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for Steven Farber
Maria Dollas
January 14, 2021
Dr. Farber was my gyn for years and then took care me throughout my pregnancy and delivery with my now 22 year old twins. I was up and about the very next day thanks to this expertise. I often pass by his old office on 4th Avenue and think of him. He is missed dearly.
Jeffrey Epstein
January 14, 2021
As I celebrate the 1 year birthday of my youngest grandson, I can’t help to think of the ironies in life. Steven was The Godfather of my three children. My oldest, David will be starting his cardiology fellowship at Maimonides in July. As he walked the hallways there, he called me to say that there’s a great picture of “padrino “ on the wall. Now he will be seeing it almost daily for the next three years.
As my older daughter Ariel celebrates her younger son’s one year birthday, I can’t help but smile. Every time Steven came to our home the kids would run out to his car to see what goodies he had brought, candy, Israeli food, and so much more.
Steven loved his godchildren, and they loved him even more.
I miss my best friend, roommate, and the brother I never had.
Lisa Farber frydman
September 7, 2020
I want to thank everyone here for your stories I come back and read them time and time again I miss him dearly your stories help me each and every Time I come back here thank you all
Lisa Farber frydman
September 7, 2020
I think about him every day and miss him with all my heart
Karima
August 29, 2020
I met Dr Steven Farber in 1999 I was 6 months pregnant with twins. he treated me very kind not only did he deliver my twins he delivered 2 more of my children. this breaks my heart he was a long, caring, gentle doctor. he will be truly missed I send my condolences to his entire family.
Jeffrey Epstein
January 15, 2020
Still so sad, as if it was yest
Steve Schneider
January 14, 2010
Just afew days short of one year that Steven left us. Not a day goes by without thoughts of him. He was a great friend who is dearly missed.
Angelita & Enrique Jimenez
October 5, 2009
We will miss him deeply. He was an Angel on Earth! Kind, caring and loving person.
Thank you for helping bringing my babies into this world!! We'll always remember you.....! Our deepest condolonces to his family & friends.
Palma Sereno
September 1, 2009
I am so sad to no longer have Dr. Farber as my doctor. He is truly missed. There is no other doctor that could fill his shoes. He was there through my three pregnancy and always made me feel safe in his hands.
Thank you for being my doctor for 12 years. I truly miss you.
Rivky G
August 31, 2009
Caring, Kind, Understanding, Patient, Funny....Thank you, Dr. Farber, for being the best doctor I've ever had. You will truly be missed! :'(
Peter & Silvia Balsam
August 3, 2009
My wife and I just learned yesterday of Steve's passing. Steve was a good friend and a classmate in Guadalajara. Steve, Jeff, Silvia and I spent many happy and fun times together. Our lives are richer for having him as a friend.
denise
July 9, 2009
i am so sad that Dr. Farber has passed. he delivered all 3 of my sons safley and healthly!!he was a kind loving man all the years i was with him.i'm still in shock..can someone please tell me how he died!
Glorianne Bruno
July 8, 2009
Dr. Farber was a wonderful, caring and loving person. I was blessed to have him as my doctor for 22 years. He delivered my 3 daughters and I always felt so secure and in good hands when in walked in the room. My 4th pregnancy there was a problem, and I unfortunately did not go full term, but Dr. Farber was there with me in the hospital that night. I loved him and will never forget him. He will surely be missed by all the people whose lifes he touched.
My deepest condolences to his family. I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts.
He was a great person and will never be forgotten.
Alexis & Laurel Lewites
June 18, 2009
We were very saddened to have learned of the passing of Dr. Steven Farber. He has been our Doctor for over 10 years. Not only will he be greatly missed but irreplaceable. Our deepest sympathy & condolences to his family.
Lisa Dipaola
June 10, 2009
Today I found out that Dr. Farber had passed away & I was in Shock. I tried calling to make an appointment & found out his number was disconnected then I typed his name in the internet & my mouth dropped. He has been my doctor for close to 13 years. He delivered my second child & helped Dr Shifrin with my first. He was a wonderful doctor & person & I will Miss him very much. Dr Farber Rest In Peace you were loved by so many!
Sara Chazan
June 9, 2009
I am in total shock since hearing of Dr Farber's passing. When i called the office to make an appointment the phone number had been disconnected. I first met Dr. Farber about 14 years ago when I was in pre term labor in Maimonides. He came to check in on me for Dr. Fastman, my Dr. at the time. He later took over his practice & delivered my last daughter 10 years ago. I have been going to him ever since. May his family be comforted among the mourners of Zion & Jerusalem.
MARIA DOLLAS
May 27, 2009
I am deeply saddened to hear of Dr. Farber's loss. I had been going to him for over 20 years. I just called to make an appointment and found the line disconnected. I went to search for him on-line only to find the death notice. He was a good man, and a caring individual. He delivered my 11 year old twins and was always there to comfort me throughout the experience with his quick wit. I will miss him always and think of him always and thank him forever for bringing my babies into the world.
renee antar
May 26, 2009
MY daugher will be 24, I went to dr. Farber 25 yrs. ago. I was afraid, a kid myself, he helped me so, He even helped make my son, who will 20 in July. I loved his kindness and extra caring. I will miss hin so, he will stay in my heart always. Dr. Farber was a good man. I will always miss him and am at a loss without him.
Kathleen Thomas
May 20, 2009
I was shocked to hear of Dr. Farber's passing. I tried calling the office to make an appointment in April and the line was not in service anymore. I have been going to him for about 14 years, he calmed my fears and held my hand during my 2 pregnancies. He was going to help us try for a third. I wish I had gotten to talk to Terry or someone earlier, I will miss him very much, he always made me feel that everything was going to be okay. He was the most gentle and caring man I had ever met. Way he rest in peace.
Penny M.
May 14, 2009
My sister and I are deeply sadden to learn of Dr. Farber's passing. He was a wonderful doctor and cared deeply for his patients, he will be missed!
Marsha Pravder Mirkin
May 12, 2009
I had written some memories, but I think I somehow erased them , so let me try again...Steve was a friend of mine, and I say that with total sincerity after not seeing him for over twenty years. We went to Sheepshead High School together and spent hours rehearsing for theatre productions--yes, believe it or not, Dr. Farber was Jason in "Medea," Don Quixote in "Man of La Mancha" and Androcles in "Androcles and the Lion." We went on to college together and became even closer friends and hallmates. I still have some of the birthday cards he sent me and the gift he gave me for my Sweet 16. I saw him for the last time years ago when we attended the same Brooklyn synagogue that we had since childhood because we were visiting our families. For the past few years, I planned to get in touch with Steve again and never did. Then last week I decided to contact Steve.I knew he had worked at Maimonides and that he was an obgyn so I googled his name and to my shock and profound sadness, I found his obituary. I always assumed that our friendship would pick up again one day, and that it didn't matter how many years went by. Steve was a truly good soul and a generous, loyal friend. My sincere and deep condolences to his family, friends, and patients.
Jean Kelso RNC
May 10, 2009
I knew and worked with Steve from the time he was a resident until my retirement from labor & delivery in 2007.
He was a truly generous person. I know he will be missed by his family and friends.
Those of us who knew him will always remember him with fondness.
Charlene Brooks
May 6, 2009
Dr. Farber was my doctor for the past 13 years. I was in total shock upon hearing of his passing. He was truly a caring and capassionate person. My fondest memory of him is when he delivered my daughter on Father's Day 1996. He seriously hurt himself rollerblading the day before my delivery and still came to deliver my daughter. It was the funniest thing to see him all bandaged up trying to delivery my little girl. Through it all he remained professional. I think I was more worried about him instead of the labor. Well we both made it through, and still laugh about the whole thing whenerever I brought up the subject of rollerblading. He was a wonderful doctor and will be greatly missed.
Megan Galvin
May 4, 2009
Dr. Farber was a wonderful man who cared deeply for his patients. He had a way of reassuring his patients when they were anxious that was beyond compare. He will be missed.
Jeanine
May 1, 2009
I went to Dr. Farber for 9 years. My family has went to him for years. He was such a good hearted person. When I was pregnant with my son he was very attentive and caring. My family and I will miss him very much.
Heather Cooper
April 9, 2009
I can't believe Dr Farber has passed away. I just found out yesterday. Dr Farber was a wonderful Doctor. He made me feel very comfortable. He was a very kind and gentle man with bed side manner that is hard to find. I am very saddened to hear about his passing. My prayers are with his family during this difficult time.
hristine White
March 23, 2009
Dr Farber was a wonderful individual as well as an extrodinary Physician. I just learned of his passing 3 days ago and I'm devestated. I was his patient for ten years. My condolences to his family. There is no replacing, he will be greatly missed.
Ingrid Phillips-Hershkopf
March 13, 2009
Dr. Steven Farber has been my doctor for the last 13 years and I was totally devastated when I learned of his passing. He was the only doctor with whom I felt comfortable and safe. He had a way of putting anyone at ease and he will be greatly missed. Dr. Farber was one of a kind and he will live forever in my heart. To his family I would like to thank you for sharing such a wonderful, kind, caring and loving person as Dr. Farber was. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Ariel Epstein
March 13, 2009
Padrino,
He will never be forgotten. Steven meant so much to me and my family and it was terrible hearing about the bad news. He didn't deserve to go and he will never leave our hearts. I will still always eat jellybeans like you brought for me and i will remember you forever.He taught me to always believe in what i thought and his lessons will remain with me forever. He will be missed terribly.
March 11, 2009
Dr. Farber was a great man and always made me feel comfortable. I wish his family the best.
Anastasiya Farber
March 10, 2009
Oh Wow. I can't believe it. I haven't been to Dr. Farbers office in a year and yesterday I called to make an appointment and found out the bad news.... Thank you so much for delivering my two healthy beautiful babies. Both were delivered by emergency c-section and I'm glad that it was no other than Dr. Farber. I've known Dr. Farber for only a few years but just like all of you, who say that he was one of the best, I believe he was truly an amazing person. Professional, caring and definitely irreplaceable. My heart goes out to the family and friends who knew this extraordinary person.
P.S. I'm not related to Dr. Farber.
fran atria
March 7, 2009
dr farber was a great doctor i loved him so much . he delivered 3 of my chrildren and he was great and had the best bedside manners when i found out in dec, 2008 that i was on my fourth pregnancy i called the office and was told that i would be seen from someone else i was very upset , the girls that work in the office knew that i had a good relationship with him and they told me not worry . when i found out that he passed away all i did was cry to one of his staff members he will be missed very much and i hope that the dr. that i have now can be just as nice as he was i will miss him when i go in to deliver it wont be the same for me without him there . my deepest sympathy to the family .
Jennifer Billotto
March 3, 2009
I could not believe it. I just found out today and I am deeply saddened. Dr. Farber was an extraordinary man. He promised me he would do his best to help me deliver a healthy baby and when the delivery got difficult, that is exactly what he did. He will be greatly missed and I offer his family and friends my condolensces.
Seth Kurtz, MD
February 24, 2009
My wife and I were devastated by this terrible news. We had a very good relationship with him and will be forever indebted to Steve for delivering 3 of our children. He was a wonderful physician and a caring person. I wish his family much consolation and strength knowing that his time here was well spent and vastly appreciated.
Jeffrey Zwang
February 18, 2009
Steve was the friend who made sense out of life and understood the concept of looking at goals such that the difficulties reaching those goals could be tolerable. Getting through the trials and tribulations of medical school in Guadalajara would have been quite unbearable without his outlook on life, his sense of humor and his friendship. When he first met Fran,some 31 years ago, who was to be my wife, he treated her with so much kindness when she came for that visit to Mexico. Terrific memories with Fran, Steve and Jeff Epstein. My life is so much richer having known him.
Dr.Steven Farber and Ariel Epstein (one of his godchildren) at her Bat Mitzvah - May 2006
February 18, 2009
Jeffrey M. Epstein, MD
February 18, 2009
Words cannot express the sorrow and grief that my family and I have endured since the loss of this magnanimus human being. Steven was the brother I never had. From being roommates in medical school, through the years, to when he delivered all three of my children even though we lived in Long Island, Steven was always there. He was not only my oldest friend, he was my children's godfather, and to them he will always be remembered as "Padrino". Always with a smile, always bearing goodies for the kids, Steven was there, for us, for his family, for his patients. He will be sorely missed by many, and his memory will never be forgotten by us.
Steve Schneider
February 17, 2009
What a loss to so many in so many ways. Steven was a close friend to myself and my family. He was the one who always listened when you needed an ear. Always there to listen and help anyone. How lucky I was to have him as part of my life. I will always miss him. May the love expressed by everyone comfort his Mom, Sister and Brothers.
Steven Rheingold
February 15, 2009
Dr. Steven Farber will be missed greatly. My family and his family have been exremely close for many many years. He was a kind compassionate human being, a person like no other. He touched many lives and we shall never ever forget him. May God bless the Farber family in this time of sorrow
Melinda M.
February 12, 2009
Dr. Farber was an amazing man. I loved him. I started going to him because my best friend and her mom went to him. They swore by him and so did I. He delivered my son in what unexpectedly turned out to be a scary pregnancy. I will never forget what he did for me. May God Rest his soul. He is missed. I am going to be lost without him.
Janice Wolpo
February 10, 2009
Karen Buckley from Stratford, CT, is my sister and one of the first women to leave a message in this guest book. She called me in tears when she learned about Dr. Farber. Dr. Farber was also my doctor for all the years I lived in Brooklyn. After I moved to CT I was still a frequent visitor to his office when I accompanied my sister on those long drives to Brooklyn. "Why don't you find a local doctor?" I would ask her. I knew she never would. Dr. Farber brought countless new lives into the world but he was also someone who made the lives of countless women easier and more at ease at those times when they and their families most needed a comforting, reassuring voice and a competent, caring physician. I hope that these words of affection and admiration from so many who have written will now bring some comfort and peace to his family. Dr. Farber's legacy will live on through all the lives he touched so profoundly and all the children to whom he gave the gift of life.
D. Schindler
February 9, 2009
Dr. Farber was my doctor for many years while I in lived in Brooklyn, Staten Island and then NJ. I returned to Brooklyn through all of my pregnancies so that he could deliver my children (he even delivered my first child with a broken arm - I will never forget it!) He was the best. Dr. Farber was very supportive and saw me through some difficult times. I have yet to find a doctor to fill his shoes. I haven't seen Dr. Farber in several years, but a very good friend of mine and I speak of him often. It is because of him that we met and we always share the story with friends and family. He will live on in the hearts and memories of many!
Lynn Sued
February 6, 2009
I can't believe it! Thats what iI keep saying to myself. I was away on vacation with my family to come home so such terrible news. i know Dr. Farber for 20 years +.He delivered my three children. He was a wonderful person. His staff was exceptional. He will be missed! I want to express my deepest sympathy for his family.
rosette khalifeh
February 4, 2009
its very sad of what happened he was the best dr in brooklyn he was very kind person i dont no what to do now i dont want to look at any other dr i was comfortable with him its gona be really hard for me r.i.p dr farbar
Lorraine Scanni
February 4, 2009
I just heard - I can not stop crying. This is a man who went beyond what a Doctor should be. When I was having extreme difficulty with my 2nd pregnancy he actually called me every other day to see how I was. I will NEVER forget him. Thank you Dr. Farber
Joan Gioe
February 1, 2009
The last time I saw Dr. Farber was for my 2nd to last OB appointment on December 2nd. That's when I was told he wouldn't be delivering my daughter. I was and still am devestated beyond words.
He was such a wonderful doctor and I truly truly miss and adored him.
I had my daughter 10 days later and the only thing that made the day not perfect was not having him there. I wanted nothing more than for him to hold her before anyone else in the world, and I'm sorry he never got the chance.
I take comfort in knowing that his compassion and amazing ability to calm was something I was able to witness.
I miss you Dr. Farber and thank you for being a part of the best day of my life. My husband and I will NEVER forget you.
Lori Brennan
January 28, 2009
Dr. Farber became my doctor about 20 years ago when his sister Lisa recommended him to me. In all the years I was his patient he took such a close, personal interest in my well being. I suspected that might have been because of my friendship with his baby sister but I saw he treated all of his patients with that special touch, no matter how they came to know him. Dr. Farber delivered both my boys – like so many others I chose to travel a great distance to Brooklyn just to have him take care of me. It was more important to have him as my doctor than to worry about giving birth on the NJ Turnpike on the way to the hospital! I remember with my first son…my water broke and I didn’t really know what to do next. It was 11:00 at night. I called the service and they told me they would try to reach him. I was a little nervous, first baby and all. I knew I had a better shot at contacting him by calling Lisa. She called him and he was in the city just coming from seeing Rent, and he called me within 15 mins. In his characteristic calm and reassuring voice, he told me to take a shower, try to get some sleep and meet him at the hospital in 6 hours! I thought – really? 6 hours? What if I go into full blown labor? I’m all the way in New Jersey. He said – trust me, you’ll be fine. And I did. And I was. Twelve hours later I had a beautiful baby boy. Dr. Farber can’t possibly be forgotten; he brought thousands of lives into the world and he has a starring role in every story.
Lisa Frydman
January 28, 2009
Dr Steven Farber was my brother I miss him so much already, its hard to think of another day without him. When I found this site and saw the kind words of his patients I found comfort in reading them. Thank you all, thank you all because it was all of you who made his life truly wonderful. He always wanted to be a doctor and all of you gave him the chance.
Karen Sorongon
January 28, 2009
Dr. Steven Farber was a compassionate, kind, gentle and sensitive physican. He always answered my questions and advised me. He was easy to talk to. I will truly miss him. Condolences to his family and friends.
Ava Tucker
January 24, 2009
Dr Farber was my doctor for 20+ years. He delivered my 3 children who are now teenagers. Even though I live in NJ I continued to make the hour and a half drive to see him. There will never be another doctor who was so caring and compassionate. An example of that was when I had a procedure done at the hospital and he went with me and sat with me through the hours it took and held my hand. This was on his day off from the office. There is no doctor who would care enough to do that. He was a wonderful person and a friend. I will truly miss him.
Karen Buckley
January 22, 2009
Dr. Farber was my physician for 23 years. Even after I moved to Connecticut I continued to make the trip to Brooklyn because I knew I could never find another doctor with his combination of special gifts - kindness, compassion, dedication. He was a true gentleman and the finest doctor! I truly loved him and will miss him greatly. My heartfelt condolences to his family.
Anel Ramirez
January 22, 2009
Dr. Farber was my doctor for the past 8 years. He was a great doctor and a very kind person. His professionalism and care for his patients will truly be missed. I'm sorry for your loss.
Jessica Brown, MD
January 21, 2009
I will always remember the warmth, humor, caring and compassion Dr. Farber shared with his patients and colleagues alike. He was a true mensch.
Sigalit Mizrahy
January 20, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. Dr. Steven Farber help birth my daughter , Leah. It was an emergency delivery and he did a great job. We will miss him dearly.
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