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Leon Kupferstein Obituary

KUPFERSTEIN--Dr. Leon, born September 27, 1944, in Samarkand, to WWII survivors of Stalin's concentration camps. His family immigrated to New York City in 1951. An accomplished psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, he trained at the New York Psychoanalytic Institute and went on to serve as president of the Society. In addition to his intellectual passion for the works of Freud, he was a tennis and music enthusiast, as well as a champion in the fight against Anti-Semitism. He is deeply missed and survived by his wife, daughter, son and sister. Donations may be made to the Kupferstein Memorial Award and Memorial Service on September 27th; 6:30PM at NYPSI 247 E 82nd Street, NYC 10028.

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Published by New York Times from Aug. 29 to Aug. 30, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Leon Kupferstein

13 Entries

Bryan House Sr.

September 13, 2006

My deepest sympathy to your family in this time. Peace be with you all.

Joel Reisman

September 13, 2006

Dear Annette and family,

I was very sad to hear of Leon's passing away.I have very great memories of both of you in our days in Louvain.

All my love, Joel Reisman

Enid Gort

September 4, 2006

Dear Kyla,

I was sad to read about your Dad and want to extend my condolences to you and your family.

Fondly,

Enid

Jakob (Yankel) Litman

September 1, 2006

My heartfelt sympathies to you and your children. I will always cherish and honor my childhood memories of my best friend.

fay savin

September 1, 2006

my thoughts are with you

Lesley Savin

September 1, 2006

Dear Annette, Kyla and David-

You have my deepest sympathies, I am so sorry. I have the fondest memories of our times together.

Kimberlyn Leary

September 1, 2006

My deepest condolences.

Debbie Lennartsson (Hertz)

August 31, 2006

My thoughts go out to you Annette.

Ilona Hertz

August 31, 2006

Thinking of you all, especially you, Annette.

Mitchell Orfuss

August 30, 2006

My thoughts go out to the family, friends, and colleagues of Leon Kupferstein at this very sad time.

Bernard & Francine Sussman

August 30, 2006

To Annette and family.

Francine and I are very sad to hear of Leon's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Cynthia and Ralph Harris

August 30, 2006

Annette, and family,

Both Ralph and I were so very sorry to hear of Leon's untimely death and send you heartfelt love and good wishes at this difficult time.

Michael Friedberg

August 29, 2006

Annette, Kyla, and David,

I was very sad to hear of Leon's passing. My thoughts are with you.

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