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LAWRENCE GARDNER Obituary
Associate Professor of Medicine and Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology at NYU Langone, on March 27, age 52. Beloved by his family, friends, colleagues and patients. Survived by his adored daughter Evie, who meant the world to him. He was predeceased by his wonderful, much loved wife, Katie Sanders, who died in January. Graduate of Brown University, Yale School of Medicine. Lawrence was a fellow at Johns Hopkins University and the head of the Heme- Onc Fellowship at NYU. Memorial service at B'nai Jeshurun today, 10:30am. Shiva to follow. Donations may be made to the Dr. Lawrence B. Gardner Memorial Fellowship Fund at NYU Langone Health, Office of Development, 1 Park Avenue, 5th Floor, NY, NY 10016, attn: Marci Brenholz.
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Marc Braunstein
April 14, 2024
Dr. Gardner was my fellowship Program Director. He was one of the most caring and brilliant hematologist I have ever met. His presence will always be missed. My best to his enduring family. Rest in peace Lawrence, I hope my former fellows and I are making you proud.
Julia Meyer
December 20, 2018
It is with great sadness I only learned of Lawrence's passing today. I was lucky enough to train in the lab next to his and always appreciated his guidance or thoughts on the experiments we were working on. I will always think of him with fond memories and a smile.
Anne del Castillo
October 30, 2018
I only just learned of Dr. Gardner's passing today. I only met him once for a consultation and he was very kind and thoughtful in reviewing my case. We traded parenting stories. He clearly adored his family. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing and that he was preceded by his wife. Such a terrible loss at such a young age. My thoughts are with their family and especially with their daughter.
Jinhua Wang
August 16, 2018
Lawrence was a great person! I worked with him for a couple of years in NYU. I will remember forever his kindness, generosity and friendship with me. I am in tears..
Michael Powell
August 7, 2018
I lived in the same building (a vertical block association) and babysat for Lawrence, so my memories go back a long way. He was a sweet inquisitive kid, and great fun. I did not know him in his professional and rich family life, but none of the wonderful comments and memories here surprise me. He was a special kid, a special man, and from a special family. My love to Jackie, Sarah and Tom
Georgina Melendez
April 23, 2018
I worked with Dr. Gardner for several years as his Medical Assistant on Fridays during his time at The NYU Ambulatory Center. He was kind, funny and a delight to work for. I will never forget him!
Jennifer Hardy
April 17, 2018
Dr. Gardner was one of the kindest and most thoughtful people I had the pleasure of working for at NYU. His passing is a terrible loss and he will be missed.
Rochelle Anixt Gold
April 12, 2018
I do not know either Katie or Lawrence but I do not PS 166, 44 and Bronx Science where I attended x3 and B'nai Jesherun where I grew up. To know these experiences were his life brings me comfort at this time. May his life continue to serve as a blessing for Evie guide us to live as he lived.
John Schulz
April 6, 2018
There is less light in the world with Lawrence's passing. His kindness, generosity and sense of humor were unsurpassed. He was a phenomenal man.
Aleta Gunsul
April 6, 2018
I worked with Lawrence in the Department of Medicine at NYUSOM for 9 years. He was a such a kind and compassionate person. He will be missed.
Leenus Martin
April 2, 2018
I spent 7 years in his lab as posdoc. He was my mentor, great scientist and wonderfull human being. It couldnt still digest the sad news yet.
Claire Gaudiani
March 31, 2018
Lawrence was my doctor for almost a decade. His expertise saved my life several times, but his spirit and generosity gave a healing force to our lives each visit. My family and I felt he was part of our being. His love for Evie and Katie were passions we related to. He lives on with each of us, unique and brave, funny and encouraging. Thank you forever, Lawrence!!!
Gyneth Sick
March 30, 2018
Even before last Tuesday, I missed my good friend Lawrence. We lived oceans apart, but he was one of the first people I called every time I landed in NYC. Alone and with the wonderful Katie and Evie he visited me in Rome, where he learned his crucial bit of Italian: grazie, ma sono impegnato.
I will forever be grateful to B'nai Jeshurun for making it possible to participate in Lawrence's memorial service, via live streaming.
Smitha Krishnamurthi
March 29, 2018
Lawrence was one of the smartest, funniest, and kindest people I've known. He gave me my own hard-cover "The Catcher in the Rye," because he was appalled I had never read it. His friendship sustained me through our rigorous medical training. It was a blessing to have known him.
Irma Sanchez
March 29, 2018
I met Lawrence shortly after we moved to New York from
Massachusetts. For quite a few years, we had a dinner date
on December 24th at a Chinese restaurant- something that
is a tradition for some New Yorkers. He was a very kind man
and gave me the only set of baseball cards that I own.
I am glad to have known him.
Adam Miller
March 29, 2018
I remember Lawrence fondly from our friendship while attending PS 166, IS 44 and Bronx Science. It was comforting for me to hear today via livestream a little about his life since then, and some of the wonderful friendships and professional impact he has had on this world. He will be missed. May he and Katie's names be a blessing.
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