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RICHARD GOTTLIEB Obituary
died January 31st at home in New York, aged 73. Respected psychoanalyst, teacher, writer and avid sheep farmer. Beloved husband of Dr. Josephine Wright, father of David and Nicholas and brother of Elizabeth Geyer. Memorial Service on February 10 at 12 noon at Riverside Chapel, 76th Street and Amsterdam Ave., New York.
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Peter Dunn
January 29, 2024
Just went out with some ex-students from NYPSI last month and they mentioned that Richard was there most important teacher. What a loss. What a great guy. What a mind and what a heart. Can't get him out of my thoughts.
Nathan Szajnberg
January 28, 2023
A fellow U of C. Alum and a fine person.
Peter Dunn
January 29, 2020
I feel Richard's presence so many times each month that I can't fully accept that he is gone. Certainly he is alive in my mind, reassuring and informing me about contemporary matters. I imagine him now very happy that Bernie is doing so well.
Ingrid Avile
February 10, 2018
So so sorry for the loss of a great man and friend. My heart is so broken looking at these reviews and remembering great times. The last time I saw him, he was so happy and alive, its hard to imagine he is no longer with us....much love to Jo, Nicky and David...
Jole Carliner
January 5, 2018
So sorry for your loss. I saw him for many, many years. He was truly my family--or at least a substitute dad. My last visit was after his cancer treatment last spring (?). I didn't know he had died. Very upsetting. He liked to tell me jokes.
Pat de la Parra
January 1, 2018
My long-time doctor. Gone way too soon. Condolences to his family.
July 14, 2017
Too great a loss to us. A fine scholar, critical thinker and writer. A fine and warm colleague. (And a fellow U of Chicago alumnus.)
My thoughts to Jo and his family.
Patsy Turrini
May 1, 2017
Dr. Richard Gottleib reviewed a paper I wrote, "Death of the Loved Spouse a Developmental Psychoanalytic Perspective, in the book Encounters with Loneliness, Only the Lonely(2015).....It was an awesome deep and complicated and complimentary review. That was the first time I knew of him or had contact with him. I thanked him with a million praises. His comments uplifted my spirits; I felt understood and accepted. I wish I had know him earlier and at other times. Today, 5/1/17 I learned of his death...for me he has been alive until today. How strange is life and death. I envy the people who have known him. I hope his family enjoys good memories.
Patsy Turrini, LCSW. Merrick, New York
February 9, 2017
I was terribly sorry to hear of Richard's 'death, My heart goes out to all his family.
Herb Stein
Susan Jaffe
February 9, 2017
I always expected to see Richard, to experience his brightness and warmth. To know him was a gift.
Carl Kleban
February 9, 2017
Richard was a good friend and confidant. I will miss his intellect ,kindness and thoughtful nature, Carl Kleban
February 8, 2017
Listening to Richard was an encounter with a strong, honest, groundbreaking mind. We value our memories of him.
Anna Burton MD
Rob Penzer
February 8, 2017
His intellect, perspicacity, and curiosity inscribed forever in my mind; his kindness, generosity of spirit, and wit, inscribed forever in my heart.
edward nersessian
February 8, 2017
Old friend and colleague and a devoted healer and teacher.
Richard the animal lover
Richard Gottlieb
February 8, 2017
Dr. Richard the analyst
Richard Gottlieb
February 8, 2017
Norm Straker
February 8, 2017
Very sad for all of us who have been inspired, and taught by Richard
Adele Tutter
February 8, 2017
Richard was my teacher, mentor, and friend. I treasured his intellectual generosity and personal warmth. My hear goes out to Jo and their sons.
Peter Dunn
February 8, 2017
Richard was such a remarkable man, really a renaissance man who was excellent at all he attempted and attempting so much. But what I will remember most is his heart of gold. At NYPSI he leaves a gap that will never be filled and he will be long mourned by everyone he touched. Carmella Perri wrote that we have to keep Richard's bright light within us and I am holding on to that thought at this time.
S. Syrstad
February 6, 2017
My thoughts are with the Gottlieb/Wright family. So very sorry for your loss.
February 6, 2017
We remember Richard as a medical student here at the U. of Chicago as a serious student who loved learning. Your lives were entwined in the love of nature,outdoors & profession healing others. We are saddened at our talented cousin`s passing. Seymour & Iris Gottlieb
February 3, 2017
To the Gottlieb Family: My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.
AC
February 3, 2017
May mercy and peace and love be increased to you during your time of grief and sorrow. Jude 2.
Fred Baumgarten
February 3, 2017
Dear Dr. Wright, We are so sorry for your loss. Fred Baumgarten & Family
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