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STEFAN BAUMRIN Obituary

BAUMRIN--Stefan Bernard,

PhD, JD, aged 84, peacefully at home on September 19, 2018. Dedicated professor of Philosophy and Medical Ethics at CUNY and Mt. Sinai Hospital. Beloved husband of Judith, devoted father of Seth, Jeanne and Rachel (Christopher Lyons), proud grandfather and great- grandfather. Service Sunday, September 23, 12 noon at "The Riverside," 76 St. and Amsterdam Ave. Donations in his memory may be made to: CUNY Academy of Humanities and Science or IHTMV.org.

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Published by New York Times on Sep. 21, 2018.

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Charles Geoffrion

September 15, 2023

Memories may recede yet I still reach for the phone to call Stefan and discuss matters of importance. His opinion was always to be considered.

Angelika Seidel

September 15, 2023

I miss you Stefan. I miss your mind and your kind heart and your witty humor. I miss our breakfasts and the chats and the priceless life advice.

Robyn Grayson

July 15, 2020

I took a course with Dr. Baumrin my freshman year at Lehman College. He took a great interest in my academic career and urged me to apply to Barnard College as a transfer student. I remember his erudition, kindness and the loving way he spoke of the other Dr. Baumrin. I went on to graduate Barnard and law school. His impact on my journey has been profound and my gratitude unending.

Alice Eisenberg

October 4, 2018

I worked for many years with Stefan as the Staff Assistant for the Structure Committee at the Graduate School. I was sadden to learn of his passing. His keen wit and sharp mind will be missed by many. My condolences to his family.

September 28, 2018

Deepest sympathy to family and friends during this difficult time. May you receive comfort and peace from above. Jeremiah 29:11, 12

September 26, 2018

My condolences for your loss. May you be comforted by fond memories and the love of family and friends. Jeremiah 29:11.

Richard and Kate Sorabji

September 25, 2018

Dear Judith
We are so sad to hear this and are thinking of you and Stefan,
Richard and Kate, Oxford

Cosim Sayid

September 25, 2018

Stefan was a fervent advocate for, and a passionate devotee of, liberal education. And he instilled that ardor in his students.

I will miss our arguments.

Steven Birnbaum

September 24, 2018

Stefan was my teacher and my friend. He inspired and encouraged me. I will miss him.

Katherine Mendis

September 24, 2018

It is difficult to imagine the New York City philosophy and bioethics communities without Stefan. His wit, critical rigor, and Socratic fervor were matched only by his patience with and concern for his students. We whom he nurtured early in our careers are incredibly fortunate. I will never forget him.

Daniel Kaufman

September 24, 2018

Stefan was simultaneously sharp as a knife and hilariously curmudgeonly in the best sort of way. He will be greatly missed. Love and condolences to his family.

Dien Ho

September 24, 2018

Dear Stefan:
Before you were my teacher, you were my friend. I recall fondly our first meeting in a little Manhattan cafe with our common dear friend Peter. Thank you for years of mentoring, guidance through my graduate education, and being a friend. I wouldn't have achieved much of my academic success had it not been for you.

Carl Hammer

September 22, 2018

My teacher and friend. Such an impactful presence in so many things. Thank you, Stefan.

AC GA

September 21, 2018

I hope the reading of Jesus Christ heartfelt prayer to his heavenly father at John 17:1-26 bring comfort to the family during this sad and difficult time.

September 21, 2018

May Almighty God and his son Jesus Christ bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. John 17:3

Angelika Seidel

September 21, 2018

Dear Stefan,

I will miss you dearly. You were an incredible mentor and a dear friend. Thanks for everything. You will forever live in my heart.
Angelika

Gary Seay

September 21, 2018

Mentor and friend of many years, Stefan was a tireless advocate of philosophy in CUNY and a founder of the Bioethics program at Mt. Sinai. I shall miss his kindness and wit.

Brandon del Pozo

September 21, 2018

Stefan was witty, erudite and scholarly. Pointed, too, in a way I really enjoyed. I only took one class with him at the Graduate Center, years ago, and I remember it quite fondly. I was wiser for it.

Susana Nuccetelli

September 21, 2018

Stefan was a dear friend and philosophical ear. His encouragement helped me to get my career on track. He loved philosophy, CUNY, his family, and our neighborhood. I'll miss his warm and wit.

Kyle Ferguson

September 21, 2018

I truly admired and cared for Stefan, my teacher, advisor, and friend. I often found myself dumbstruck by his published worksbeautifully written, elegant arguments. This is a terrible loss for the many communities of which he was a member. We will profoundly miss him. May we each dedicate ourselves anew to the many projects he inspired.

Charles Geoffrion

September 21, 2018

Stefan was my brother-in-law, my mentor, a dear friend and sometime traveling companion -- wonderful times with Judith and Moira in Morocco, Europe, Mexico and elsewhere. Always,he spoke his mind always with facts always caring about outcomes. His passing leaves a massive gap in our family fabric. We will mend in his memory.

Rick Repetti

September 21, 2018

One of my favorite teachers, mentors, and friends, I think I argued more with Stefan in one course on Aristotle than with anyone else in my career as a philosopher.

Joseph Biehl

September 21, 2018

Stefan was my friend, adviser, and teacher. As a mentor he took it upon himself to encourage his students to fully become themselves, not who he insisted they be. I will miss him very much. My condolences to his family and all who mourn their loss.

Damien DuPont

September 21, 2018

Stefan was my mentor, friend, and a kind, brilliant, devlishly funny force, and a great philosopher and educator. He was a tireless advocate for graduate students, philosophy, and CUNY, and cared deeply about NYC.

Kathleen Ryan

September 21, 2018

To a wonderful advocate for those of us unsure whether our disorganized philosophical impulses had an actual foundation to them. A remarkable teacher with infinite resources ready for our consumption, he was even more so a very supportive mentor and friend. Thank you for your benevolent irasciblility, Stefan. You will be missed.

David Rosenthal

September 21, 2018

Dear friend, colleague, and teacher. He made such a great difference to my life and to the lives of so very many.

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