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DREYFUS--Joseph C., III, MD, died Saturday, September 26. Loving husband of Susan, father to Marc, Bethany, Elisabeth and William and grandfather of four. Pre-deceased by brothers Eric and Alan. Compassionate physician practicing endocrinology and internal medicine at New York Presbyterian Hospital for 43 years. Services to be held at Griffis Faculty Club, New York Presbyterian Hospital, 525 East 68th Street on Wednesday, September 30th at 7:30pm. Donations may be made in honor of Joseph C. Dreyfus, III, MD, and sent to the attention of Danielle Felman. Fund for Medicine, Department of Medicine, 525 East 68th Street, NY, NY 10021.

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Published by New York Times on Sep. 29, 2015.

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Susan Dreyfus

September 27, 2024

9 years and I still see your face in the clouds and hear your voice in my dreams. Keep watching over me, the kids and the grands. We all continue to need your love, your guidance and your protection. Love and miss you forever.

Beth Dowling

September 25, 2023

8 years, it seems like yesterday and an eternity. I love you forever, and will always be so grateful and proud to be your daughter by choice. You are still guiding me with your profound integrity and generous heart. I hear you in my head at ethical forks in the road. I miss you more than words can express. Hope you are in paradise. You deserve the best of everything. Please look out for all of us. I love you to the moon and back.

Mike Klein

September 23, 2023

Still miss my friend and doctor.

Barbara Rowes

September 23, 2023

He was the greatest physician I have ever had the privilege to be a patient of. Dr. Drefus was so humane and brilliant at diagnosis and healing. I miss him terribly everyday. He gave new life to me after a near tragic acident, and for his knowledge and caring, I will be forever grateful.
Barbara Rowes

Susan Dreyfus

September 27, 2022

Seven years later and I miss you as if it were yesterday. Love forever. Sue

Barbara Rowes

September 23, 2021

When I become down about human nature, I always remembered my doctor, Joseph Dreyfus who is a reminder of how great a human being can be. He was always there for me as a patient, and Imisshim terribly.

Elisabeth Dowling

September 23, 2019

It still hurts, and the hole you left in our family is deep, but I smile hoping you are with your brothers and parents, restored and full of love and joy. Eternally grateful and so proud to be loved by you. Xoxoxo

Susan Dreyfus

October 19, 2015

Forever love.

October 15, 2015

Dear Mrs. Dreyfus,
Dr. Dreyfus was the greatest physician a patient could envision. He saved my life so many times, and I feel blessed to have had him in my life. I would like to do something for you. How do we get in touch with you?
Barbara Rowes

Patrick McCormack

October 3, 2015

Dear Susan and family, I am thankful to meet Joe and work with him.
Patrick McCormack PT

October 2, 2015

Susan to you and your family, may the good memories bring you comfort and time peace. Marg (Cowan-Slamen)

October 1, 2015

My condolences May you not know from any more sorrow.
Debie Greenberg, RHIT (medreview)

Helen and Bob Browne

October 1, 2015

Joe was a gentle and kind man who always made himself available to us, both as a friend and as a physician. We share your sadness of his loss. May he rest in peace.

Maureen Frank

September 30, 2015

My deepest sympathies on this loss My thoughts and prayers are with the family

Joel Gitlin, MD

September 30, 2015

It is so sad when a colleague leaves us, especially one who was so gentle,
kind and professional in dealing with
his patients and peers. I truly feel
a profound sense of loss. My sincere
sympathies extend to his family.

Eileen & Nick Koskosian

September 29, 2015

Our deepest condolences to Susan and the entire family. Joe was a valued friend and physician and he will be sorely missed. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

jennifer lee

September 29, 2015

Joe was a rarity - a kind gentleman. My deepest condolences to you Susan and the children. Loving thoughts and remembrances of things past.

September 29, 2015

Shocked and saddened by the loss of a caring and kind doctor and good friend. May the support of friends and family help you through this difficult time.
Mike Klein

September 29, 2015

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

George and Nelva Bopp

September 29, 2015

Our thoughts are with you Susan and the rest of the family. Joe was one of the class acts and we remember many happy times with him. May the perpetual light of God shine upon him!

September 29, 2015

Jacquline

September 29, 2015

In loving memory of a wonderful husband, father and Dr. may he R.I.P and may prayers, hope in God's promise to finally put an end to sorrow and pain strengthen you to carry on

Jerry and Barbara Davidow

September 29, 2015

We will always remember Dr. Dreyfus with respect and affection. He was an excellent physician, a wonderful husband and father, and a caring friend.

LE

September 29, 2015

May you be encouraged by God's promise of eternal life.

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