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Steven Rachlin Obituary
Dr. Steven Marc Rachlin of Old Brookville, NY passed away on Monday (November 25th, 2019) at St. Francis Hospital in Manhasset, NY. Dr. Rachlin lived in Old Brookville with his wife Jeanne Anne Rachlin for the last 30 years. He was 71 years old.
Dr. Rachlin was born on April 27th, 1948 in Havertown, PA. He graduated in 1966 from Herricks High School in New Hyde Park, NY and from Syracuse University in 1970. He studied Medicine at the University of Bologna, Italy and graduated with a Medical Degree in 1977. He went on to perform his medical residency at Wynthrop Hospital in Mineola, NY.
Upon completing his residency he started his private practice in Internal and Integrative Medicine in Plainview, NY later moving onto Albertson, NY. He is widely considered a pioneer in the field of Integrative and Alternative Medicine. He was a member of the AMA. He heroically delivered a baby midflight on a TWA flight from NYC to Orlando in 1994.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Jeanne and three daughters, Stephanie and her husband Greg Munves, Aimee, and Amanda, along with three grandchildren, Bradley Peyster, Benjamin Munves, and Greyson Munves. He is remembered as a loving brother survived by Harvey and Craig, and Gary who predeceased him.
Dr. Rachlin will be lovingly remembered at a funeral service at Gutterman's Funeral Home in Woodbury, NY on Friday, November 29th at 10:00am.
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Memories and Condolences
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Joanne Valentino
November 26, 2024
Although we no longer have Steve with us here, he is with us in our hearts shining bright like a star in the heavens.
Eric & I loved and admired him and will continue to miss Steve always.
marleyne massen
April 24, 2021
I am shocked to read of Dr. Rachlin's death, although it's at an age when many holistic professionals oddly do die. I must stress that Dr. Rachlin saved my life over 30 years ago when I was a patient of his at his Plainview practice, along with those of my friend's relatives who recommended me. He has been the one doctor among countless others who found the root causes of my issues back then, and also genuinely cared. He also answered a letter I sent to him personally, and acted upon it. What other doctor would do this today? I remember the photos of his beautiful wife and daughters, and was so surprised to read about his delivering a baby onboard years later. However, Dr. Rachlin should be remembered for so much more. He shall never be forgotten by me, and I just wish there was someone to sincerely take up his cause where I live. My deepest condolences to his family.
Linda Kessler Kaplan
November 29, 2019
Steve and I were the best of friends throughout high school and college. He was one of the few friends I invited to my wedding in 1969. He was very supportive when my father died in 1967. He gave me advice at our high school reunion that cured my daughter of a recurrent viral syndrome. I am so, so sorry. He was a wonderful person.
Stephanie Munves
November 27, 2019
love you dad
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