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Robert Spector Obituary

SPECTOR--Robert Donald. Long Island University mourns the loss of Dr. Robert D. Spector, alumnus, honorary degree recipient, coordinator of the Humanities Division and professor emeritus of English at the Brooklyn Campus, and chairman of the University's George Polk Awards in Journalism. A gifted poet and writer, he was an inspiration to students and colleagues alike for more than 50 years. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends.
Edward Travaglianti,
Chairman, Board of Trustees
David J. Steinberg, President
Gale Stevens Haynes,
Provost, Brooklyn Campus

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Published by New York Times on Feb. 27, 2009.

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MaryAnn Sylvander

March 7, 2009

Bob, as a good friend and special neighbor you will be sorely missed. God bless you.

Love, MaryAnn and Joan

Carol Burgess

March 6, 2009

I am so sorry about Bob. He will be remembered and missed by so very many. God bless to his family.

Rudy Baron

March 1, 2009

I always considered Dr. Spector to be not only a great colleague, but a wonderful and kind friend. I think the world will miss him.

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