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Robert Popkin Obituary

POPKIN--Robert N. M.D., 82, of Manhattan, formerly of Shelter Island and Lake Success, NY, died May 16, 2009 at Lenox Hill Hospital where he had been a Psychiatric Resident over fifty years ago. Survived by his wife, close friend and companion, Betsy (Elizabeth Jackson Popkin), his loved and admired sons, Steven J. Popkin and Eric F. Popkin, his devoted daughters-in-law, Terri (Theresa Dunn Popkin) and Karen (Karen King Popkin), his adored grandchildren Megan, Kelly, Jackson, Matthew and Kayla Popkin. Doctor Popkin graduated from the SUNY College of Medicine Downstate and New York Psychoanalytic Institute and was a member of the New York and American Psychoanalytic Societies. He saw his last patient two days before his final hospitalization. During WW II Doctor Popkin served 21 months in the Pacific on an ammunition supply ship as a Merchant Marine Cadet. Funeral private and limited to immediate family.

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Published by New York Times on May 18, 2009.

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A Halimi

July 5, 2012

With my deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of Dr popkin.He was a great man,with outstanding care for people. He will never be forgotten.

Margaret

June 7, 2009

Betsy,

I send my deepest condolences on your loss. I understand the loss of someone so close and who you love dearly. Hopefully time will ease the pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this time of grief.

Robert Martinez Sr.

May 31, 2009

Ms. Jackson,

Even though we sat at different sides of the table for the past 3 years, we also sat outside and had little "sidebars". I just wanted to say that I have plenty of respect for you and I sincerely send my condolences on your loss. I trust that God and family will help ease the pain. I'll see you soon, I wish you and your family well.

Jay Chudnoff

May 30, 2009

Betsy,
Much time has passed since we all played tennis. When Mady's dad passed away, Bob was very helpful in comforting me. We recently arrived in NY from our home in Arizona and I was informed of Bob's passing. Our most sincere condolences go out to you. He was a wonderful man.
Jay & Mady Chudnoff

May 25, 2009

Betsey,
Andy, Sabrina and I, send you and the family our deepest condolences. After speaking with Bob two months ago, I was touched by his generosity of spirit. He was not well yet, he comforted me. He was a gratious wonderful man. His blue, blue, sparkling eyes will be thought of often. I read a quote from a card that I thought might comfrt you. " hearts remember....long after we've said our goodbyes, our hearts will rmemeber.

Andy, Caryn, & Sabrina

Stephen and Joyce Lam

May 19, 2009

Betsy, Joyce and I offer our sincerest condolences to you and your family on the loss of Bob. I spoke with him a few weeks ago and sadly he had no re-collection of who I was and so I suspected that he wasn't well. I also left a message on the number he gave me for you. In any event we share your saddness on his passing. He was a friend when I was ill, and Joyce and I regreted that we lost touch with you after you moved to the city. Please share our condolences with your sons and their families. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Love,

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