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ABRAHAM BAUMEL Obituary

BAUMEL--Abraham. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and cousin, Abraham Baumel died on January 16th, age 88. A consummate educator for 44 years, he taught several future Nobel Prize winners, MacArthur geniuses, actors, professors, a Secretary of State, a White House Counsel and countless brilliant and good people when he was teaching at Junior High School 52X, Morris High School and The Bronx High School of Science, Chair of the Physics Department at Stuyvesant High, Principal of New Dorp High School and lastly Principal of Stuyvesant High School 1983-94. He guided the plans for the new Stuyvesant building, moving the school from E. 15th St. to Battery Park City. He was an energetically intellectual person, ever curious and ever learning. A kind, loving and decent man who took care of all he met, Abe was adored by generations of students. A great conversationalist and off-the-cuff speechmaker, he was deeply attached to his extended family and his former students. He was devoted to synagogue life, serving as president of his congregation, Community Center of Israel. He is mourned by his wife of sixty-two years, Betty; his children Judith and Philip, Ellis and Thuy, Sara and Eric; his grandchildren, Samuel, Aaron, Analena, Matthew, Daniel, William and Julia; his sister in law, Thelma; and scores of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral on Monday, January 19 at Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale. Details on funeral and shiva and contributions to the Stuyvesant Abraham Baumel Memorial Fund at www.plazajewishcommunitychapel.org/

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Published by New York Times on Jan. 19, 2015.

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for ABRAHAM BAUMEL

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18 Entries

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MARC NEWELL

August 13, 2018

I was His student in 1959 -1961 at Bronx science. He was the Best science.teacher or professor in all my school years ... he exited me. In addition I also had Professor Phillip Baumel, Abe's brother, at CCNY.

Alvin Knott

April 28, 2016

My belated condolences to the Baumel family. I was a student of Mr. Baumel's at the Bronx HS of Science for two years from 1965-1967. I remember him fondly for his wonderful enthusiasm and encouragement, and for his great sense of humor. It was a blessing to have known him. I wish the best for his family.

MIchael Kozaczek

July 26, 2015

I was a student of his at Stuyvesant HS. It was in 1975. He inspired me to become a physicist. I owe him. Blessed memory.

Jeremy Hellman

January 22, 2015

Baumel Family:

I saw the notice in the NYTimes with mention that Mr. Baumel taught physics at the Bronx HS of Science. I mentioned this to my father, Charles Hellman, who also taught physics at Science, from the school's opening through the mid-80s. He told me that he remembered Mr. Baumel fondly from their time teaching at Science together. My father is now approaching 105 years old and is in reasonably good health. From the text of the notice and the other comments in this book I can see that Mr. Baumel was a wonderful person.

Jeremy Hellman
[email protected]

January 22, 2015

Dear Betty: We are so saddened by your loss. Abe was our principal and mentor. He was an educator whose decisions were based on what was best to help the students aspire and achieve. We adored him as a friend with whom we could converse on the widest range of topics. He was brilliant, kind, compassionate and a consumate gentleman.
Our deepest sympathy to you and your beautiful family.
Bob & Naomi Lonergan

roz bierig

January 21, 2015

Hamakom y'nainhaim b'toch shaar aveili tzion v'yerushalayim...May you be comforted amongst the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.. Abe was my mentor and good friend at Stuyvesant HS. He was a true Mensh and I will never forget him. Betty may your wonderful memories sustain you at this time....Roz Bierig

January 21, 2015

My sincere condolences to the family during this time of grief. Isaiah 33 : 24.

January 20, 2015

Dear Mrs. Baumel & Family,
I cannot tell you how deeply saddened I am that Abe has gone home. However, I am also happy because I know there is another angel watching over us now. I say angel because that is what he was here on earth. I loved him and I grieve with you all.
Earnestine Lannigan

Donna Stephan

January 20, 2015

Mr Baumel. I can only smile as I recall the caring, kind, witty, intelligent man that allowed us to completely take over his office each and every day. You were a rare combination of intellect, compassion, dedication and joy. Very much the same words you wrote in my yearbook. I read them often these days. I will miss knowing that you are part of this world but I know you are now making the next world a better place. Rest in peace my dear teacher and friend

mel kramsky

January 20, 2015

mel kramsky

January 20, 2015

Mr. Baumel was a very intelligent man who was always learning new words and prided himself in his learning a new word everyday. Besides being so educated he was a true mensch. He helped me so much in getting into New Dorp. Bless him.

Donna Stephan

January 20, 2015

Mr Baumel. I can't find the words to explain how much you have always meant to be. You were part of my life for only three years at Stuyvesant but you will always have a place in my heart Thank you for sharing your life with all of us. You are one of a kind and I am blessed to have known you. I wish I could see that sweet smile in the physics office just one more time Rest in peace dear sweet Mr Baumel.

Elaine Goldstein

January 20, 2015

Dear Betty and Family,
My condolences for your loss

Alan Stolpen

January 19, 2015

My condolences to the Baumel family. His passing is a great loss to all of us. As a student at Stuyvesant (class of 1976) I came to know him through the Westinghouse competition. More than anyone else, Mr. Baumel embodied the intellect, passion and spirit of Stuyvesant.

Catherine DeLoughry

January 19, 2015

With deepest condolences to the Baumel family and many thanks for sharing your husband and father with us. I remember Mr. Baumel during my New Dorp years - it was tough being a new principal in a nearly bankrupt city. But he kept the students first and kept us moving forward. Thanks, Mr. Baumel.

Steve Zemmelman

January 19, 2015

I remember Mr. Baumel fondly from my days at Stuyvesant (class of 72). He was a mensch.

Sharon Hyman

January 19, 2015

May you rest in peace. I offered my deepest sympathies to the Baumel family.

Al Tarendash

January 19, 2015

Abe - a consummate educator and a wonderful person. I'll miss you.

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