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for ROGER GRANET
Milo Bederman
Yesterday
We love you Pop Pop. Thank you for shaping me into the person I am today. You always made my day better when i was feeling sad. I will never forget all the fun times we had together. I love you>
Peter Harris
September 16, 2025
Roger was my camp counselor in 1968 at Camp Scatico. He was a great counselor, always cool and calm; everyone loved him. Now 57 years later I am beginning my cancer journey at Sloan Kettering, I so wish he was here.
Hal Kaufman
August 5, 2025
No better man ever drove to the basket... or walked this earth.
Sharon Sutter
June 19, 2025
I have put off writing this because I haven´t wanted to accept the reality that Roger is no longer here. Roger hired me 20 years ago when I was a new Psychologist. I was in awe of him from the moment we met, and I remember feeling shocked that he wanted this inexperienced young woman to work with him. I felt like an "imposter" but over the course of our work together he helped me believe in myself and trust my abilities. He was brilliant in every way: intellectually, emotionally, interpersonally, creatively and athletically. He was dedicated to everything and everyone in his life. He was a supreme clinician, a generous colleague, an empathic friend, and a dedicated family man. I was so incredibly blessed to call him my "boss," but he was so much more than that. I got the pleasure to witness first hand the compassion he gave to everyone who walked in that office door and I am so blessed to have had the best model of how to work. I miss him deeply, and always will, but take great comfort that he will forever be a part of me in the work that I do. Rest in peace my dear friend. Sharon
Diane Kaufman, MD
April 25, 2025
I only learned of Roger´s passing today. I´d called his office to let him know that his oh so very generous gift to the "Cry of the Heart" Poetry Contest at New Jersey Medical School back in 2012 had not ever been forgotten. I wanted him to know "Cry of the Heart" was being reborn at Brown University with the event to be held on April 28th. In my opening comments I was going to thank Roger for his poetic inspiration and compassion and now even more so. My sincere condolences to all his loved ones. May his memory be a blessing.
Nancy S. Gorrell
April 7, 2025
I was so shocked and saddened to learn of Dr. Granet's passing. My heartfelt condolences to his family and colleagues. Dr. Granet was my doctor nearly two decades. I think I was the only non-oncology patient he ever treated. He saved my life that time and many times more with his genius diagnostic prowess and extraordinary humanity. I was suffering from constant ringing in the ears which no other doc could resolve. He knew in minutes--serotonin withdrawal and my misery resolved within 24 hours. Since that moment he became my go-to friend, medical advisor on all issues and poetry kindred spirit. We talked books, poetry and I always felt healed after a visit both physically and emotionally. I learned so much from him on how to live well. I will miss my times with him and the new book he had brewing and his forever wisdom. May his life be a blessing for generations of healers.
Nancy S. Gorrell, patient, poet, writer
April 7, 2025
I was so shocked and saddened to learn of Dr. Granet's passing. My heartfelt condolences to his family and colleagues. Dr. Granet was my doctor nearly two decades. I think I was the only non oncology patient he ever treated. He saved my life that time and many times more with his genius diagnostic prowess and extraordinary humanity. I was suffering from constant ringing in the ears which no other doc could resolve. He knew in minutes--serotonin withdrawal and my misery resolved within 24 hours. Since that moment he became my go friend, medical advisor on all my issues and poetry and writer kindred spirit. We talked writing, books, poetry and I always felt healed after a visit both physically and emotionally. I learned so much from him on how to live well. I will miss my times with him and the new book he had brewer and his forever wisdom. May his life and legacy be a blessing for generations of healers and teachers to come. To his dear wife, children and grandchild, please know he is eternally missed.
Bill Beckerman
March 31, 2025
My brother worked with Dr Granet and recently shared his love and loss of the good doctor: Granet - sounds like the rock Granite which he was in so many people's lives. I pass along my condolences to everyone he touched and his family who he obviously loved so much
Marlene Sackheim
March 29, 2025
I am so profoundly saddened to learn of Dr Granet's passing.
His wisdom, empathy, kindness and generosity of spirit was truly a blessing while under his care...
My deepest and heartfelt condolences to his family.
Amy Marcus
March 22, 2025
Dr Granet was very special to me. He came into my I´ve when I needed somebody to help me. I really looked forward to seeing him. He helped me navigate my life. He "got me"
Maureen J Placa
March 20, 2025
Dr. Granet was so smart, kind and intuitive. His words and advice will stay with me for the rest of my life. When I told him that my husband and I were going to Atlantic City for an Easter weekend, he mentioned that he liked Fralinger´s salt water taffies. So I bought a pound of them for him. He said that they were as good as he remembered. That made me so happy. God bless him, and my sincere condolences to his family. I am so sorry.
Sheila H.
March 19, 2025
My heart goes out to the entire Granet family for the loss of a very special person. I was so saddened to learn of Dr. Granet´s passing. I was a patient of his for many years and most recently during my cancer journey. Reflecting back on our last discussion shortly before his passing we talked about living and dying and he reminded me again that there are no guarantees and to live life to its fullest. He has helped me out tremendously over the years for which I am so grateful to have had him as my doctor. He leaves an irreplaceable void for me and I´m sure for many others as well.
My deepest condolences to the Granet family.
RIP Dr. Granet
Sheila
Steve Beckerman
March 16, 2025
As a patient of Dr. Granet I experienced him as a wonderful man who lived a generous, meaningful, productive, joy-filled and loving life. His sudden and premature passing is a shock and a profound loss to me and to everyone who has ever known him.
To his wife, children, grandchildren, close friends and colleagues: I hope that you can hold his beautiful spirit in your hearts even as you grieve. May your memories give you comfort at this very sad time.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Steve Beckerman
Andrea Reiter
March 14, 2025
My heart goes out to Dr. Granet´s family on the loss of their very special husband/father/grandfather. I extend my heartfelt condolences and hope that all of the love you shared and all of your beautiful memories will sustain you now and always.
Toni Ann
March 12, 2025
As the days and weeks begin to pass, and I reflect on these past 12 years of working side by side with Dr Granet , I become more grateful and feel truly blessed to have had the opportunity. We will all
miss him so much My deepest condolences to his family and all the wonderful patients I have met along the way.
Audrey Ginsberg
March 11, 2025
Kind, compassionate, brilliant and easy to talk to.
You will be missed.
Harry katz
March 10, 2025
This is very sad.
Dr. Granet was an excellent psychiatrist. I will miss him.
Louise Vittorio
March 10, 2025
I am deeply saddened by the loss of Dr. Granet. I have been a patient of his for the last five years. He helped me to heal in the aftermath of my treatment for breast cancer and I've always said that he saved life. I will forever be grateful for the comfort, wisdom and compassion he gave me. He always treated me the upmost respect and understanding. He was a gifted man and I am grateful for his support during my healing journey. My sincere condolences to his wife, family and friends for his loss. I will keep you all in my prayers during this difficult time. God bless you all. I wish you peace.
Patricia O´Brien
March 7, 2025
Dr. Granet was my therapist for 25 years. He was such a kind and understanding man and also so helpful and compassionate. I always felt better after speaking with him, which was such a comfort.
He has been a blessing to me and I´m sure to anyone else who had the privilege of knowing him. I send my condolences to his family on their loss and are praying for them.
Dr. Granet was a wonderful person and he will be missed!
L. Peluso
March 6, 2025
My mother was his patient for about 30 years. I know she misses him so much. Dr. Granet helped her through her battle with stage four breast cancer... which in turn helped better our family. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. He left a great mark on my family and many others!
Anonymous
March 5, 2025
Dr. Granet has been my doctor for about 15 years. He was kind, compassionate and seemed like he really cared about his patients. He would even share some funny stories from time to time. He helped me through some difficult struggles and I will forever be grateful. He will be missed. My deepest condolences to his family.
Kathryn Bradford
March 4, 2025
Roger´s life was a gift to so many people. He was deeply committed to his family, his long time friends, his work and his patients. I learned so much from him.
He touched so many lives and we are all better for having him in our lives.
His family has my deepest condolences for their loss of such a special individual. To quote Roger "you all have my hope" that peace will come to your hearts.
Kim McGovern
March 3, 2025
Your husband and father was an extraordinary man. He was my therapist. Thank you for sharing him with his patients. He saved me emotionally after my battle with cancer. I´m going to miss him so much. May his memory be a blessing to all. XO.
James Goodwin Glasser
March 3, 2025
I was a classmate of Roger's during medical school. We were divided into small groups alphabetically - so Glasser/Granet were always together.
One of my favorite memories occurred in Martland Hospital Emergency Room, after a patient with a gunshot wound to the chest died. His chest had been opened in an attempt to save him. Roger and I (as medical students) were tasked with sewing up his chest wound. We were in a small room with the door closed, and Roger said, "The only way I can get through this is to talk to him!"
I was shy and introverted. Roger was a gracious friend. He helped me to cope and relate to people. I like to think that I helped him master some of the abstruse aspects of the medical school curriculum. I left a message with his office in 2020; and he returned my call promptly. I told him that every time I passed through Morristown (while visiting my father), I thought of him. He seemed surprised, as though he did not realize how much he meant to me. I worked for 2 years at St. Peters University Hospital, New Brunswick (Locum tenens); and I hoped to visit with him, but during the pandemic, there was a reluctance to interact any more than necessary.
I am now working in Brooklyn; and again, I had hoped to connect with him.
I am so sorry for your loss (and mine!) Roger was a gift to me! May I even say a Gift from God, whose presence he now enjoys.
Grateful Patient
March 3, 2025
Dr Granet was a remarkable practitioner and even better human being. Through his advice, perspective, support and genuine caring, he positively impacted my life and by extension the lives of my family, co-workers, friends and more. The best we can all hope for is to lead a life of meaning and to leave a legacy of people who are better for our interactions with them. Dr Granet is exceptional on all of these counts. I wish his family peace and solace as they come to terms with the fact that he left us too soon and am eternally grateful for the time I had with him.
Jim Glasser
March 2, 2025
I was a classmate of Roger's during medical school. We were divided into small groups alphabetically - so Glasser/Granet were always together.
One of my favorite memories occurred in Martland Hospital Emergency Room, after a patient with a gunshot wound to the chest had died. His chest had been opened in the ER in an attempt to save him. Roger and I (as medical students) were tasked with sewing up his wound. We were in a small room with the door closed; and Roger said, "The only way I can get through this is to talk to him!"
I was shy and introverted. Roger was a gracious friend. He helped me cope and relate to people. I like to think that I helped him master some of the abstruse aspects of the medical school curriculum. I left a message with his office in 2020; and he returned my call promptly. I told him that every time I passed through Morristown (while visiting my father), I thought of him. He seemed surprised, as though he did not realize how much he meant to me. I worked for 2 years at St. Peters University Hospital, New Brunswick (Locum tenens); and I hoped to visit with him, but during the pandemic, there was a reluctance to interact any more than necessary.
I am now working in Brooklyn; and again, I had hoped to connect with him.
I am so sorry for your loss (and mine!) Roger was a gift to me! May I even say a Gift from God, whose presence he now enjoys.
Audrey von Poelnitz
February 28, 2025
He was a wonderful man! So glad to have known him. Dr. Audrey von Poelnitz
Linda Kane
February 28, 2025
While I know Roger from Camp Scatico, it is his caring & support as I went through cancer that I am most thankful & appreciative for.
Heppy
February 27, 2025
Patient who ´ed Roger.
Helped me through 15 years of life challenges. He got the joke, all the time.
May your family be comforted by the beautiful things being said in these condolences.
RIP my friend. See you on the other side .
Meg Spinelli
February 27, 2025
Roger was my supervisor during my residency at Payne Whitney. He shaped my career. He was a smart, sensitive and considerate psychiatrist. My condolences to his family for such terrible loss of a special man.
Elena Colicelli
February 27, 2025
Thank you for allowing Dr. Granet to touch so many lives, especially mine. I was his patient for 45 years. He helped me heal and grow. During my most difficult challenges I knew I could count on his unwavering support. His impact on my life is immeasurable and I will be forever be grateful for his present in my life. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched.
Steven L. Hanft & Family
February 27, 2025
"Some of Roger's favorite memories were being on the basketball court at Camp Scatico, Elizaville, NY with his lifelong friends." Spot on!
'The Lord is in his holy temple, let all who come forth be silent before him.....' Alevivo, Steven L. Hanft & Family
Natalie
February 26, 2025
We love you Pop Pop. Thank you for shaping me into the person I am today.
Scott Ross
February 26, 2025
Roger played a part in shaping my professional career after I retired as a police detective in NJ. Our families were well acquainted and the world is a better place for his presence. God speed Roger.
TJ Tanveer Janjua
February 26, 2025
TJ. I am a patient of Dr. Granet. I am still processing his passing away. He was not only my psychiatrist but almost a father figure who took care of me. He showed more care, compassion and love than a regular doctor. I consider him a friend. He always there for me, no matter what. I have tremendous respect for him. I know how much he loved his family. My heart goes out to his family. He will forever be with me in my heart.
Roshan Wijerama
February 26, 2025
I am one of Dr Granet´s patients that speak to him every Monday.
I am so sad and in shock.
He is such an amazing man, kind and caring and guided my life to a better place.
I can´t imagine the pain and sadness his beautiful family is feeling.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences as I am praying for him and his family as well as his friends and patients.
May Dr Granet attain the ultimate happiness and all his wishes in his next life.
Roshan Wijerama
Beth Jaffe
February 26, 2025
Dr. Granet was my physician for many years. I can´t even begin to imagine the loss his family is feeling. My heartfelt, deep sympathy to you all. May his memory be a blessing
Kathy McCready
February 26, 2025
I just saw Roger´s new book on LinkedIn and congratulated him . He responded. Just received my copy in the mail . I knew Roger since 1996. Losing Roger is a great loss. He will be missed by everyone.
Kathy Mccready
Joe Ramieri
February 26, 2025
I saw Roger as a patient and am so shocked at his loss!
I offer my deepest condolences to his family and also to his many patients that will miss him sorely.
Joan and Daniel Berson
February 26, 2025
With warm memories of Roger, we send our heartfelt condolences to Valerie, Courtney, Jamie, Vicki, and Gail, and their families.
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