dr. Stephanie Green, and her husband, Dr. Stephen Green, and his son, Richard Jaffe, and his wife, Gerry, and his four grandchildren Andrew and Christopher Green and Courtland and Caroline Jaffe. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, a long time resident of Tenafly, NJ, and, more recently, a resident of Port Washington, NY. Alma maters included Francis W. Parker School and the University of Chicago as an undergraduate and medical student. He was an intern and resident at Columbia University Presbyterian Hospital in New York. At Albert Einstein College of Medicine, his career as a hematologist was established. He was active in many academic societies and served as a member of the Board of the American Red Cross. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Ernst R. Jaffe Scholarship Fund, Office of Institutional Advancement, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1300 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, New York 10461.

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Published by Newsday on Feb. 20, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Ernst Jaffe

11 Entries

Winslow and Elizabeth Fox

March 10, 2008

Dear Jane - Elizabeth and I had been so much looking forward to seeing you two in Chicago in June. You would be brave to still come, but that would give us a chance to give you the hugs we wish we could have done sooner.
Ernie was close to me in the Med. School. I admired his wisdom, and his learning, even as we both were learning about the things to which we later gave the best years of our lives. He was an usher at our wedding, when Elizbeth and I were married in Rockefeller Memorial Chapel Nov.3, 1945.
We will miss him.

Jack Brunkhorst

February 29, 2008

Ernie was my oldest and dearest friend. We met in September,1933when, as eight year olds, we entered fourth grade at Francis Parker School on the north side of Chicago.I was new there and Ernie sort of took me under his wing and eased my transition.We were together through grammar school but we split for high school and came together again the University of Chicago in the Summer of 1942. After one year the war intervened and separated us for three years. We reconnected in 1946 and then Etnie graduated and went east to complete his medical education I pursued a career as an accountant in the Chicago suburbs. Ernie stayed on the East Coast, married Jane(I was the bet man) and settled it the house in Tenafly. But we stayed in touch and in 1968 my company relocatd me in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. We got together often in the forty years we were in New Jersey.Our friendship lasted over seventy-five years and that is why I will sorely miss Ernie.

Anthony Tavill

February 26, 2008

Anne and I are deeply saddened to read of Ernie's death. We have such fond memories of our friendship with him and Jane during those two wonderful years at Einstein 1966-68. He was such a kind, gentle colleague and mentor, and I was so privileged as a young research fellow to share space near his office and laboratory. We were a real family on the 6th floor of Ullmann and it is so sad to realize how many are not still with us. However, the memories are profound and joyful and I will be forever grateful for them. We extend our deepest sympathy to Jane and all her family and wish them every comfort at this sad time,
Tony and Anne Tavill

Gene Gottfried

February 25, 2008

Dear Jane,

We were shocked and saddened to learn that Ernie had died. He was not only my mentor and fellow hematologist, but also a dear family friend for over 50 years. He will be missed. Phyllis and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Frank Bunn

February 21, 2008

Ernie Jaffe was a mentor and valued colleague. I entered the field of hematology in large part because of his example as a productive and innovative clinical scientist. When I was a resident at New York Hospital, Ernie provided expert guidance in the treatment of a patient of mine with toxic methemoglobinemia. About four years later he gave me counsel and encouragement during my fellowship at Albert Einstein. His daughter Stephanie was one of our first baby sitters. He proved to be a very wise and effective dean at Einstein, an outstanding editor and and one of the guiding spirits of the American Socienty of Hematology. Visiting with Ernie and Jane was always one of the highlights of the annual ASH meeting. We will greatly miss him.

Ted Pomeroy

February 20, 2008

Just want to express what a blessing it was to know and love Ernie. All of us remember how so many special times included him and Jane, especially our mother who always felt so loved by them.

The Pomeroys

Barbara Pomeroy Murphy

February 20, 2008

The Dr.(& his wife) was a wonderful and faithful friend to my parents for close to 60 years. He was there as a friend & consultant when my father took ill and was hospitalized. He and his wife comforted my mother through this difficult time. He was and will remain a truly great friend, husband, and grandfather. We know that he rests in peace but with ever-lasting life hereafter. Love & Peace to his family.

Barbara Strassberg

February 19, 2008

Dear Stephanie,

I just read the Times obituary. I am so sorry for your loss. To you and and your family, I send my deepest sympathies.

Fondly,
Barbara
(Barbara E. Strassberg, MD)

Dr. Bryan & Karen Davies

February 19, 2008

To:
The family of Dr Ernst R Jaffe
Our deepest sympathy to Jayne and Family...
Our prayers are with you all.
He will always live in your heart forever. He will be missed by all.
and was loved by all. Your family will always be in our hearts and prayers. And Ernst will always be in are hearts and prayers.

Dr Bryan & Karen Davies

February 19, 2008

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.

David Badman

February 19, 2008

I am deeply saddened by Ernie's passing. I have known him since 1975, as a grantee of mine at the National Institutes of Health, and subsequently as a close friend and colleague. He was a rare individual, kindly, wise, and deeply committed to the welfare of others and of medical science. I will miss him greatly. My thoughts are with Jane and his family.

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