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for Abraham Sherer
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Catherine Suitto
November 30, 2006
Dear Risa and Family-You having just told me tonite of the passing of your dad and mother has brought me great sadness knowing the world has lost such people, but also knowing that God opened His arms to them and took them home. I was 12 years old when I reluctingly met your father. Being terrified of needles all my whole life, into adulthood, your father worked with me so much and today I have all my teeth because of him. (I'm 63 years old). He sang to me, made me laugh, was gentle when I needed a needle and we got through it. He even got out of bed at 2:00 am when I had a Wisdom Tooth out that gave me trouble as a teen in the middle of the night! We both remembered that forever.He helped me get through back surgery at age 40 and it was a good decision which he helped me make at that time. I feel a great loss but feel so glad I had the opportunity to have known your father and mother in my lifetime. Thank you for your help too tonite on the phone. You definitey take after your parents! God Bless
Cathie (Devlin/Kakely) Suitto, Galway, NY
Ed & Mary Lou Attarian
July 10, 2006
Our love and deepest regrets to all of Abe's family. He was a very special and rare individual, as was Eunie. My AHS friend, and our family dentist.
Steven Frisch
January 10, 2006
I have many memories of Dr. Sherer and more than a few relate to the AMCH Dental Residency. Imagine my surprise, that at this late date (1/10/06), to find that he is still lobbying for the Dental program at AMCH. Actually, I am not surprised. I never met a more sincere, committed or persistent man.
Kim Healy
July 26, 2005
My sincere condolences to Risa and family on your loss. We all know your Dad will always be in our hearts. It was a true pleasure to know and work with Abe on the National Kidney Foundation Board of Directors. He was a good friend and I will miss him.
Robin and Ron Scharf
July 13, 2005
To the family of Abe,
We were so sorry to recently hear of your loss. We were in Europe until this past week and just heard the sad news. Suzie, your father was a great role model and a pleasure to talk with anytime we saw him. He was an inspiration and will be missed. Sorry we weren't here to give you our condolences in person.
Chris & Dianne Maestro
July 9, 2005
My partner, my colleague, my mentor, my friend, I am so sad to realize that you've left to continue your good work elsewhere. I am sure heaven could use our singing dentist to brighten up the place a bit. Thanks to all the Sherer's for adding me to the family as Abe's "kid brother". It was a distinction that I always cherished. We will all miss him but delight in having had him in our lives. Eunie, now you've got him back!
Gail D'Arcy
July 8, 2005
To the Family of Dr. Abe Sherer:
God has summoned one of his angels home today. Free from pain and trials of life, He sent him on his way.
As a beautiful butterfly winging to a Heavenly place, He joins his loved ones gone before, Who rejoice to see his face. Now, we who are left behind, will shed great tears of sorrow, And go on living day-to-day and all the coming morrows.
But tho' you'll miss his radiant smile, try hard not to grieve, For
he looks down with love on you, that you must believe. Your golden memories you will relive to keep him in your heart, Until you meet at Heaven's door, and there you'll never part.
As Gods has granted me the inspiration to create poetry like this, so did God grant Abe the ability to inspire all those who knew and loved him. May God bless and comfort you all in your great loss. I will miss him.
Cantor Larry Kornit
July 5, 2005
When I was called about Uncle Abe’s passing, (yes I was a cousin, but when you were with Abe it was always “Uncle Abe”), it made me realize just how lucky I was to have had him in my life and how lucky we all were to share his gifts of love, family community and laughter. For those of you who remembered the joke, he introduced me to the term “A Safer Torah”J I did not make it to this years Seder but did make it for last years, and it was incredible. Families like ours do not get a chance to get together all the time but when we did, to say the least the love was intense. He was warm with a smile that lit up the room and almost matched his intellect. The love that he and Eunie shared is a love affair that will go down in history as one of the great love stories of all time. When he and Eunie came out to our wedding with the matching tie and dress, I was so proud that we were that important for them to come to Chicago and show thier love and support and even make a toast. I join with all of those who loved and will always remember “Abey Baby”! He was a good Father, Husband, Uncle, Grandfather and friend. We are glad we had him for as long as we did and we are going to miss him. I am proud to be able to join in unison for all of those who knew Uncle Abe and say, “Abe Sherer, Now there was a man!”
Cantor Larry and Lauren Kornit
Steven Susswein
July 5, 2005
Sherer family, please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of Dr. Sherer. I have nothing but the fondest memories of him. May God comfort you among all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Marta Plass
July 4, 2005
Many condolences on your loss of a very special person. My heart goes out to you all during this difficult time. Love and prayers, Marta and family
Karen Fontanelli
July 3, 2005
Risa - I never knew your Dad, but you have been in my life for 9 years and have shared him with me through your stories. Those stories will keep him with you in your heart and fill your life with comforting smiles, laughter, love and wonderful warm memories when you least expect them. My prayers are with you and your family.
Donna Hauprich
June 30, 2005
So sad to lose a life long friend (and dentist). From the early '50s when I had my 1st visit with 20+ cavities in my baby teeth to my college days when I'd drive home from Michigan for a checkup - even when he was in post-retirement. Doc was a supportive and caring friend. I remember the dreaded visits as a kid when I'd get sick in the chair and cry - a lot! After a few times of that ole Doc made me clean up my mess then put me in his office to calm down. I knew there was no escape when I was sent to the office! In later years when I would stop in for a check up, Doc and Eunie always had me for pre dental visit, bagels, and coffee. I met Isaac and Jeremy when they were barely walking and how in the years that followed he would so proudly speak of his children and grandchildren. I cherish the notes he sent over the years always kidding me about my tuba. Both Abe and Eunie are threads in the tapestry of the many lives they've touched. They will be missed deeply, but will always be a part of who we are. Thank you Doc for you love, kindness, and compassion. May you rest in peace.
Carol LaFleur
June 30, 2005
What a truly remarkable man -- what a truly remarkable legacy he leaves. I was blessed to know Dr. Sherer for the past three years as the Executive Director of the National Kidney Foundation. I was tremendously touched by Dr. Sherer's warmth and kindness, his spirit, sense of humor, his love of life, and his dedication to making a difference for so many. He brought many, many smiles to my face and my heart, just as I know he did so many others. I will miss him dearly, but will always smile when I think of him and always remember the many wonderful ways in which he touched the lives of so many.
Alan Dubow
June 29, 2005
A man with such extensive involvement in his community will be missed by many. Hopefully, the sadness of passing is assuaged, even if just a little, by the recognition that it marks the completion of a life well spent. With time, the memory of those accomplishments, and of your relationship with him, will be what dominates your thoughts about him.
Anne Orens
June 29, 2005
I have such vivid memories of Uncle Abie singing to me as he distracted me from syringes and drills. 'Wild Irish Rose' was my particular favorite. And when my own dad wasn't around, chances are he was visiting with Abie and Eunie 'having a little nosh' as they tested out the latest batch of chopped chicken liver. I'm very grateful to have known him
Diana Adams
June 29, 2005
With deep and sincere sympathy to the Sherer family. My thoughts are with you.
Madeleine Bohrer
June 29, 2005
Abe--friendly, observant, generous, dear, always there. We first met at the college Risa, Laird, and I attended. It was a "family" weekend. I had no family with me, so can you guess who my surrogate dad was? Abe, of course! For years I attended the family Seders and Abe was always welcoming and dear. Someone I could truly call "father." Thanks, Abe and Eunie for your children and their families. You have done well in your earthly lifetimes and will always be with me in my heart. I love you all!
Cathy Agnello Williams
June 29, 2005
Dear Risa, Michael and Suzy, Abe was my second father, just as Eunie was my second mother. It was a privilege to know him for more than 32 years and to be a part of the family. I will always remember him, his bass rumble of a voice, his sense of humor and the twinkle in his eye. I am so sorry that I cannot be with you to sit shiva, but I am there in spirit. Much love to all the kids, grandkids, Passover Cousins, friends and family. Love Cathy
Lee Marshall
June 28, 2005
Abe Sherer was just the most amazing guy! I met him during my tenure at the National Kidney Foundation and we became good friends. Caring, loving and compassionate, he retained his sunny disposition, good sense of humor and optimistic outlook where others would have lost good faith. It was a measure of his character and of the man himself.
I was so saddened to know that his time on earth had come to an end but equally gladdened to believe that his spirit remains.
My family joins with yours in celebrating the memory of the very special Abe Sherer.
Lee K. Marshall, former NKF Executive Director
John McDermott
June 28, 2005
So sorry for your loss
Gail Exler
June 28, 2005
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Sherer family. What fond memories I have of Dr. Abraham Sherer. He was our family dentist for many years. He was the most out going, most positive and cheerful person. Most people have a fear of going to the dentist; but not with Dr. Sherer. He always made you feel comfortable; and there always was that little box of "trinkets" to pick from when you finished your visit. What a wonderful person he was! My prayers are with you at this very difficult time. God Bless.
Judy Hale
June 28, 2005
To Dr. Sherer's Family,
Dr. Sherer was one of the most fascinating, intelligent men I have ever had the pleasure of listening to. He was my dentist for years and his songs ("I'm Dreaming of a White Passover and Rudolph the Red-nosed Rabbi" were personal favorites) helped to distract me from the business at hand! I haven't seen him in years but I'll never forget his sense of humor.
Nancy Tamburello (Exler)
June 28, 2005
I was so sad to hear about your dad. He was our family dentist for more than 35 years. I still can hear him sing "Mr.Banana Man", trying to distract me from "Mr.Buzzard" (the drill), then he got "Mr.Jet" (a faster drill). He was a great man, and will truly be missed. My prays are with you and your family.
Teresa Wilcox (Levin)
June 27, 2005
I fondly remember looking forward to my childhood visits to Dr. Sherer's office because he always smiled and made it fun. I remember his songs and his jokes. And today, I, along with many many others mourn his passing. My prayers are with the family today and in the times to come.
Diane Shapiro
June 27, 2005
To The Sherer Family,
It is with a heavy heart that I write this sympathy note. Your dad was not only my dentist but a great friend of our family! He was always there to meet you with a smile on his face and a bunch of jokes to make you laugh through the pain. He will be greatly missed and I for one will never forget him!!! The world lost a great man and a kind spirit and we grieve with your family!!!! May GOD BE WITH YOU ALL DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW!!!!You are all in our thoughts & PRAYERS!!! DR ABE you will be truly MISSED!!!!
With love
Diane Shapiro & Family
Janis Altmayer
June 27, 2005
Michael said at the service how proud he was to be the son of Abe Sherer. My father was "only" his second cousin but I always felt so proud to be able to say that Abe was my cousin. I am grateful that he went to the Fallsview with his Ikler cousins so I could get to know him better. I will miss seeing him and will forever treasure his memory.
Deborah Gold
June 27, 2005
A most beautiful, loving and moving
eulogy service. We miss you 'uncle abie'.
Joanne McDermott
June 27, 2005
Dr. Sherer was my dentist, and he was the greatest dentist in the world. I loved his songs. He was a great person. You always knew that he really cared. My sincere condolences to the family.
leslie dykeman
June 27, 2005
Who will give the trick or treaters quarters instead of candy on Halloween - for sure our Cardinal Ave neighborhood will not be the same. Sherer Children and grandchildren, my sympathies to you at this time.
Leslie
Neighbor and former Patient
Sue Clark & Will Newman
June 27, 2005
Perhaps the most remarkable think Abe did for us was to have Risa as a daughter. Our love is with you.
Howard Henze
June 27, 2005
I had the priviledge of singing with Abe for many years in the bass section of the Mendelssohn Club of Albany. He was a great gentleman and fine musician
Jim Hesch, RN
June 27, 2005
A gentleman. A mensch. To say that I'm honored to have known him wouldn't even be close. I was blessed to know him. We'll never see another on like that.
Diana Yanklowitz
June 27, 2005
We will always remember the wonderful
Sherer family events and all the love and caring that went along with them.
Lee Serravillo
June 27, 2005
Everyone at the University at Albany Alumni Association is deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Dr. Sherer. It was truly our honor to present him with our Community Service Award this spring and we feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to share the evening with him, his family and friends. Dr. Sherer will truly be missed within the UAlbany community. We offer our sincere condolences to all who were close to him.
Nora & Martin Becker
June 27, 2005
Both of us wish to express our condolences at the passing of your dad and grandfather. We remember him with great fondness. We are reading his obituary in Florida and are therefore unable to attend the funeral.
Rick Ruggles
June 27, 2005
I will miss him! My world is more baren without him.
Bob Neudel
June 27, 2005
Abe will be missed as a strong supporter of our Youth in the Capital District and countless causes. He set a standard that we can just try to aim for. He will be missed.
Joel MacCollam
June 27, 2005
What a blessing Abe and Eunie have been to me over so many years, even many, many years ago when the office was on Washington Avenue.
He truly was a great champion of interfaith understanding. In the late 1970s Abe and Euni came to the Episcopal church I led in Schuylerville, and hosted a complete seder, except the main course was turkey. It was no problem for them, and to this day the congregation remembers it.
How many times did Abe drill into my teeth while Eunie held my quivering hand, both as a child and an adult? Far too many to remember. He'd be chattering away and singing while fear ran down my spine.
My parents loved Abe and Eunie. My father referred patients to him with total confidence, and was never disappointed.
Such remarkable people, and a blessing to all. I thank God they were in my life so richly, and for so long.
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