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Harold Scheraga Obituary
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Willow Wedemeyer
October 18, 2020
Dear Harold, I was thinking of you today, your 99th birthday, and remembering with fondness and humor all the time we spent together and the irreplaceable scientific training you gave me, which I try to pass on to my students. You were also a mensch, a man of the finest fiber, and I'm grateful for wonderful luck I had in knowing you.
Feng Ni
August 17, 2020
We are saddened at hearing Professor Scheraga's passing. In his memory, we highlight our dear Professor's passion for science and exemplary dedication to education. His hunger for understanding nature and rigor of research advancement have been the defining inspiration for me both as a graduate student and as a researcher to this moment. The imprint you have left on us will continue to shine for a very long time to come!
Ming-Hong Hao
August 16, 2020
Professor Harold Scheraga was a larger than life figure. He left positive impacts on so many people, including myself. He represented the best part of humanity. May Harold’s spirit live in eternity!
Patricia Morgan Giordano
August 9, 2020
Very sorry to hear of Dr. Scheraga's passing my thoughts are with you at this time. I worked in the Chemistry Department for Dr. Roald Hoffmann from 1991-1997 he was a very hard working professor. I always remember seeing walking in the halls of Baker Laboratory and when he would come and see Dr. Hoffmann. He sure did know about Chemistry. Very nice person and I am glad I got to know about Chemistry. RIP
Enrico Purisima
August 7, 2020
Harold was a great mentor and role model for me as a graduate student in his lab. His passion for excellence inspired me to strive for the best in everything I do. He was very demanding but kind at the same time. He truly cared about the well-being of his extended family of graduate students and postdocs. I am a better scientist and person because of him.
Dave Rogachefsky
August 6, 2020
My sincere condolences on your loss. May your memories always always remain strong. Your Dad was always ver kind and respectful to me even when I probably didn't warrant it. Says a lot about his character.
Leonard Dawson
August 6, 2020
Dan,
I have such find memories of growing up together that it's hard to lose the people who were a part of our childhood. I miss your folks and will always think fondly of them and our early years.
Your Friend Always,
Len Dawson
Joel Rabinowitz
August 5, 2020
Dear Judy, Debby and Danny,
Wow, that was quite an amazing service today at Lake View Cemetery. I was so glad to be able to “attend”, and to hear Danny’s, Alexandra’s and the other moving remembrances of your father. Despite the circumstances of the pandemic, he was honored very appropriately. I have many memories of times spent with him and Miriam. When Dorothy and I last visited with them, at Kendal, Harold told us about working for the Air Force in North Carolina during the war, testing training programs for bomber gunners... What a life he had! May his memory be for a blessing.
Michele Lasker
August 5, 2020
Dear Judy, Debbie, and Danny - I am so sorry to hear about your father’s passing. I remember when we were at DeWitt Junior High School and your father gave a lecture to the students on chemistry. I have wonderful memories of growing up in the same neighborhood around the corner from each other. I will always remember your parents love for each other. May they both Rest In Peace. Michele Kramer Lasker
Bernie Cook
August 5, 2020
Judy ,Debbie & Danny ,
Was so sorry to read and hear of your fathers passing . He was a wonderful professor to work with and for . Spent 20 years rebuilding his DNA model for the state fair . He was a man that knew what he wanted and he was always quick to thank us for anything we could do for him . I worked in the Chemistry Machine Shop 20 years so got to know him well . My condolences to the family and now he will be together with his lovely wife . Guessing maybe even his long time Secretary Gwen Parr .
Keane Leitch
August 4, 2020
Dr. Scheraga, even in light of your worldly success, you remained a thoughtful, kind and compassionate individual. It has been a great privilege to have known you. Rest in Peace. My condolences to the immediate and extended Scheraga family.
Jeff Kramer
August 4, 2020
Judy, Debbie & Danny
I am sorry to hear of your father's passing. I do have fond memories of both our families during the time when you lived on Dryden Road and we lived on Oak Avenue; and of course growing up in Ithaca.
Please accept my sincerest condolences
Jeff Kramer
Jianhan Chen
August 3, 2020
Harold, you were a pioneer and a great inspiration to several generations of scientists. We will all deeply miss you! Rest In Peace.
Andy Maynard
August 3, 2020
As a long time student of physical chemistry and biomolecules, I am sad to hear of Professor Scheraga's passing. He was a giant in his field and truly an engaging individual. I only had the privilege of meeting him once, when he was giving a lecture at NIH circa 1998, where I was a postdoc. But I will never forget him. Over lunch, we (myself and a former Scheraga graduate student) salvaged his styrofoam coffee cup from his lunch tray and decided to create a shrine to it in our office. It brought us good luck, as did the many scientific connections and contributions to his lab at Cornell.
Best wishes to his colleagues, friends, and family. Sincerely, Andy Maynard
Bernice Jeffries
August 3, 2020
Sending my love and condolences to the entire Scheraga family!!!
Wonderful memories of a terrific Uncle
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