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Dan Socolov
September 7, 2025
hey my brother. I still miss you and think of you all the time.
love,
dan socolov
Maria Paulino-Honrado (Mabel Paulino)
September 8, 2024
Dr. Cantor celebrating your life, your love and commitment to the Brain Injury population, your compassion and kindness. THANK YOU.
Forever grateful your patient,
maria
p.s.- I still believe in the Dr. Joshua Cantor Brain Injury Identification Card Justice Project.
Roseann Ippolito
September 6, 2024
My memories of Dr. Joshua Cantor are still vivid today. I was one of his patients. Dr. Joshua Cantor was very dedicated to all his patients including me. It was wonderful just speaking to him - he was filled with such joy & positivity. He was a terrific human being.
Roseann
January 9, 2024
Dr. Cantor was a very kind doctor who helped me some.time ago. It was an honor to know him on a medical & personal level. Condolences to family.
David Cantor
September 11, 2023
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this guestbook for the last ten years! We remember Joshua this year, and every day, with love and gratitude.
David
Dianna
September 9, 2023
Miss this guy and grieve for Chris, Lucy, and Max. I also hate all the milestones he has not been here for, but I know in my heart his influence, as short lived as it was, has helped shaped their lives forever.
Hillary Ellner
September 7, 2023
Thinking of the Cantor family. Thank you, David, for keeping this book active. Sending hugs and love to all who miss Joshua.
Dan Socolov
September 7, 2023
hey josh,
I was listening to the third n*e*r*d album the other day, and I thought about how you'd given me their first two albums and how generous and influential that was. I'd love to ask you about this third one (and so many other things, still).
The start of the school year is always a cruel reminder of an important life cut short. I will always think about you and your family at this time.
love,
dan
Maria Paulino
September 6, 2023
Dr. Cantor, I am so grateful for your last visit- Wednesday, March 1st., 2023.
Your PrEssence was so healing. Such a gift.
Another 9/9, that day when You left that body named Joshua Cantor, my beloved doctor. Thank you for your kindness, understanding and compassion. Your patient, Maria
Dan Socolov
September 9, 2022
Thank you David. Such a beautiful soul, such a loss. I think of him and his family with love.
Maria Paulino
September 9, 2022
Dr. Cantor you are always present in our lives, in our hearts. Thank you, beloved doctor, for all you did for our brain injured population. With gratitude, your patient, Maria P
David Cantor
September 8, 2022
Thank you Dan Socolov for your sweet note.
We too are thinking of Joshua today, with the anniversary of his passing coming up tomorrow. Nine years. My daughters Leah and Naomi are in France tonight with their grandparents Allen and Anne, lighting a candle for him. Holding him, and Christina, Lucy and Max in our hearts with love.
Dan Socolov
September 6, 2022
This is always a sad day. Thinking about how much you are missing and how much you are missed, my dearest friend. I can still see your gentle smile. Sending you and all your family and friends love.
David Cantor
September 9, 2021
Eight years on, and these little ones have grown up and are thriving. They, and Christina, have done you proud. Thinking of you with love.
Maria/Mabel Paulino
September 8, 2021
Tomorrow, September 9th is the anniversary of your transition to another dimension. And yet you have never left. We started the musical tribute today. Listening to all those we enjoyed together.
Beings like you shine in the eternally eternal.
p.s. - The Dr. Joshua Cantor Brain Injury Identification Card Project will be a reality...patience...
Your patient - Maria/Mabel P.
Dan Socolov
September 6, 2021
You were taken from us way too soon brother. How do you replace a best friend? You don't. There will always be a door slightly open, something slightly amiss for me. Every 5th song on my ipod is one you turned me onto, and when that song comes on, whether it's Hank Williams or Django Rheinhardt or Roaring Lion, I think of your earnest mischievous punim. I remember how excited your were when I said I loved Joni Mitchell too. Like maybe you found another weird, sensitive dude like yourself. I miss meeting up with you to hang with the families, hear music, share laughs, food, pints. I can't fathom all the great things you would have done in your life, with your beautiful family and selfishly I think of how many more memories you and I would have had with more time. I know how proud you'd be of Chris, Lucy, and Max. Your friend forever.
Dan Socolov
Dianna Lynn Hunsinger
September 6, 2021
Not a family event goes by that we don't wish for your presence. This year how excited and proud you would have been with Lucy's graduation and starting her college life at USC. You were an amazing dad and your short time with her, however, gave her the courage to meet her achievements thus far. Miss you so much but Christina, Lucy, and Max carry on your legacy in their every day life's.
David Cantor
September 11, 2020
Thinking of you with love and a smile.
David
Maria Paulino
September 9, 2020
Dr. Cantor, today as always remembering you with gratitude.
Your patient, Maria P.
Dan Socolov
September 6, 2019
Josh, I still think of you often. So many things I'd like to talk to you about, to confide in you. When I think of it, I try to be thoughtful and patient like you were. I think about the last time we hung out in Prospect Park, while the kids played and our wives talked--we laid on the grass, looking up at the blue sky, talking about how perfect an album Ziggy Stardust was. I miss you, my treasured friend.
Debra Giladi
September 1, 2018
Five years have past, like yesterday is still here and I miss your support and your warm smile so much. Thinking of you today, and every single day since you departed and keeping you in my soul, thoughts and daily prayers and missing you so much
The world lost the most unique selfless compassionate kind genius of a man, father, husband and doctor the day you passed. You gave me my life and existence back again after my major accident. You were the only one who never gave up helping me and my children in this difficult times and believing in me and my ability to bounce back and become stronger than I ever was. My every day existence is your gift to me and your patients . Your dedication to your profession went beyond human understanding and your love to your family was deeper than life itself. I can write all day and point out your great attributes, but, Dear Dr Cantor, you helped me journey from a very dark place to the light and beyond. You were my angel on earth in need send by G-d to show me the way back from the darkness to the light. My children are very thankful as well. I do know for sure, being the unique soul that you are, that you are the angel above busy watching over your amazing children and beautiful wife every moment and protecting them
Forever grateful. You were my rock
Your patient Debra
Dan Socolov
September 12, 2017
I think of you a lot, particularly when I hear some Hank Williams or Django that you turned me on to. I miss you, brother.
David Tucker
September 10, 2017
Thinking of you today....and every day, Josh.
You have been missed and will continue to be.
David, Betsy and all the Tuckers.
September 9, 2017
Thinking of you today Josh with much love.
David
Tom Marr-Johnson
April 19, 2017
I'm so sad I lost touch Joshua. We had demented fun in the Marais all those years ago in the haunted apartment, drinking kosher wine till our lips were black and keeping the neighbors awake with all the shouting and fighting and laughter. I wish I'd got back in touch with you when there was still time. I think of you often and I wish I'd had a chance to meet your family. It sounds like you really fulfilled your potential!
Tom
George Landau
September 10, 2016
Although the last time that I physically saw Joshua, was at his Bar Mitzva, in Geneva, Switzerland, I was proud to know of his accomplishments.
I have always been grateful to Joshua for the fact that as a full fledged professional he was willing to suggest a treatment plan for my son who had a head injury while still in college that proved to have other negative consequences.
It is such a terrible tragedy not only for the family but for so many others that Joshua was taken away at the peak of his youth thus denying him,his parents,brothers, his wife and children, friends and patients what he had to offer-which he did in such style, humor and grace!
George Landau, Tiburon, California
David
September 10, 2016
Three years yesterday, Josh. You would have turned 50 last month. What a party that would have been! And time continues for the rest of us. Your children are thriving. Their mother is awesome. Your friends and family have been there for them. The fabric you wove has held strong. If you could see them all, you would be so proud! We love you.
Maria Paulino
September 9, 2016
Dr. Cantor, remembering you with gratitude.
Thank you for everything.
Your patient, Maria
Kate James
March 10, 2016
Joshua was an exceptional friend with whom many wonderful and funny moments were spent during our university years in London, Paris and Russia. His warmth, sparkling wit, love of and curiosity about life, kind and generous nature have stayed with me throughout the years. Finding out about his death was such a shock and all my - albeit very belated - sympathy and thoughts go to Chris, Lucy and Max as well as his brothers.
Amanda Waggott
December 30, 2015
I have just discovered that Joshua has died. I met him in Oxford when he was at a college called greenes. He was my best friend while I was there and dared me to become a vegetarian which I still am today. I lost touch with him but have never forgotten him he was a great friend.
Dianna
September 9, 2015
My heart continues to be heavy since you left us. You are so missed by all of us. You were the best.
Amy
September 9, 2015
Thinking about my dear friend and missing you.
Joshua Cantor PRESENTE SIEMPRE!!
Maria P.
September 8, 2015
Dr. Cantor you cannot be forgotten.
You live in the Eternal Now of our lives, the lives you touched and forever were impacted with your kindness without expectation, your understanding, compassion and laughter.
You are a real spirit force!
Eternally Eternal beloved Being of Light-Dr.Joshua Cantor
David Cantor
September 8, 2015
Thinking of you tonight, dear Joshua, with love, awe, humour and gratitude. Two years. We miss you so much!
Liz York
February 19, 2015
I was at the BIRC center, in the STEP program, while Dr. Cantor was there. He was a wonderful man, and I'm sorry that he is no longer with us. He honored his patients, was very kind and interested in what they had to say. He was optimistic and he passed that optimism on to others. He was a marvelous combination of levity and intelligence. I'm happy I knew Dr. Joshua Cantor.
Maria P.
October 16, 2014
My dear doctor and Teacher- holding you in the light of eternal love,with my heart full of gratitude for you and all the goodness you have spread in my life and so many others...
You are always present in the cells of people like me who were nourished back to life by your compassion, care and wisdom.
Joshua Cantor- ETERNAL
September 26, 2014
Dear Joshua,
The seasons pass and time marches on, yet I remember your warmth, kindness and brilliance as if it were yesterday. I will never forget you and all the gifts you bestowed on the world.
--Ilene.
September 23, 2014
Dan Socolov
September 23, 2014
Homes,
A very sad anniversary. I think about you all the time.
About the half the songs on my ipod came from you, so I'm often brought back to our fun times together--the serious laughs, the deep connection over popular culture, politics, beer. Yet I often find myself wondering what you thought of certain things, things we never discussed and I feel a deep sadness. Ultimately I come back to your smile, your special gentleness, your curiosity and that helps me.
With deep love,
Dan Socolov
September 10, 2014
Josh,
You will continue to be missed by the whole Tucker family.
We miss you much...
David et famille
MM
September 9, 2014
Dr. Cantor, impossible to forget you.
Your deep understanding, kindness and acceptance of us and our loss self is missed every day.
David Cantor
September 9, 2014
Thinking of you tonight, sweet brother.
January 14, 2014
And so it is
a new year Joshua
and you are missed
so poignantly.
Your laughter
your soulful piles
your quick intelligence
and so much more.
Your spirit so present
your absence irreconcilable.
We find comfort
in the love you generated
and hope that
your family and friends
find solace
in the knowledge of it
Jonathan Rich
November 18, 2013
I knew Josh when he was at school. He was funny and lively. He didn't take life too seriously. My thoughts are with his family and friends.
Chris Sturiano
November 11, 2013
Josh was an exceptional human being who taught me the true sense of the word humility. A renaissance man of epic proportions, he met each day head on with enthusiasm, optimism and the hope of learning something new. The world is shy one of the truly good guys.
Mary Jarrett
October 16, 2013
I want to offer my most sincere condolences to Joshua's family. To say he was genuine is a huge understatement. He was the best! For 13 years I have depended on his help, his knowledge and he honestly was so brilliant and gifted he got to know me better than I knew myself. He helped me through so many previous losses and taught me how to handle life. To his family I am so sorry, he spoke of his love for you often. Lucy, keep up the softball (my daughter plays so he told me) and max he said you were growing up fast. Again I am so sorry for your loss. Remember all the great times.
Mary Jarrett
Ilene Wilets
October 14, 2013
I was privileged to know Joshua through his work with the Mount Sinai School of Medicine Institutional Review Board (IRB). His brilliance, dedication, charm and warmth was a gift to us all. Dear Joshua, you are forever in our hearts.
October 14, 2013
Josh, We think of you every day, and miss you so much! We always loved our times with you and Christina and Lucy and Max whenever David came into town. Your humor, your brilliance, your smile and your kindness will always be in our hearts and minds. What a great friend and what a guy! Love to Chris, Lucy and Max!
Dan Socolov
October 8, 2013
My dear friend
My heart is broken
I'll miss your gentle charm
Your love for your family
Your impeccable taste in music and food
You live in my heart
I will keep your memory alive in many ways
I will try to be more like you
October 7, 2013
Stefanie P
October 7, 2013
Josh was willing to sing 'Born to Run' in its entirety with me at a bar after only one beer. He also could be counted on for intelligent, insightful and creative conversation about what we were studying in our graduate school classes or our clinical work. Most of all, he had the uncommon quality of being truly kind. He had such a rare combination of qualities - fun, easygoing, intellectually curious, smart, giving, funny, unpretentious, and more. My heart goes out to his family and friends. He will be remembered and missed.
My dad and me
Lucy Cantor
October 6, 2013
Joshua Cantor was my father.I loved him and cared for him and wished he was here today.He loved and cared for me as well as my little brother Max and my mom Chris and wouldn't stop till he got us what we wanted! He changed my life and many others.I just want to say I love you daddy and you'll always be in my heart!
David/Betsy Tucker
September 29, 2013
Losing you, Josh, was losing nothing less than a very loved member of our family. You were simply the best and will be remembered with warmth, love and deepest regrets by all of us. It is difficult to believe or accept that we have lost you forever. David/Betsy
Kim Shumate
September 24, 2013
Joshua, your intelligence was only surpassed by your kindness. It was an honor and a privilege to have known you and to have worked with you. I will treasure the knowledge you have imparted. My deepest sympathy to your family.
September 24, 2013
My heart is broken along with my sweet daughter's and grandchildren. We all miss you, Joshua. You were the best!
Dianna
Bob & Janie Faletti
September 18, 2013
As a parent I have no favorites. But as a father-in-law, Joshua was my favorite. He absolutely loved Christina, Lucy and Max. His ability to listen, to teach and to lead was the best. I miss him.
September 17, 2013
Joshua was so very important to Tina, and thus to me. He truly changed our lives for the better. To his family, I am sorry for your loss.
Mike Shorr
Peter Washburn
September 16, 2013
A warm and kind spirit. My family's most heartfelt sympathies.
Fofi Constantinidou
September 16, 2013
Dear Josh,
It has been an honor knowing you. Thank you for all you have done for rehabilitation. Also, thanks for your contributions to my student's dissertation here in Cyprus. You will be missed by all of us. My deepest sympathy to your family and loved ones.
Annette Groenfeldt
September 15, 2013
What a loss of a marvelous soul! He was always willing to be loving to people: I opened an old cookbook today, and out fell a little handwritten , colorful card with his name on it - from when you all came over to Dave and my house for dinner one evening, to reconnect. It has been raining for 3 days straight here in New Mexico, as if the skies were crying with all of us. My heart goes out to you all , dear Cantor family!
September 14, 2013
We were so sad to hear this news about Josh. Although we haven't been in touch with Josh or his family for many years, we have fond memories of his huge smile and his happy funny charm. We send our loving thoughts to the Cantor family and to Josh's friends and family. David, Dorothy and Hillary Ellner
Colin Magee
September 14, 2013
We are all deeply saddened by this news - shocking. Remembering Josh and the times we had will always be treasured because he was such a lovely bloke. We will miss him greatly, and our hearts go out to Chris, Lucy, Max and his family.
Jackie DeGroat
September 14, 2013
The world is a darker place without Joshua Cantor in it. He was my good friend for 15 years and I will always miss him.
Richard Harris
September 14, 2013
Josh was a kind, charming, entertaining, mischievous and delightful friend at school, and the intervening years didn't seem to have changed him one bit. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends, he will be sorely missed by everyone
David McDonald
September 13, 2013
To my dear friend of many years, Joshua's brother David, and all Joshua's family, immediate and extended, my deepest sympathy.
Eliette Markhbein
September 13, 2013
Joshua was the most genuine and graceful person I have met in my entire life. His laughter will be sorely missed by the world.
Leah Farrell-Carnahan
September 13, 2013
I had begun to work with Joshua over the last few years through the TBI Model Systems Study. I am an early career researcher and he was much more established. I remember seeing him give a talk, jointly with Marie- Christine Ouellet, in DC. I was taken by his brilliance, scientific integrity, humor, and genuine concern for people with TBI. I went to talk with him after the talk and he was very kind and engaging. He was so excited about his research that it was contagious. He was someone I started to follow as an TBI/sleep research mentor of sorts and was fortunate to work with him on several projects. In fact, we had just met by conference call last Friday to discuss a review paper. He was a great leader. We intend to finish the paper and publish it. We would not have been able to do this without him. He was a great person and will be missed by people like me who worked with him here and there and by those who had more contact with him. My heart breaks for his wife and children who I hope can find some comfort in knowing how well-respected and liked Joshua was.
Marie-Christine Ouellet
September 13, 2013
Dear Joshua,
Collaborating with you was simply an honor. You were so generous, hardworking, insightful, and such a brilliant communicator, both in your prolific writing and absolutely great talks. Your patients, colleagues and students were incredibly lucky to profit from your amazing talent, empathy and charisma.
As I can only imagine, time has stopped for your wife and children. If your loss is just incomprehensible, I hope that, eventually, the intense pain that fills their heart will transform into a sense of completeness, of serenity, because everything you gave them and all that you are will always be with them, helping them to live their lives to the fullest.
Cette fois, Joshua, un ouragan t'a bel et bien emporté, et nous laisse le coeur en mille miettes. Sois en paix. Et puisqu'il le faut, je te dis Adieu.
toby m
September 13, 2013
Nice guy at school. Sort of knew he'd go far and bring others with him. It is sad he has gone. Welll done Josh for what you fitted in to your valuable life.
Andrew Nichols
September 12, 2013
I am so very sorry to hear of Joshua's passing and send my deepest condolences to his wife and children. I was blessed to learn from Joshua at Mount Sinai and be a small part of the incredible legacy he leaves behind.
Amy Colley
September 12, 2013
One of the greatest people I have known on the planet. I am praying for Chris, Lucy and Max.
Rhiannon Allen
September 12, 2013
I was deeply saddened to hear of Joshua's death, but I shall always cherish memories of Joshua as a curious student, as a loving husband to Chris, and as an adoring father to his young children.
George Landau
September 12, 2013
I am absolutely shattered and devastated to learn about Joshua's tragic death.
I don't know what to do to share in your grief other than to I prey for Joshua and all of your family during the upcoming Yom Kippur Services.
In the meantime please accept my ongoing and most sincere condolences.
George Landau
M. Joseph
September 12, 2013
My condolences to all who knew Mr. Cantor. May you draw close to the hearer of prayer during this difficult time. Psalm 65:2
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