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STUART KARGER Obituary

KARGER--Stuart MD, 80, of Bedford, New York passed away peacefully at his home on April 15, 2014 surrounded by his family, his books and the things that he loved.

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Published by New York Times on Apr. 24, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for STUART KARGER

140 Entries

Pat Hall

April 19, 2023

I remember Stu as a kind, funny and thoughtful man. He is greatly missed by his family in Saint Augustine and his memory will always hold a very special place in our hearts.

Abraham Yurkofsky

April 18, 2022

I remember Stuart when he was called Sonny. he was the only Vernon Ave to be at Liliane and Abe's wedding. May his memory be for a blessing. Abe

Betty Karger

September 8, 2015

Dear sweet ZC,

Wait for me!

Betty

Jennifer Karger-Lange

September 2, 2015

Roshel and Grandpa.

August 29, 2015

Roshel Karger

August 29, 2015

I look so happy in you arms, Grandpa.
I miss you.
Love,
Roshel

Roshel and Grandpa

Jeff Karger

August 29, 2015

Yesterday we found photos of you with Roshel.
First, they brought up feelings of joy, seeing you two together, happy, knowing that Roshel was lucky to have known you and spend time with you.
Then comes sadness, for we all miss you dearly, and we know that Roshel wishes she had her Grandpa with her to continue sharing smiles, laughs, hugs and love.
Then appreciation, for all that you gave us, for the wonderful memories, and these photos, that made us all smile, even when we are sad.
We shall remember you with joy, we shall remember you with sadness, we shall remember you with love. Always.

~ Jeff, Gal and Roshel

August 29, 2015

Grandpa and Jake

August 28, 2015

Grandpa and Gracie

August 28, 2015

Grandma, Grandpa, Gracie & Jake

Gracie, Jake, James & Carolyn Karger

August 28, 2015

Tonight I warmed up what was left of some chicken soup I had made earlier in the week, and I thought of you, Stuart - of course. It is your mother's recipe, which Betty made and we enjoyed so many times, and so thoroughly! I said to James, "Aren't you lucky that I adored your mother's/grandmother's chicken soup so much? If not, you wouldn't be eating it so regularly!" Tonight I made chicken salad with the rest of the chicken, with the special satisfaction of using it all up. I sliced up some pickles to put on the table with it, and thought of you again (and Betty, as well, who introduced me to plates of finely sliced pickles no matter what the occasion). At least once a day, James tells a joke like yours, or makes a comment like you would make, or laughs at something with a certain mirth that reminds us all of you and we laugh! I say "OK Stuart!" The kids say, "Just like Grandpa!"

We are aware of you, regardless of missing your physical presence - we still feel you with us. We feel your presence all the time, in so many ways, and we continue to treasure you, now as ever. Goodbye is not possible around here - only so long - So long exactly as you used to say.

Betty Karger

August 27, 2015

My darling Stu,

Thank you for coming into my life and giving me joy.
Thank you for loving me and receiving my love in return.
Thank you for the memories I will cherish forever.
But most of all thank you for sharing with me that there will come a time when we shall meet again .......

I love you forever,

Betty

August 23, 2015

August 22, 2015

Betty Karger

August 7, 2015

Dear ZC,

Caring, generous, loyal, sweet, funny, brilliant, irreplaceable in any and every way. It has been one year and four months. You should have turned 82 today.

We intensely miss you.

Thank you for the amazing 80 years that you brightened this world.

Always loved, always missed.

Betty, Jeff, Jen, James, Kevin, Carolyn, Gal, Brian, Grace, Eric, Jake and Roshel

Betty Karger

June 21, 2015

Dear ZC,

To sum up your life in just a few words is an impossible task. While there is now a void for me, for your children and your grandchildren that will never be filled and a true feeling of deep sadness, we also have some amazing comfort.

When I was trying to decide how best to express our feelings, I came to one simple conclusion: what a great life you had!

You are always in our hearts and minds each day, and every day.

Happy Father's Day! We love you so much.

Betty, Jeff, Jen, James, Kevin, Carolyn, Gal, Brian, Grace, Eric, Jake and Roshel

Betty Karger

April 23, 2015

Dear ZC,

Today is our 48th Wedding Anniversary.

Your passing could never be a so-long forever.

My thoughts are an expression of the things you have been to me. For the past 46+ years you have been my mentor, my lover, beloved husband but most of all you have been my best friend.

Without you in my life, I would never be the person I am today.

And for all of that I thank you, my friend!

I can never repay you other than to have been there holding you close as I said so-long .......for now.

I love you and miss you,

Betty

Betty Karger

April 15, 2015

Dear Stu, Dad and Grandpa,

August 7, 1933 - April 15, 2014

One year gone and not forgotten.

You are missed with every breath and loved with every heartbeat.

The light of your presence shines in our hearts as it did in your life.

Your spirit, your love, your humor, your generosity and your passion for life live on.

We love you always and forever.

Betty, Jeff, Jen and James

Kevin, Carolyn, Gal
Brian, Eric, Grace, Jake, Roshel

Betty Karger

April 2, 2015

Dear Stu,

My darling, ZC, your passing leaves a heartache no one can heal, but our love leaves a memory no one can steal.

What joy you continue to bring to our lives! One year and we smile on this Passover Holiday with wonderful memories of you.

Thank you for always being there and having all the answers.

You will always be in our hearts and our heads.

Your ZC, your loving children and grandchildren,

Betty

Carolyn Karger

February 16, 2015

Pretty in pink, Stuart's party girl 4ever - ZC. We love you Grandma!!!

James Karger

February 15, 2015

Betty Karger

February 14, 2015

Dear ZC,

Valentine's Day brings thoughts of you and memories of love.

You and I viewed love as the thought of all the ways we showed we cared ... and our willingness to share our life, whatever it may be.

We believed that love is the thought of all the hopes and dreams we've seen come true - and every day we realized we were more and more in love with each other.

Valentine's Day is a special day - a day to celebrate my love for you, to remember and honor you and to say that our love is eternal.

My thoughts of you will never grow old. They are locked in my heart like letters of gold.

Happy Valentine's Day, ZC. You are forever in my heart.

Love,

Betty

Betty Karger

January 8, 2015

Dear ZC,

The sounds of December, 2014 - hearty laughter, soothing song and enthusiastic clinking of glasses echo my desire to make peace with the passing year.

The spirit of the season is one of warmth and generosity; and a time for me to embrace the promise of a new beginning.

Egyptian folklore tells us that the lotus flower is loved because it never dies. It is the same when each of us is loved ... and remembered.

Remembering you and loving you is a gift - a gift I have, and a gift I pass down.

ZC, you are loved and remembered each day, each month and each year.

Few have walked in love like us and I cherish every mile.

Wherever you are, you will always be in my heart. You are never gone.

Loving you always,

Betty

Betty Karger

December 21, 2014

My darling ZC,

Today is the Winter Solstice ..... the first day of winter, the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and at sunset, we begin the sixth day of Chanukah. Tradition is preserved, latkes are eaten, children receive gifts or gelt, dreidels spin and songs are sung but ....you are gone.

We gather together to light 5 menorahs to commemorate the victory of light over darkness. The warmth and glow of each candle makes our hearts and home bright, but we miss you.

We look for meaning in this season and peace in our hearts while we think of you with love and gratitude for the beautiful memories we have of this holiday and of every holiday.

We remember your laughter, your singing, your hugs, your jokes, your stories and your love.

We love you forever.

Betty

Carolyn Karger

December 1, 2014

For Stuart

We sipped chicken soup
in lemon kitchen walls
where I looked upon
your face,
basked in your
broad smile,
and waited
for what you would
say next.
Relaxed,
you spread out
the fortune
you had amassed
on stickball streets,
Genevan river banks,
antiseptic hospital floors;
like armfuls
of the finest garments
34th Street made,
or a caravan of carpets
steeped and dyed
in the East,
you laid them out,
one-by-one,
for our consideration.
From there
we admired them:
various Italian ices
(there was only
ever lemon),
Swiss girls
who made their own
mayonnaise,
the ridiculous echo
of the cheer
at Boys High,
slumming at Columbia,
bussing wedding halls,
Betty's hard-to-find,
hot-to-trot,
orange lipstick shade,
the blissful smell of
the new bar of soap,
a cup of dark coffee
measured in cc's,
million-dollar-workups
by bloated doctor
colleagues,
and other things
you pronounced
“bulls***”
in the most
delicious way.
We ate the catered meals
(like your mother,
Betty served cake)
and over those
delicate,
catacombed plates,
we rejoiced
and savored
the words
which I hold
so tightly,
as they contain
your heart.

by Carolyn Hall Karger © 2014

Jennifer Karger-Lange

November 26, 2014

Jennifer Karger-Lange

November 26, 2014

Jennifer Karger-Lange

November 26, 2014

Dad, tomorrow will be our first Thanksgiving holiday without you. We dearly miss you.

It seems so different without you around to make us laugh and to encourage us. Sitting around the dinner table tomorrow will be different, for sure. Not just the meal, but the conversation; the spirit of the holiday just won't be the same.

But, we are so grateful and so thankful for the quality of the time we spent together. We have so many cherished memories of you. We think of you always.

Love you,
Jen, Kevin, Brian and Eric

November 24, 2014

Chanukah 2013

Jeff Karger

November 22, 2014

Dear Dad,
The other day Gal said to Roshel, who has a part in a play: "Guess who is coming to see your show?" Roshel jumped with
happiness: "Grandma!" "Right, Gal said, "and who else?" Roshel smiled and asked: "Grandpa?"
We all wish you could be there, and we know that in your spirit you were. We are celebrating Thanksgiving, the first Thanksgiving without you. We have memories from previous years, and it seems like last year's was only yesterday. Everything was OK and we didn't even dream in our wildest dreams that the next Thanksgiving would be without you. But it is. We miss you. We have many things to be thankful for, but we wish we could share it all with you
Love,
Jeff, Gal & Roshel

Betty Karger

November 21, 2014

Thanksgiving - 2014

My sweet ZC,

On this Thanksgiving ... in the secret spaces of dreams, when secrets are all told and the petals all unfold, I will dream of you, my dearest love.

You are still giving me your wisdom, wit and love and you are eternally incomparable.

With endless love,

Betty

Betty Karger

November 21, 2014

Thanksgiving - 2014

My darling ZC,

Some days are so much harder than others ... Thanksgiving is one of those days. Every moment I lose a little hope, I hear you whispering ... "I am with you".

When I listen with my heart, I feel you around me soft and clear. Your love and spirit will be with me always.

I love you forever,

Betty

Betty Karger

October 23, 2014

Dear ZC,

Now that October is here, the Autumn colors have taken hold of the landscape - a composite of ochre, burgundy, cadmium and bronze. The colorful leaves are Nature's final gift before Winter.

You loved watching the leaves of red and gold drift by your window. You marveled at the spectacular display of Fall colors on a warm afternoon.

I remember how you enjoyed the sweet perfume of the apple harvest at Salingers and found it irresistible.

To borrow words from Frank Sinatra's "Autumn Leaves Lyrics", "I miss you most of all my darling, when autumn leaves start to fall."

I love you forever,

Betty

Betty Karger

October 23, 2014

My Darling ZC,

As Nature blushes before it undresses for Winter, I am thinking of you.

Now that Autumn has arrived and I hear the calls of the wild geese grow louder and more determined each day, I think of you.

When the beautiful leaves twirl and float dancing toward the earth, I think of you.

I miss you, I love you and I think of you every day.

Forever yours,
Betty

Betty Karger

September 24, 2014

Rosh Hashanah, 5775
September 24-25, 2014

Dear ZC,

Rosh Hashanah is a time of rejoicing, introspection and a time to celebrate the completion of another year. The children, grandchildren and I will gather once again but sadly, without you. We will eat Challah and apples with honey, and we will hear the blasts of the Shofar.

Dear ZC, Dad and Grandpa, you will be in our thoughts throughout the Holidays and we will be thinking about when we meet again .... don't know where, don't know when. But we know that we will meet again some sunny day. All of us will keep smiling just like you would want us to till the blue skies drive the dark clouds away.

During the Holidays, we will celebrate your presence in our lives. You made us think, and you made us feel special. In our eyes, no one can hold a candle to you. We love you and miss you so much.

I love you forever,
Betty

Betty Karger

September 24, 2014

Rosh Hashanah - 5775 - September 24 - 25, 2014

Dear ZC,

As the children, grandchildren and I keep the High Holy Days, we reflect on the past year. The Torah calls Rosh Hashanah a day of Memory - memories of Love, "I remember to you the lovingkindness of your youth, the love of your nuptials". (Jeremiah 2:2)

Journaling is a path to self-soothing and one of the joys of journal writing is rereading past entries. To us, all the entries in your guest book are something to be relished in wonder.

Since summer is now over and the Holidays are here, we think of butterflies leaving for another year:

Hello sweet, sweet butterfly that reminds us of our home. Please try to give us strength as we try to live alone. Although our hearts are broken, they can beat very fast. But as you give us company, this feeling will not last. ZC, Dad, Grandpa, you have been missing less than a year and every time we think of you, our eyes will shed some tears. We wish that we could see you for just another night, because your handsome smiling face would be such a wonderful sight.

Today and always, we remember your welcoming smile, your kindness and your goodness. The beautiful qualities of your life shall endure forever in our hearts.

We remember you with love, laughter and tears. You are so missed.

All my love,

Betty

Cousin Jonathan Zweigel

August 16, 2014

Dear Stuart, Betty & Family

Fond childhood memories are a wonderful lifetime gift and I wanted you to know that among my very fondest such memories was always visiting your mom and pop, my Aunt Grace and Uncle Dan....wonderful hugs and kisses, the best food and being playfully teased by my older cousins Stuart, Norman & Ted. I will always remember the bus ride down Hillside Avenue and then north to Briarwood anticipating a great fun day with my relatives. Stu made me feel special when he proclaimed me the "Union Tpke Kid"... because that's how I pronounced, at my young age, the Union Turnpike subway station stop. Even way back then Stu was honing his endearing comic skills. Of course Stu was so much more than a man with a terrific sense of humor... hugely intelligent and inquisitive about life and a kind, caring & loving husband, father and grandfather....truth be told, when I think of Stuart I think of George Bailey, the wonderful devoted family man that Jimmy Stewart played in the iconic movie "It's a Wonderful Life". And as I write this it strikes me ...
Jimmy (Stewart...Stuart) Karger! Betty...we've always loved you and your love and devotion for Stuart comes through in your words in these pages.

August 8, 2014

I will always remember how Uncle Stuart's wonderful sense of humor would liven up family gatherings. I remember fondly Stuart's 80th birthday party last year, his 75th and so many other family celebrations over the years. You could always count on Uncle Stuart to make you laugh. I loved his jokes and his laughter was infectious. I also enjoyed his stories about the old days in Brooklyn!
You are greatly missed Uncle Stuart! We send our love to your family.

Love,
Donna, Jesse, Amanda and Marc

August 7, 2014

Jeff Karger

August 7, 2014

I can't believe it was only a year ago we celebrated your 80th birthday. Everyone was so happy and had so much fun! We miss spending happy times, celebrations, and holidays with you Dad. But even on weekends when we go visit Mom, when we arrive we expect to see you sitting in your chair and laughing. Even though you're not there, it still seems like you are and we can still hear you laughing.
We love you Dad, we miss you, and we wish you Happy Birthday.

Love, Jeff, Gal, and Roshel

August 7, 2014

For Stu's family. We had a shop teacher in P.S. 54 who lost his son early in WWII. He had us write this memorial in our graduation books. "The successful man is not measured by dollars and cents but he is who has gained the respect and confidence of men and the love of little children. Who tried to leave the world better than he found it whether by an improved poppy, a perfect poem or a rescued soul. Who filled his niche and accomplished his task. Whose life is an inspiration, whose memory is a benediction." With love, Liliane and Abe

August 7, 2014

Liz Karger

August 7, 2014

Family gatherings will not be the same...Uncle Stuart was such a wonderful presence, his humor, his stories, his warmth. We miss him and will cherish all the good times we had together.

Sending much love to the family on this day.

Love, Liz, John and William

August 7, 2014

Jennifer Karger-Lange

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August 7, 2014

Dad, if you were still alive, we would be celebrating your 81st birthday today, and celebrating you. We can still celebrate you by celebrating the memories, the fun, the moments, the laughs, the jokes... I'll never forget them.

You went through life making people smile. Your beautiful, unique personality was like no other.

Today, I am smiling and tearing up at the same time, thinking of you, but the smile is winning! See, your magic still works!

Happy Birthday Dad!
With love,
Jenny

August 6, 2014

James Karger

August 6, 2014

Happy Birthday, Grandpa. We miss you more than we can say.

We think of you every day - especially when we are laughing. When we find something especially funny, we can't help but think of you and how you might react to the comic situation. You, after all, influenced our senses of humor more than anyone because of all the time we spent laughing together, and because of how much you loved to laugh and to make us laugh. And when we feel you laughing with us, you are right there with us, as always.

Today is a very special day, and we look back on all of the birthdays we were so fortunate to celebrate with you. We would gather around the table for a special meal and special dessert, and after dinner Mom would lay out all of your carefully wrapped birthday presents on the table in front of you. We would sing you “Happy Birthday”, and you would smile a very special smile – contented and bashful at the same time. It seems like just yesterday… a memory and a sight that will last forever.

We've collected some photos of our cherished, happy birthdays together. We love you, and we will love you and miss you always.

All our love,
James, Carolyn, Grace and Jake

Leah Karger

August 6, 2014

Dear Betty, Jeff, Gal, Jen, Kevin, James and Carolyn,
Stu was such a special person, gracious and handsome to the end. I treasure the visits I made when he was ill , he even looked wonderful then and had the same sense of humor as ever.
He was a welcoming host and kept the seders lively and fun. He drew people to him and I miss him.
May you find comfort in your memories of the myriad
happy, happy times you all enjoyed.
Love, Leah

Betty Karger

August 6, 2014

Dear "ZC",

Tomorrow, August 7, 2014, is your 81st birthday. I am thinking of you and I am remembering your beautiful smile, the twinkle in your eyes and your special hugs.

The impact you had on my life goes beyond words. You taught me the essence of elegance and your enthusiasm for life inspired me every day.

You were a great story teller and I remember your tales about growing up in Brooklyn, Essex Camp, playing punch ball, having fun with your good friends Abe and Stan, Hebrew School, get togethers at your grandparent's home, Sundays at Aunt Edna's house, enjoying you cousins - Leonard, Pearl, Betty and Shelly, Columbia, crew, and Geneva Medical School. Your stories were a source of fascination and laughter to everyone who heard them.

As an avid reader, you loved "devouring" The New York Times every day. You also received great pleasure watching Turner Classic Movies with your little Corgi, Lily by your side. You had a great talent for making others feel special and at ease ... and you enjoyed talking to people of all walks of life about their hometowns, careers and interests.

I am reminded of a quote (author unknown), "Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away". "ZC", you left me with a treasure trove of moments that will continue to take my breath away. Until I hold you again, I will love you with every breath and miss you with every heartbeat.

The day you were born, I can't help thinking that on that day, August 7, 1933 - God put a rainbow in the clouds.

Sending warmest hugs and all my love,

I love you forever,

Betty

Betty Karger

August 6, 2014

August 6, 2014

My darling Stu,

Tomorrow, August 7, 2014, is your birthday - you would have been 81 years old. You passed away sixteen weeks ago and I have missed you so terribly all day, every day.

I remember a time during your illness when you said to me, " I don't want to see any sad faces". Instead, you want us to smile when we think of you.

You were truly a man for all seasons and one in a million - more knowledgeable than an encyclopedia, funnier than the Marx Brothers, handsome enough to embarrass Gregory Peck, a consummate, caring and compassionate physician with a twinkle in your eye and a heart much softer than you liked to acknowledge. You were an exceptional man and above all the smartest, warmest, most loving husband, father and grandfather there was.

I have memories of how you loved to sing and dance even though you felt you were not a good dancer ... not as good as your Dad or your two brothers, Ted and Norman. At family celebrations your happy, enthusiastic spirit moved you to "belt out" a Yiddish tune, "Bay Mir Bister Sheyn" (To Me You Are Lovely) and then joyfully pretend to dance your version of the "kazatske".

Sadly, that song has ended .. but the memory lingers on.

Maya Angelou writes, " I've learned that people will forget what you said people will forget what you did but people will never forget how you made them feel". The warm feelings you engendered in us, and the laughter, grace, love and light you brought into our lives will not be extinguished but will only grow stronger through your children and grandchildren.

My darling Stu, you and the song are gone ... but the memory, the light ... and the warm feelings you brought into our lives linger on.

I love you forever,

Betty

Shelly and Doris Baron

August 6, 2014

Remembering Stu

Dear Betty,

As Stuart's birthday date approaches we're reminded again of how much Doris and I miss him. When we were together, he was always warm, interesting and so much fun. We celebrated many happy family occasions together, both yours and ours. He was the same when we could get together for lunch in your area on a trip on our way south.

Of course, for me his loss is especially personal and painful as my life was entwined with his in many ways. I was born less than a year after he was. His mother and mine were the closest of sisters. His father and mine had connections that made them more than just in-laws. Each of us were the youngest child in our respective families. And if that wasn't enough, we were both named after the same person (my paternal grandfather). It almost seems that we were destined to be the closest of cousins and Stu was certainly mine.

When we were young, we mostly saw each other at holiday times. I remember playing together at Bubbie and Zadeh's home at Passover seders. We played a version of marbles where our marbles were actually filberts. We lived in different neighborhoods so we didn't go to the same secondary schools. Stu went to Boys High School which was highly regarded at the time and close to his home. Six months later I chose to go there too, even though it required a long trip from where we lived. We were in different years but did have a few classes together. Invariably, we would find something to laugh about in those classes and I remember one time being chided for laughing too much in class.

Stu went on to Columbia and I chose to go to Brooklyn College and we saw less of each other but managed to do some things together until he went to medical school in Geneva. In 1955, I went into the Air Force and had the good fortune to be assigned to NACA (later to become NASA) in Hampton, VA.

By the time he graduated from Medical School in 1959, I was still in Virginia working for NASA as a government employee. I recall our getting together at least once then but don't remember anything specific except that we were glad to see each other.

Our closeness increased again when Stu and I each married exceptional women, both of them being loving and family-oriented people. Through the years, we each traveled significant lengths to attend celebrations and parties at the other families venue. It was wonderful for us and I had the chance to again interact significantly with him and to see the wonderful, beloved mature man my cousin (so eloquently described by others) had become.

His illness and the impact it had on his family had a great impact on Doris and me. Each night at dinner we said a prayer (often accompanied by tears) for him and your family, first for a possible cure and then for limited suffering, as much happiness as possible, and a peaceful ending. Although we understood completely why, it was difficult not to see him and not to be able to tell him how much he meant to us. We were consoled somewhat by the memory of our last visit together at the diner near Bedford where we had lunch with Stu, Betty and Leah. Stu was his usual joking self.

We loved Stu and we love you Betty and your wonderful family.

Shelly and Doris

Judie Lange

August 4, 2014

Dear family of Stu,
I know you all know that I was a big fan of Stu's. We first met at NYU when Bob and I attended an end of school function for Kevin and Jen. (Jen actually has a picture posted of that night with her dad). I was nervous to be meeting the good doctor whose daughter was dating Kevin. But the minute Stu shook my hand I knew that I had a friend.

While Bob and I lived in CT we had the chance to join family gatherings at the Bedford residence. Stu was always so welcoming and Betty the most gracious hostess in the world. And of course Stu would keep everyone laughing because there was probably no one happier each day then Stu .

One of my fondest memories was watching Stu participate in Brian's Bar Mitzvah. Being a witness to the joy of a grandfather on such a special day was a memory I have recalled many times. At the reception I had the honor of sitting next to Stu. I think I was seated there to allow Jen and Betty to handle the hosting duties but what a privilege it was. We laughed the entire time. Sadly I did not realize it would be the last time I would see Stu. But I do know I gave him a big hug as he was leaving.

I feel lucky to have had a chance to write Stu and let him know how special he was to Bob and me. I continued to send cards each week because I wanted him to be reminded of the love. When Kevin called with the news we were so sad. We knew Stu fought a courageous battle and if anyone could have kicked cancer it would have been Stu. As the months go on there is comfort that he is at peace.

As his birthday approaches I send Stu big birthday hugs in heaven. For his family I continue to pray that they will get to the place where the happy memories take over.

With love to all
Judie and Bob