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Kenneth Rothman Obituary
November 13, 1947 - March 21, 2015
Kenneth Rothman, M.D., loving husband and father, died peacefully at home in Oakland, supported by friends and family, on March 21 from pancreatic cancer. He leaves behind his wife and true love, Laurie, his beautiful daughters, Sarah and Zoe, his sister Carol Lapidus, and many nephews, nieces, loving family members and friends. He was predeceased by his sister, Ellen Witlieb. Ken was born in Brooklyn, NY. He attended Midwood High School, Brooklyn College, and New York Medical College. Ken completed his training in Family Medicine in California. A compassionate and caring physician, he practiced Family Medicine for over 30 years in Hayward and Castro Valley and was a valued member of the East Bay medical community. His great passions were traveling, skiing, scuba diving, playing tennis and The Grateful Dead. Ken was a wonderful, humorous, kind human being with an enormous capacity for friendship. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.A memorial service will be held on April 12, 2015 at 2:00p.m. at Temple Sinai, 2808 Summit St. in Oakland. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice or to Pathways Hospice.
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claire
March 23, 2024
I wish Dr.Rothman was still with us because they just don't make them like he was anymore. He was no push over though. Hard working, honest, made you understand what your choices were with no fooling around, but a wonderful sense of dry humor. Miss all that about him. And I'm sure his family misses him so much more. My condolences to all of you. He was a great man that gave me no choice but to survive. And I've run into a MD recently who worked with him early in their career that surprised me about knowing him and felt the same sense of respect and comfort he seemed to naturally have. My love to you. Claire
Claire
August 17, 2023
Dr.Rothman was my primary physician in the 1980's; And I can honestly say on due to his perseverance I would not be alive today over 2 mysterious & unrelated which were years apart health issues. What came up on X-rays each made no sense and something he'd never seen anything like it on both but on both time was of the essence or I wasn't going to survive; he was determined to make me live whether or not either could be explained at the end. To his family and friends I'm sorry for all the time I took away from you at these moments. He was a great man and MD. I was lucky to have had him force me through to survive. A quality you just don't see anymore that I've come to find. TY Claire
Maxine
March 23, 2023
Dr. Rothman was a wonderful healer.
He could help me just by entering the room.
Christina Meyers(formerly Pulliam)
April 23, 2015
I just found out that Dr. Rothman had passed. I have had him as my doc for many years, and was always impressed with his care. Being s nurse myself, I appreciated his honesty and wonderful sense of humor. I will truly miss him. My prayers to his family and staff for peace during this difficult time.
Christina and Bob Meyers
April 23, 2015
Our prayers to Dr. Rothman's family and staff. He was a wonderful physician.
April 15, 2015
So sad to lose such a wonderful, kind, and funny doctor in Dr Rothman. He always made time to listen to me (no matter how emotional I was or how often I saw him!), and I appreciated that he'd laugh at my sarcasm and my jokes. You will be missed, Doctor...love and prayers to your family..
John Pierotti
April 14, 2015
This doctor will be sorely missed. He was truly a caring, kind, and considerate of your feelings always. I saw him until almost the end and he never let on he was real sick, though I noticed he looked weak.
I discovered today he passed and it has hit me hard.
Very compassionate, and very knowledgeable he will be missed. My condolences go out to his family and staff. This brings tears to my eyes. A great, great, guy.
Nancy Winslow
April 12, 2015
The medical community lost one of the best - Dr Rothman truly lived and served his patients by the hipocratic oath. The world lost a truly remarkable and caring man. I was his patient for over 20 years and he always treated with me with kindness and respect. Never rushed. May he RIP
April 3, 2015
I have been a patient of Dr.Rothman for over 30 years. He has been a wonderful doctor. He will be misssed by all who knew him
MARY Curtner and family.
Marlene DeCosta
April 1, 2015
My condolences to all!
Dr. Kenneth Rothman was my medical doctor for over 20 years. He was a outstanding doctor! He was the doctor who took care of me when I became very ill and he helped saved my life almost three years ago. God Bless you Dr. Rothman. You will be greatly remembered and truly missed.
terry yanishefsky
April 1, 2015
I knew Kenny at when we both were at Brooklyn college and a few years after that. it's nice to know that he stayed the kind of person he was as a young man; he was a really nice guy and a good person.
Elliott Lawson
March 31, 2015
Dr. Rothman has been our family doctor over twenty years caring for both our sons until they went off to college. He will be greatly missed by our family.
Joseph and Yolanda Levingston
March 31, 2015
Our prayers and deepest condolences go out to Dr. Rothman's family and his medical staff. He was our family physician for more than 26 years years. We always felt comfortable with him. And, we always felt confident that he was taking the best care of us. We will always remember Dr. Rothman with great gratitude.
Ken G
March 30, 2015
You will be missed by many Dr Rothman.
Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Betty & Ed Elder
March 30, 2015
Dr Rothman has been my husband and I Dr for over 20 yrs he was always very compassionate and showed great empathy and understanding. He was always great at listening and explaining everything that was going on. His staff is exceptional and I know he will be missed by so many. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. RIP Dr Rothman you touched so many lives now you get to look over us.
Jesse and Arline Guerrero
March 30, 2015
Dr. Rothman was our family physician for almost 30 years. He is the reason that my husband is still with us as it was through his great efforts, my husband was able to get a liver transplant 27 years ago. We knew him as a very caring doctor and always felt comfortable with him. In fact Jesse use to always called him "Kenny". We always knew that Dr. Rothman took good care of us and was a wonderful advocate when we needed specialized care. We will always remember Dr. Rothman with the greatest gratitude and will greatly miss him as our doctor.
Maxine and Tom Sitts, Breckenridge
March 30, 2015
Life will not be the same for us with Dr. Rothman's passing. He was our favorite doctor ever -- and we are 67 and 71 years old, with lots of doctor-related experiences. His medical care was THE BEST. And even more, we felt his broader caring spirit. It shined through his quiet, thoughtful demeanor every time we saw him. Our deepest sympathy to his family! You were so blessed to be a part of his life. May you try to find some peace in knowing how much he was loved by his patients.
Jesse and Arline Guerrero
March 30, 2015
Our deepest condolences to Dr. Rothman's family, friends and his medical staff. He was our family physician for almost 30 years and as we say, the reason my husband. Jesse. is still with us as he fought to get him his liver transplant 27 years ago. We always felt comfortable with him, in fact Jesse use to call him Kenny. And, we always felt confident that he was taking the best care of us. We will always remember Dr. Rothman with great gratitude.
Connie Brito
March 30, 2015
I have been a patient of Dr. Rothman for about 22 years. We was a very caring person and a wonderful doctor. I will truly miss him. May he rest in eternal peace.
lisa britto
March 27, 2015
I was an employee of Dr. Rothman for 13 years. He was an excellent doctor & boss. Our team at Dr. Rothmans office was the best. We were like family & I'm thankful for all that I learned & experienced there over the years. He will be deeply missed by his staff & patients. My thoughts & prayers go out to his wife Laurie & daughters Sarah & Zoe. May the love & happy memories bring you peace & strength.
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