Dr. Paul S. Auerbach

Poughkeepsie - Dr. Paul S. Auerbach passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. Dr. Auerbach practiced Gastroenterology in the community for over thirty years. He was a kind and dedicated Physician, beloved by his patients. He was a true healer with a reverence for scientific rigor.

Paul was born on March 12, 1957 in Manhattan, NY to Zareth and Anita Auerbach. Raised on the Upper West Side of the City, he attended LaGuardia High School of Music and Art and spent much of his youth at the Central Park Tennis courts. He was a regionally ranked tennis player and talented teacher. He attended Hunter College and NYU Medical School.

The center of his life was his family. Paul instilled his deep love for classical music in all of his children. He loved animals, wildlife and time spent in nature. His clever and at times irreverent humor never concealed his caring and empathic heart. He will be deeply missed by his wife Cary, his children, Zoe, Eric, Jonathan, Alana, Nick, Christina and Josephine; his grandchildren Owen and Olive, his sister Debby and many cherished family members, friends and colleagues. Gifts in his memory may be made to the Wildlife Conservation Society or WQXR.

Services were private and have taken place. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wm. G. Miller & Son F.H., Inc., 371 Hooker Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. If you wish to send an online condolence please visit our website at www.wmgmillerfuneralhome.com

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Published by Poughkeepsie Journal from Nov. 24 to Nov. 29, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul Auerbach

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15 Entries

March 26, 2021

In my 70 years he was the best dr I ever had his kindness & listening to his patience we lost the best dr in all of Dutchess county

Beth Nowik

December 1, 2020

He was a great man and an awesome Doctor! He was my Dr for almost 20 years, a neighbor for almost 9 years. He will be deeply missed ! My condolences to his family.

Jane velie

November 30, 2020

You will be missed great doctor always took care of my mom dad and me so sorry

Jonyo Evans

November 29, 2020

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Deepest condolences!

Lisa Korhummel

November 29, 2020

This is so very heartbreaking. I too, was one of Dr Auerbach's many patients who's diagnosis saved my life, and for that I am forever grateful. If you talk to any colleague who had the privilege of working with him, they would immediately tell you he was the best of the best. He was always there and available with his kind and reassuring manor. it is not often in this day and age that you feel your doctor really "takes care of you" Dr Auerbach took care of his patients. I would often see him at our favorite restaurant with his beautiful wife Cary, always warm and friendly. I also remember seeing him at the Powerhouse theater several years ago, sitting a few rows in front of us, his wife on one side and his daughter on the other, her head lovingly resting on his shoulder. To me, a memorable and beautiful image of a kind and wonderful husband, father and doctor. He will be immensely missed, and is truly irreplaceable. My sincere and deepest condolences to his wife and family.

Roberta E. DeCarlo

November 28, 2020

My deepest sympathies to the doctor's family. Dr. Auerbach was my doctor. He saved my life! He was a "No Nonsense" Doctor, but did so with kindness and understanding. You could always see his empathy in his eyes!
The world has certainly lost a wonderful doctor!

Marisa Moeller

November 27, 2020

My Sincerest Condolences to you and your whole family, Cary. I am so terribly sorry for your loss.

Marisa Moeller

November 27, 2020

Please accept my deepest condolences to you and your entire family, Cary. I am so terribly sorry for your loss.

Bonnie Strang

November 27, 2020

I will always miss you!!! This is so tough to deal with. We worked together every day, all day for years. I spent more time with you than I did my family and friends. We were constantly talking, sharing stories and joking. I truly valued your friendship and admired you as a mentor. Losing you is devastating to the core. You will always be my Pablo! Love you always! Love, Bonita

Renee Santiago

November 27, 2020

My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. It was an honor to work with such a compassionate and kind man. He was such an amazing diagnostician and had a wonderful bedside manner. Rest in peace my friend.

Victor Gaines

November 26, 2020

A good man, a good life lived. I will miss him much.

Ed Farrey

November 26, 2020

Dr. Auerbach was the first in a series of doctors that saved my life (colon cancer). Although I didn't know him well, he impressed me as being a true gentleman with a caring nature. Tears do not come easy for me, but upon seeing his obituary, they were running down my cheeks.
I want his family to know the high regard with which he will always be held.
I am sorry for your loss.

Ed Farrey

Ashok Shah

November 25, 2020

Paul and I knew each other only casually at Vassar Hosp but we often talked classical music. My last vivid memory with him was 10 yrs ago just before I retired and that was Max Bruch's Kol Nedrei for cello n orch. I remember him as a very genuine person, kind and gentle. My sincere condolences to the family. Ashok Shah, MD (nephrologist)

Ginny Malcuit

November 25, 2020

Dr.Auerbach was not only a colleague but a wonderful friend.He was kind and always eager to chat .He was also my doctor.I will miss his conversations and sense of humor.He was an excellent doctor.This is a tremendous loss for all of us .May he rest in eternal peace.

Irene Scofield

November 25, 2020

Dr. Auerbach was one of the best doctors I ever worked with. What a great loss. My deepest sympathy.

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