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Virginia & Robert Barnes
February 5, 2023
Always on our mind, you are gone, but never forgotten.
December 3, 2015
thank you to you and your family for taking such good care of my mom katharina the flower lady as she is known and extra thanks for watching over my dad during these hard times
Robert & Ginnie Barnes
February 9, 2015
It's five years, and you are missed as if you left us yesterday. You will always be in our hearts and minds. May you rest in peace. Life is definitely not the same around here without you.
Suzanne Lessard
April 16, 2014
It was always a please knowing both Richard and Gail.
They were wonderful people who I will always remember.
Robert & Virginia Barnes
February 9, 2013
What can we say, three years today. Not a day goes by that you are not thought of. We will always cherish your wisdom and your wit. You have embedded such memories deep in our minds. We miss you. Love Bob & Ginnie
Villa Tarka Estates
June 14, 2011
Dear Sir Richard Siegal
Happy Father's Day. You are always in our hearts.
Paul Weber
June 14, 2011
Dear Richard,
Happy Fathers Day. Always in my fondest thoughts.
Ginnie & Bob Barnes
June 11, 2011
Dear Richard,
Happy Father's Day to you. You may be gone but will never be forgotten. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Miss you so much. Everywhere you ever went, will just not be the same.
The University of Virginia
January 20, 2011
SIEGAL--Richard D. The University of Virginia School of Law mourns the loss of Richard Siegal, a beloved graduate of the Law School and a champion of its ambitions. Richard made our students a priority of his life and charity. With Gail, he opened the Law School's doors to talented young men and women who shared his devotion to excellence and the public good. Richard was a senior member of the Law School's Campaign Executive Committee and a trusted friend of the institution and its leadership. We will cherish Richard for his enormous spirit and great heart, and we extend our deepest sympathies to Gail and their family.
Palace Exploration and Bistate Oil Management Corp.
January 20, 2011
SIEGAL--Richard D. The employees of Palace Exploration Company and Bistate Oil Management Corp. deeply mourn the untimely passing of Richard D. Siegal, our founder, mentor and friend. We were privileged to have known and worked with a man of such extraordinary intelligence, vision, generosity and integrity. We will cherish our memories of his many acts of kindness. Our deepest sympathy to his beloved wife, Gail, and to Michael, Bippy, Arlo, Jody and their families.
The Mitchell Family
January 20, 2011
SIEGAL--Richard. His great light brought magic to every corner of the world.
American Friends of Shalva
January 20, 2011
SIEGAL--Richard. The Board of Directors, and staff of American Friends of Shalva are deeply saddened by the passing of Richard Siegal, a distinguished leader in the Jewish community. A wise, courtly, and generous man, Richard was deeply admired for his extraordinary leadership in business and philanthropy. Our heartfelt condolences to wife Gail, children Michael, Bippy, and Arlo. May the entire family be comforted among all mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Chestler Family
January 20, 2011
SIEGAL--Richard. Dear Gail and family, we are so deeply saddened at the loss of our dear Richard. He was a rock of strength, the smartest man we knew and an extraordinary generous friend. We will miss our wonderful and special fun times together. Your creative cooking was amazing and delicious. He loved his family more than anything and was always so proud of all of you. He lived each and every day for his beautiful "Gaily." We will all have happy and exciting memories of him. As Richard often said "Thanks Pal," so we thank you for being our dear friend, rest in peace. Till we meet again!!! Love, Rita, Herb & Family
Candace Family
January 20, 2011
SIEGAL--Richard. My prayers are with the Siegal family. Richard was the best husband, the best father, the best grandfather and the best friend a person could have. He always would have a strong presence as well as a strong heart. He will deeply be missed. Richard may you rest in peace. We will look for your star in the sky. With all our hearts, Missy, Brian, Dean & Candace
Fresh Meadow Country Club
January 20, 2011
SIEGAL--Richard. It is with profound sorrow that the Officers, Board of Governors, members and staff of Fresh Meadow Country Club mourn the loss of our former member, Richard Siegal. The Siegals had been members for 26 years. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to his wife, Gail, his children, grandchildren and sister. Roger Blumencranz, President Victor Linell, Secretary
The Hampton Synagogue
January 20, 2011
SIEGAL--Richard. The Hampton Synagogue mourns the passing of the beloved father of our dedicated benefactor, Bippy Siegal. To Bippy, Jackie, and to the entire family our heartfelt sympathy. Rabbi Marc Schneier Morris Tuchman - President Martin Berman - Chairman Seymour Siegel - Treasurer
Breast Cancer Research Foundation
January 20, 2011
SIEGAL--Richard. The Breast Cancer Research Foundation mourns the passing of Richard Siegal, who, along with his wonderful wife Gail, was our dear friend and generous benefactor. Our deepest sympathies to Gail and Bippy, Michael, Arlo, Jody and their families on their sad loss. Evelyn H. Lauder, Founder and Chairman Myra Biblowit, President Larry Norton, MD, Scientific Director
Sheldon & Susan Brody
January 20, 2011
SIEGAL--Richard. Dear Bippy and the Siegal family, my heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. Your father was an extraordinary man who is the epitome of a father, grandfather and husband. He will be missed by all who knew him. Love, Sheldon & Susan Brody
NY-Presbyterian Hospital
January 20, 2011
SIEGAL--Richard. We are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend, benefactor and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Trustee Richard Siegal. He and his beloved wife, Gail, for whom he would do anything, are longstanding and generous supporters of patient care and medical research. They are particularly committed to advancing treatments for breast cancer and vision disorders and recently are providing important support for our program to address heart disease at our Vivian and Seymour Milstein Family Heart Center. Richard was the most caring man and used his knowledge and skills to support patients and their families. Munificent and kind with an abiding love for his family, he will be greatly missed. We offer our heartfelt condolences to Gail, their children, grandchildren and all their friends and family. John Mack Chairman Board of Trustees Frank A. Bennack, Jr. Charlotte M. Ford Peter A. Georgescu Jerry I. Speyer Vice Chairmen Board of Trustees Herbert Pardes, M.D. President and CEO NY-Presbyterian Hospital
WIZO USA
January 20, 2011
SIEGAL--Richard. WIZO USA mourns the loss of Richard Siegal and extends deepest sympathies to his wife Gail, his children and grandchildren.
Richard D Siegal Family
January 20, 2011
SIEGAL--Richard D. The family of Richard D. Siegal would like to thank the hundreds of people who donated blood and platelets to the Sloan Kettering Blood Bank in Richard's name. His doctors, Dr. Steven Nimer, Dr. Larry Norton, Dr. Scott Hammer, Dr. Shike, Dr. Chawla, Dr. Glickman, Dr. Huang, the staff at ADH and all the people on the 4th and 12th floors who Richard adored, as well as the nurses and physicians from the ICU, who were compassionate caregivers and worked in concert with the family to make Richard comfortable, can never know the level of gratitude the family feels. We also extend our profound thanks to the hundreds of people who came to honor Richard at both the funeral and during our traditional period of mourning. All of this is truly testimony to the expansive and generous life he led and the tremendous number of people whose lives he touched. For those wishing to honor Richard's extraordinary life, donations can be made to MSKCC-Research Dr. Steven Nimer and sent to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Office of Development, 633 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10017; Att: Ann McSweeny
Cookie and Buzzy Hoffner
January 20, 2011
SIEGAL--Richard D. Dear Gail, This is a day I will never forget. It is a day when you lost the most loving and adoring husband anyone ever had. Of course Michael, Bippy, and Arlo have suffered a similar loss much too early. I, for one, am so saddened, because I too have lost someone who I loved, respected and enjoyed being his friend. For years we have had a close relationship, and even when we didn't see each other for a while, we maintained strong feelings for each other. I knew that I could always rely on Richard and I think he knew that I would always be there for him. I thought of him as indestructible. His strong personality was coupled with great intellect and an unusually good sense of humor. He was a caring, feeling and humane person, which is a rare combination. There are so many good qualities that I think about. I guess his devotion to his family and friends stands out most. I only hope that you and the children can use these wonderful memories to sustain you. This is a loss that leaves a great void in so many lives. All of our love and grief at this time, Cookie and Buzzy Hoffner
Siegal Family
January 19, 2011
Richard D. Siegal of Atlantic Beach died Tuesday, Feb. 9, of leukemia, surrounded by his family.
Siegal built one of the most prolific oil and gas exploration companies in the United States. Along the way, his entrepreneurial aptitudes and humanitarian attitudes helped him create everything from a local restaurant (Guido’s of Cedarhurst in the 1980s) to a research lab in Israel for cures and treatment of eye disease.
Mr. Siegal and his wife of 47 years, Gail, were benefactors of the Evelyn K. Lauder Breast Center at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He was also an appointee to the Citizens Financial Accountability Oversight Committee of California’s new stem cell agency, served on the Board of Trustees of New York-Presbyterian Hospital, and endowed numerous chairs, including the Gail S. and Richard D. Siegal University of Virginia Professorship in Ophthalmology. Other beneficiaries of his generosity and determination included the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, cardiac research at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, the Campaign Executive Committee of the University of Virginia, the Women’s International Zionist Organization, Hadassah, as well as countless scholarships for individuals and families.
The son of Dr. Manheim and Helen Siegal who predeceased him, Richard received both undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Virginia after graduating from Midwood High School.
Rabbi Mark Goldman, former spiritual leader of Temple Sinai of Long Island in Lawrence, conducted his funeral service held at Boulevard Riverside Memorial Chapel in Hewlett. While family members each recounted stories that underscored the “larger than life” fortitude and moral fiber of the man, Rabbi Goodman referred to him as “a shooting star, a comet, whose indelible mark on the universe has created a new light in the sky.” His son Michael recounted how his father would travel huge distances to assemble the ingredients for the perfect sandwich, build it, then give it to someone else to eat and enjoy, saying, “That’s what Rick did. He made it and then he gave it away.”
Richard's children, grandchildren and sister who spoke at the funeral talked about how, to him, nothing was more important than his family. “They were the heart and soul of his entire existence and the standard by which intra-family relationships will be measured for years to come,” said his son-in-law, Dean Leavitt.
Richard is survived by his wife, Gail, children, Michael and Rev, Bippy and Jackie, Arlo, Jody and Dean Leavitt; grandchildren Samantha, Nicki, Gabriela, Daniela, Zackary, Ava, and Anya and sister Alice Rubenfeld.
Timothy Smith
February 18, 2010
Dear Gail and family,
Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for your loss; a loss that will affect the hearts and lives of so many fortunate enough to have known and loved Richard, as I most certainly did.
I only hope that you find solice in the fact that you meant the world to him in every way.
I will always cherish the memory of these recent years and the time we shared together, the friendship we developed, and the many laughs that followed, and I only hope that in my own small way, I was able to bring him some joy as well.
Richard enriched my life in every way, and for that, I will always be thankful and most certainly blessed.
With Love.
FILIPPO
February 17, 2010
CIAO GAIL,GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF SORRY ,WE ARE CLOSE TO YOU WITH OUR BEST FEELINGS .
FILIPPO AND MICHELA
February 17, 2010
A SWEET KISS FOR GAIL AND ALL THE NICE FAMILY FROM ALL THE FRIENDS OF CAPRI !!
Patty Watson
February 14, 2010
Our thoughts are with everyone at Palace and the Siegal family.
Patty and Rusty Watson
February 13, 2010
To the Siegal family,with deepest condolences may you find comfort in Jesus words at John5:28,29 where he says,"ALL THOSE IN THE GRAVE WILL HEAR HIS VOICE AND COME OUT...." The Butler Family
Stanley Chang
February 12, 2010
Dear Gail
Richard was truly a person who made a difference for others through his sincere concern and generosity. What a great man who was all heart. My deepest sympathies to you and family during these difficult times.
All Crew
February 12, 2010
M'am Gail and Family,
Deepest Sympathy from Villa Tarka Family.....
Julie Gelfand
February 11, 2010
Gail and Family,
We are devastated by your loss and send deep wells of respect and love to the entire Siegal clan. Julie and Darryl Gelfand
Caitlin Nitz
February 11, 2010
Mr. Siegal's kindness and generosity has touched the lives of my family in countless ways. I am so grateful to him and offer his family my deepest sympathy.
Marla Coleman
February 11, 2010
"To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die." (Clyde Campbell) Richard's larger-than-life heart will continue to nourish the Siegal family whose lives each go forward with a part of him within them. Each of us whose lives he has touched has built a virtual and eternal monument to "Rick City."
With everlasting love,
Marla, George, Ross, Jordan, Jessica
Michael Margolis
February 11, 2010
Dear Michael and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Michael Margolis
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