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for RICHARD NACHTIGALL
Harriette Newman
February 17, 2025
It seems like yesterday that Dr.
Lila Nachtigall lost her beloved husband. I wish her much joy and peace in the future.
manuela amzallag
February 17, 2025
He was a truly a bright deeply caring warm light in countless ways. I join and extend my heart dearly with his cherished family today and always always. My profound love, gratitude and appreciation lives on strong. All my love to the family.
Susan Glickman
February 17, 2025
We miss him every-time there is a medical dilemma. He was one of a kind who practiced Concierge Medison before it was in vogue. Sending heartfelt condolences from
Ileana Lopez-Rivera
December 17, 2024
My deepest & sincere condolences to Dr. Lila, Dr. Margaret, Dr. Lisa, Hon Ellen and family. He gave me my first job as a medical assisstant and was the foundation of your family. He was a very brillant, kind, caring, and thoughtful man that cross my path. It was a shock to come across his obituary. My deepest sympathy to you all. I lost my dad on December 27th, 2023 so I feel your pain of grief.
Dr Suzanne A Black
October 6, 2024
Dr Nachtigall was my physician as well as the doctor of my parents z"l Lawrence Rachel Black and my sister , Laurie , since the late 1970´s. He was beloved by our family as was his medical practice partner Dr Bert Agus who also served as our family physician alongside w Dr Nachtigall . We adored Dr Nachtigall - always available , always reassuring and calm , brilliant diagnostician, gave my sister my parents and I always excellent medical care, and very gentle and kind. My parents had severe medical challenges and he always knew where to refer them for further specialized treatment. He always took as much time as necessary to speak with us , to learn about our lives, the small details. He was held in great esteem in our lives over the decades. May his memory be a blessing . May his neshama have an aliyah .
Lawrence Richman, M.D.
September 1, 2024
I knew Richard during much of my younger years, as a family friend, and for a brief period of time as a mentor. He provided excellent care to my parents. I realized during my initial surgical training in NYC, that my personality and life style looking into the future would be better served in a medical specialty. With his guidance I pursued neurological training. He was pivotal in guiding me to my future in the West coast. I will always remember Richard for his wisdom, generosity, and quest for perfect knowledge. I much regret his loss. He changed the world for countless people be it patients, students and residents. They in turn will continue to change the world for generations to follow. Lawrence Richman, MD.
manuela amzallag
July 23, 2024
I adored Richard Nachtigall. He was bright passionate gentle consistent kind sharp and so much more. I miss him every day. We spoke about Paris, his favorite city to visit. He would tell me each time about his trips with his wife Laila whom he adored. He was a rock, an anchor in my life and surely was for all who knew him.
Armando Silva
July 14, 2024
Incredible childhood memories of sharing with all of you in Puerto Rico and in the mainland. Always remember him doing handstands. The awesome house you rented in PR. Sorry we disconnected. Best wishes.
Armando D. Silva.
Susan Glickman
April 15, 2024
He was one of a kind in medicine and kindness. He will be sorely missed. Sending heartfelt condolences.
Olga Salizkiy
April 1, 2024
Dear Dr. Lila,
I want to express my heartfelt condolences for what is a monumental loss for you and your family, but especially for you. Dr. Richard was a very special person and a very special doctor, and his absence will be felt by countless many. I will always remember his somewhat mischievous smile and the twinkle in his eye when he referred to you as "the Famous One." Take care of yourself.
Olga Salizkiy
Mark & Laurel Presser
March 12, 2024
Dear Lila and Family,
Words cannot express the profound sadness Laurel and I felt when we belatedly learned of Richard's recent passing. Laurel had been your patient for many years, when, in 2002, I finally decided that I had been neglecting my health long enough and you referred me to Richard.
I was immediately impressed by his immense knowledge and kind, soft-spoken manner. During our first visit, he spent 1 1/2 hours with me, learning about my life, taking a complete medical history and conducting the most thorough physical examination I had ever had in my life. Under his guidance, I began watching my diet and exercising. I lost nearly 100 lbs and have kept most of it off. As a Professor of Medicine he was always in "teacher mode" and was never satisfied to just tell me to do something without explaining in scientific detail, how our bodies functioned and how his recommendations would help.
Even though Laurel wasn't his patient, he was able to make diagnostic determinations about her conditions just from my descriptions of her symptoms, and we know that you consulted with him many times regarding Laurel's bouts with cancer and to whom she should be referred. Your combined efforts are one of the principal reasons she is still alive and doing well today.
Whether it was through the countless number of newly minted physicians to whom he imparted his knowledge, experience and medical expertise, or through the thousands of patients he personally treated during his working career, he clearly left us in a far, far better place. We consider ourselves privileged and honored to have been among the many men and women whose lives were touched by this truly remarkable man.
Mark & Laurel Presser
George Crowder
March 11, 2024
I was shocked to hear of the death of Richard Nachtigall, a vibrant, energetic, seemingly indestructible man. I realize what a profound loss it is to the close-knit family he treasured and who loved him deeply in return. I only had the pleasure of meeting him a few times, but was struck by his warmth, outgoing nature, and penetrating intelligence. As so many have remarked, the kind of doctor every patient would treasure. My heart goes out to his family on the passing of their beloved husband, father, and grandfather.
Louis Imbrogno
March 6, 2024
I worked with Richard for 40 years plus with PepsiCo. He was not only my personal physician but also a good friend who handled me from my hiring to my retirement. We talked about my job my health and my family. a very special person and my thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Peter F. Schnatz, DO
March 3, 2024
Dear Lila and family;
I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Richard. Richard was not only a colleague but had become a good friend through our NAMS family. His loss will be deeply felt by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Richard´s dedication to medicine was unmatched, and his impact on the New York City medical community is immeasurable. His kindness, brilliance, and unwavering commitment to improving the lives of his patients was evident in his actions, his compassion, and his words.
Beyond his professional achievements, Richard was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. His devotion to his family was evident to all who knew him, and his pride in your accomplishments, Lila, was palpable. He was truly a remarkable individual, and his legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched and mentored.
Please accept my deepest condolences during this difficult time. I hope you will find comfort in the cherished memories you shared with Richard and in the knowledge that his remarkable contributions to medicine will continue to inspire future generations. Please let me know if I can do anything to be of help.
Sincerely; Peter F. Schnatz, DO
Lisa B Eisenbud
March 3, 2024
Dear Nachtigall Family,
We want express our love to you as three generations who have been compassionately cared for through your research and health practice. The warmth, dedication, and innovation that we have experienced is clearly a shared value shared by your beloved husband, dad, grandfather. Our deepest sympathy.
The Eisenbud Family
Jack Berger, MD
March 1, 2024
Dr. Richard Nachtigall was my first attending when I started my internship at NYU-Bellevue. Then he provided me with the opportunity to work alongside him at the PepsiCo Medical Office in Purchase, NY. For the next twenty five years he was my mentor and inspiration and guiding force as I built my own practice, modeling on his dedication to helping others.
I will miss his wisdom, endless fund of knowledge, incredible clinical skills, and the many conversations we had. His dedication to his family, friends, patients and colleagues was without measure. May his memory be a blessing.
Harriette Newman
February 29, 2024
from Harriette Newman to Dr. Lila Nachtigall.
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved
husband. You were as equally brilliant and caring as he was, and I treasured my appointments with you.
I hope that you and your family are well.
Arnold and Caroline Roth
February 26, 2024
Arnold and Caroline Roth send deepest condolences.
One of the first questions he asked when one visited him was about one´s family. Such an important thing to know about a patient .
His care for both of us will never be forgotten.
Mark Tashjian
February 26, 2024
One thing was very clear every time I saw Richard: he adored his family, and he was adored by his family. That's a good way to be. My condolences to the family on this huge loss, and my congratulations to Richard on a life very well lived.
Mark Tashjian
Alice and Leona Lamberson
February 26, 2024
To Dr. Lila Nachtigall,
We send our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your husband. Please convey our condolences to your children and grandchildren.
Alice and Leona Lamberson
Alyssa Brill
February 26, 2024
Dr. Lila and family,
I was saddened to hear of Richard´s passing and want to send my condolences to all off you.
I was fortunate to get to know him on my annual rides to the office which were always filled with interesting stories and good humor. His achievements never were overshadowed by his humble demeanor.
Thinking of you all at this time.
Steve Reinemund
February 25, 2024
Dr. Richard was a vital member of the PepsiCo family for decades. His unique ability to be both personally and professionally involved in our lives and the lives of our children and extended families gave us confidence that whatever our medical need, he would provide us with the most reassuring remedy. His own healthy lifestyle inspired us all to live a healthier life. Whether it was a phone call from across the globe or a visit to the PepsiCo clinic he was always available to meet our needs. He is a legend in the PepsiCo family and if we had a Hall of Fame he would be a charter member.
R. Koch
February 25, 2024
The world has lost a beautiful and kind man. Sending love to this amazing family.
EDie F Minkoff
February 25, 2024
Losing Richard Nachtigal is a huge huge loss for anybody that knew him. After using him for many years, and then moving to Florida, he was always my go to person to confirm anything that I questioned. He was the most wonderful and caring doctor that you could possibly find. There was really nobody like him. I will surely miss him.
Dr. Jim Stanley
February 25, 2024
Many executives at PepsiCo owe their commitment to fitness to Dr. Nachtigall who didn´t just perform annual physicals to us but encouraged us to be our best physically, and stay focused on our health while working in a demanding corporate environment - he was a personal advocate for each of us and hopefully we are passing on some of his wisdom to our kids and grandchildren. He was a great man!!
Mike White
February 24, 2024
Dr. Richard took amazing care of us as our doctor at PepsiCo. He was a giant in the medical community and will be missed. Thankyou for all you did for me Dr. Richard. May you rest in peace. Mike White
Harold Holzer
February 24, 2024
Dear Lila and Margaret, Lisa, and Ellen: You know how I feel about Richard and his kindness, empathy, calm, patience, tenderness and healing power. He was a miraculous combination of talent and compassion. And as the obituary made clear, always had time for his extended family of complainers, kvetches, and really sick people to call or clog his overtaxed office to seek his counsel and cure. I´ll never forget seeing vaguely related spouses of aunts and uncles fainting in the waiting room so they could get to the head of the line to see him! Of course you know he saved my life-twice-and that whatever future my family and I have enjoyed since would not have occurred had he not had the diagnostic genius and loving concern to recognize emergencies and deal with them brilliantly. So thank you Richard for the blessing you were to everyone. We will never feel as secure again as when you were a mere phone call away to listen to our concerns and solve our health riddles. I´m so glad now that when I met you at the initial seder or Thanksgiving to which Lila brought you nearly 70 years ago, I was the first to say to this funny, brilliant, gentle he-man who could lift me above his head with one hand: "when are you two getting married." Love and miss you.
Karin Hoenig
February 24, 2024
Having had the extraordinary good luck of teaching all six of Dr. Nachtigall's "New York" grandchildren, what stands out to me was his participation on "Grandparent's Day" at school. His loving relationship with each one of these children was apparent, as was his understanding of the role of teachers. He made me feel valued and appreciated. We laughed, joked and felt like old friends. As sad as I am for his passing, I am happy to see SO much of him in his children and grandchildren.
With much love, Karin Hoenig
Karen Goodell
February 23, 2024
To Lila, Margaret, Lisa, Ellen, and your beautiful family -- I send my most sincere condolences. It was a wonderful day, nearly twenty-five years ago, when I first met Margaret and Anthony and realized Julia, Greg, and Andrew were in the same classes as our three daughters. Since then, I developed a close friendship with Margaret and a deep admiration for her special relationship with her parents, sisters, and extended family. Richard and Lila demonstrated what a loving partnership can be with a family-first approach, all while pursuing extraordinary careers, volunteer commitments, and a dedication to health and fitness. Over the years, my family and I have learned how this way of life, filled with kindness and compassion, has become the norm for their daughters, sons-in-law, and grandchildren. Many of our friends are convinced that together the family not only knows everyone in New York City but has had a positive impact on their lives.
I hope your precious memories comfort you during this difficult time and you know that Richard will live on in each of you and the many lives he touched.
With love and prayers,
Karen, and the Goodell family
Barbara Hannah Grufferman
February 23, 2024
Dear Nachtigall Family,
It is with great sorrow and a heavy heart that I extend my deepest condolences to you during this profoundly difficult time. Having been close friends with Margaret, Richard's daughter, for nearly three decades, I feel a deep sense of loss and sympathy for your family.
Our friendship began when our daughters were just starting nursery school, and it was immediately apparent how deeply rooted the values of family and togetherness were in your lives. Richard clearly instilled these qualities in each of you, creating a legacy of love and support that is truly admirable.
I fondly recall the countless times I saw members of your family, especially Richard and Lila, in the audience at ice skating competitions at Chelsea Piers, proudly cheering on Julia. His unwavering support and dedication as a grandfather were inspiring. He never missed a chance to be there for his family, celebrating every achievement and offering comfort during challenges. As Margaret said to me the other day, "My dad always showed up."
Through my conversations with Margaret, it was always evident how much she valued Richard's wisdom and guidance. His thoughtful advice and caring nature extended beyond his immediate family, touching the lives of everyone he encountered through his many years as a highly regarded and beloved physician. I know his absence will leave a profound void in many lives.
Richard's passing has undoubtedly dimmed the light of the world, but his spirit and the values he cherished live on through each of you. I have no doubt that he would want his beloved wife Lila, his remarkable daughters, their spouses, and his grandchildren to continue thriving, spreading kindness, and making positive impacts in the world.
In sharing your sorrow, I am also celebrating Richard's extraordinary life and the indelible mark he has left on all who knew him. May his memory be a blessing and a source of strength and comfort to you in the days ahead.
With heartfelt sympathy and much love,
Barbara Hannah Grufferman and Family
Jane Grimes
February 23, 2024
So very sad for me to hear of Dr. Richard´s passing. I have 43 yrs of wonderful memories of our times at PepsiCo. We were one big happy fsmily! Nurse Jane
Amy (Lieberman) Dasch
February 23, 2024
Dear Lila and Family,
I could not be sorrier for your loss. My life, and that of my family, always had the constancy of Richard and Lila for generations. When it mattered, Richard and Lila would show up to so many of our families´ milestones. We shared joys, tears and lots of lobsters. My youngest son was born on Richard's 60th birthday which continued the tradition of our families´ intertwined birthdays. One of the things that I will miss most about Richard is his intense willingness to listen and be interested in my job in genetic disease drug development that always drew me into his world of patients and their families, a respite the commercial side of therapeutics.
On more than one occasion, Richard was the voice of calm and reason between our family members and their physicians. He could do this with such exquisite respect and care that he was readily accepted into the fold of many care teams that did not know him here in Boston. This brought immeasurable comfort, especially to my late parents who had a ~70 year friendship with the Nachtigalls. To my parents, Richard was an effortless paradox of being both a super-human physician and deeply human friend.
I will miss you Richard, your smile, your bright eyes and profound curiosity that I know will live on in your cherished children and grandchildren.
With much love and gratitude,
Amy (Lieberman) Dasch
Doctor Stanley Taub
February 23, 2024
My deepest sympathy and condolences to Dr.Lila Nachtigal, Margaret. Lisa and Ellen, his daughters and their entire family for the loss of this great man who enriched the lives of so many as a physician and man of great intelligence, wisdom and compassion, He was a patriarch to his family That was his greatest personal achievement, nourishing a family with 9 grand children. Once or twice a year he would take the entire family on trips to an exotic Caribbean Island where they could run and play on the beaches,. Richard was a gymnast and possessed of great physical strength to the extent he could lift twice his body weight over his head and do 30 chin ups with one arm. We took a trip to Italy and France together after graduating from NYU heights. This was before Medical school and where ever the opportunity to arm wrestle with local strong men presented, Richard would take on the challenge and won every time We traveled through europe together with Richard walking on his hands in strength performances and me with paints and an easel sketching like a parisian artist along the banks of the Sienne. These are memories we had that are indelible and shaped our destinies
On our return tp the States aboard the Arosa Kulm Richard met the love of his life Lila.
and they camped out on the deck of the ship where they planned their future together.
They went to the same Medical school and over the many years achieved greatness in their respective medical specialties, To me Richard was my older brother that I never had, always there to counsel me and take care of my overall health.issues. In my early 40's due to high anxiety I began to suffer from Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation which I was always assured by Richard would break and return to normal sinus rhythm, He was correct in every instance and there were many A fibs I experienced over 50 years and Richard was always here for me and brilliant in managing my health. I am 92 and with the loss of Richard Nachtigall so too is my brother, friend and reassurer, my source of strength during hard times that I will have to endure alone. Good bye Rich, I will love you forever.
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