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DONALD GERBER Obituary

GERBER--Donald A., MD., died on March 17, 2023 at age 90. Donald was a Professor Emeritus of Medicine at SUNY Health Sciences University Downstate Medical School where he taught, mentored and carried out research for over 50 years. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and brother. Donald graduated from Stuyvesant High School, Columbia College, and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Above all, he loved to help people. He leaves behind his loving and devoted wife, Marcia Gerber MD, children Susan Gerber MD (Anthony LoSasso PhD), Andrew Gerber MD, PhD (Andrea Gerber PhD), and four adored granddaughters, Abby, Leah, Samantha and Lila, as well as a sister Hazel Schizer. He will be greatly missed.

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Published by New York Times on Mar. 19, 2023.

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Peter Michalos MD

December 24, 2024

Dr Gerber was an amazing , kind, intelligent man and mentor. I was a college stident and volunteered in his lab. He was a great role model! I just found out of his passing.May his memory be eternal!

Owen Peller

September 21, 2024

I was a student at Downstate and he was one of my teachers. He was one of the nicest people I have ever met. He was selfless with his time. They don´t make people like this anymore. I´m afraid. I stayed in touch for a while and then we lost touch. I feel a tremendous sense of loss. Rest in peace Donald.

dennis lafer "P&S"57

March 20, 2023

Will miss you, always kept me up to date on our class news.
Dennis Lafer

Barbara Corcoran

March 19, 2023

Marcia, Susan, Andrew and families. I was so sorry to see the posting on Facebook about Donald´s passing. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss.
Cousin Barbara

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