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Mitchell B. Max M.D.

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Mitchell Max Obituary

MAX MITCHELL B. MAX, M.D. (Age 59) On Wednesday, October 22, 2008, MITCHELL B. MAX of Garrett Park, MD, died suddenly in Pittsburgh, PA. Devoted son of Charlotte Max of Summit, NJ and the late Harold Max; beloved husband of Lisa Kolker Max; loving father of Rachel and Laura Max; brother of Lily Siegel of Chester Springs, PA. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 26, 2 p.m. at Adat Shalom Congregation, 7727 Persimmon Tree Ln., Bethesda, MD. Interment to follow at Garden of Remembrance Memorial Park, 14321 Comus Rd., Clarksburg, MD. Shiva will be observed at the family residence through Thursday, Minyan 7:30 p.m. nightly. Memorial contributions may be made to the Laura and Rachel Max College Fund, PO Box 394, Garrett Park, MD 20896. Arrangements by HINES-RINALDI FUNERAL HOME, INC., under Jewish Funeral Practices Committee of Greater Washington Contract.

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Published by The Washington Post on Oct. 25, 2008.

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79 Entries

Pamela Cohen

December 4, 2008

My brother and I are so sorry to learn of Mitchell's death. My brother and I knew him and Lily from Snyder HS in Jersey City. We remember him as being incredibly bright, sensitive and just a nice person while growing up.

Phil Zipin

November 21, 2008

Lisa, Rachel and Laura:

I can't begin to tell you how saddened I am by the thought of Mitchell not being around. He was a larger-than-life person in so many ways. I will cherish the many wonderful times with him and all of you -- at synagogue, at Green Acres, in our fun concerts (including rehearsals in your music room), at soccer games, at family simchas, and on and on. Please know that he will be loved forever and missed dearly in our family, as I know he will be in yours.

Love,

Phil Zipin

Stephen Long, MD

November 19, 2008

Mitchell was always an inspiration to me when I was a student of pain, and then as a colleague when we spoke and saw each other at various pain symposia around the world. He will be a void that can't be filled. My memories will always be there though as an inspiring teacher and researcher.

Tony Dickenson

November 18, 2008

My sincere condolences to you all. Mitchell was a great friend, a delight to be with and a wonderful scientist. He will be missed.

Mark Stillman

November 18, 2008

I was in Israel when I was told of Mitch's death, on the very day I visited the Western Wall. I join my friends and colleagues at MSKCC and the Longwood Program in extending my condolences to the family.

Michael Von Korff & Linda Le Resche

November 17, 2008

We will always remember Mitchell's enthusiasm, his interest in other people and their work, and his human decency. He is a force of nature for good things and high ideals.

Ben Schwartz

November 14, 2008

To the Max family,

Over the years that Mitchell and I worked together, he was a wonderful mentor as he helped educate me about pain and pain trials. But more important, he was a caring and good human being who made me feel welcome whenever we would meet. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Ursula Wesselmann

November 12, 2008

Dear Lisa, Laura and Rachel,

I was very sad to hear of Mitchell’s tragic death. I met Mitchell initially in the late 1980s, since we were both neurologists interested in pain research. Over the last 20 years I have enjoyed many stimulating discussions with him. I saw him last at the IASP meeting in Glasgow; he was such an energetic, thoughtful and compassionate scientist, that it is difficult to believe that he is no longer with us. Mitchell always talked so enthusiastically about his family, whenever I saw him. I almost feel that I know you through Mitchell’s lively and happy conversations over all the years, although we never met in person. He will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences, Ursula Wesselmann

Eli Eliav

November 11, 2008

Dear Lisa, Rachel, and Laura
Mitchell was a friend, a mentor and a very special person. We all loved him.
“May you have no more sorrow”

Dorith, Tomer, Rotem and Eli Eliav (New Jersey)

Michael Jankowski

November 10, 2008

My deepest condolences to the entire family. I only knew Mitchell from his time in Pittsburgh, but his energy and enthusiasm touched us all. He will truly be missed.

Howard Fields

November 7, 2008

My condolences to Mitchell's family. We have lost a very special person. Because of his vibrancy it is very difficult to believe that he is gone, I am sure that will gradually sink in. I will remember his penetrating and thoughtful conversation. He touched the lives of many in a positive way. He leaves a legacy of integrity, compassion and, of course, his scientific work that has informed and benefitted so many. This is his great gift to us.

Anne Louise Oaklander

November 6, 2008

I extend my heartfelt condolences to the Kolker family and want to tell them how much I will miss Mitchell. I have known him for more than 15 years when he was at NIH and I was a fellow at Hopkins. So few neurologists are interested in pain research that he has been like a big brother and we were frequent communicators and collaborators. I will always remember his enthusiasm for research and dedication to his patients as well as to his family. He was a gifted speaker and writer who truly made a difference, not only for his family, but for patients all over the world. May his memory be for a blessing.

Bonnie Slade (formerly Batter)

November 4, 2008

Mitch will be forever young in my memory. I met him when he was a freshman at Yale and I was in high school. We dated for three years and he was my first true love. I remember his wonderful sister Lily who was going out for the evening in a fabulous cape. And, the images of his very warm and caring parents is indelibly written in my memory. I am so sad for you, and for his wife and children I never met.

My memories of Mitch as a teen were that he was always happy, excited about every aspect of life, and maybe a little naive about some of the negative qualities in friends. But that naivete was one thing I admired in him. His friends at Yale teased him at times and could not hold a candle to Mitch's decency. I recall the Master of his Yale College, Dr. Lustman,was taken by Mitch's abilities and tried to court him into joining his own field of Psychiatry. And his Dean was floored by Mitch's intellect and piano playing.

Please accept my condolences.

Karen Davis

November 4, 2008

I was very sad to hear of Mitchell's death. I came to know Mitchell many years ago when I was a post-doc working at Johns Hopkins in the late 1980's. Over the years, I have enjoyed many stimulating conversations with Mitchell and was always impressed at his wonderful talks at scientific meetings. I saw him last just a few months ago in Glasgow and will have lasting memories of his kind, gentle soul. My heartfelt sympathies to his family and friends. Karen Davis (Toronto)

Cheryl Kitt

November 4, 2008

My heartfelt condolences are with Mitchell's loving family. I will always remember Mitchell's energy and passion about everything he did.

Clifford Woolf

November 3, 2008

I too wish to offer you my heartfelt sympathy for your dreadful loss. Mitchell was a wonderful clinician-scientist, enthusiastic, passionate and determined. Over the last few years I was extremely privileged to have the opportunity to work quite closely with Mitchell, and to help in some way his quest to find the genetic causes of pain. I will miss him immensely, but his memory will remain forever.

Inna Belfer

November 3, 2008

There are no words to express our pain. Mitchell was absolutely extraordinary, brilliant and kind. We miss him every minute. Irreplaceable, unforgettable...
Belfer-Bengert family

John and Valerie Williams

November 3, 2008

Dear Lisa, Rachel and Laura
I feel a little like an impostor on this page as I knew Mitchell for such a short time compared to everyone else here. However, in that short time, Mitchell made a huge difference in my life and most importantly in the life of this Department.
He was unbelievably talented, articulate, generous, warm, compassionate and all of the other superlatives that others have recorded here. He added the depth and intellectual spirit for which our clinical team was yearning and was prepared to assist in any way possible the transition to a world leading clinical pain resource.
To say he will be missed would be as gross a misunderstatement as to say that World War II was a slight misunderstanding between friends. His loss to our Department and to the world is incalculable. I miss seeing him during our weekly chats and found his ability to discourse on any given subject in detail, amazing. Please know that we will keep you in our thoughts and hearts over the coming months. Find solace in the fact that you did have the privilege of not only knowing him but his love for the few wonderful years that you did. God bless you all.

John and Valerie Williams

Kathleen Salerno

November 3, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies. I knew Dr. Max as an extraordinarily motivated and enthusiastic researcher who shared his extensive knowledge to the benefit of everyone, and who was unfailingly kind in his interactions with students and colleagues. I only knew him for a short time, but the force of his intelligence and his warm personality left a deep impression on me. My heart goes out to you in your time of loss.

S Powell

November 2, 2008

On behalf of all of us in the chronic pain community who live lifes of less suffering, were empowered to take control of our pain and work for legal and ethical change because of the great example and influence of Dr.Max we salute the worthy life he lived. He changed my life and directed me to real help when all other medical advise had failed. We will never know the toll, that walking beside so many tortured lives must have had on such a decent soul. If you are in pain thank this good doctor for his life and research which will directly impact your treatment and lead to a greater quality of life for you and generations yet to come.
Blessings on the great parents, wife and children for loving and guiding such a wonderful soul.

Marsha Stanton

November 2, 2008

Mitchell inspired all of us to be better pain clinicians and educators. He encouraged us to think outside the box as the norm, to expand our beliefs and our minds, to reach higher and to always be prepared for the unexpected as the way we approach each day. We will all miss him terribly and thank him for all his many accomplishments.

Savanh Chanthaphavong

November 2, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Tom Kappler

November 2, 2008

Lisa-
Valerie and I are so shocked and sad to read about Mitch in the paper today. We both still remember you at NHP, talking about him constantly with so much love in your heart - and will never forget you saying, "I love Mitch so much it makes me cry sometimes."

Although we haven't seen or spoken to each other in years, we still think about you and talk about the fun times we had together.

Again, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Valda and Jerry Gebhart

November 2, 2008

Mitchell was an wonderful colleague or, using his typical means of describing someone - a fabulous, incomparable, inimitable colleague! He shared his time and knowledge freely and enthusiastically with all. His enthusiasm was motivating because it was so sincere and infectious. Though at Pittsburgh only a relatively short time, he exerted an incredibly positive influence on all with whom he interacted and will be sorely missed.
Mitchell was also a dear friend. We will cherish the memories of our many happy interactions with him and extend to you our heartfelt sympathy. Your comments at his service were uplifting and therapeutic for us, and we thank you for sharing.

Peter Watson

November 1, 2008

Dear Lisa, Rachel and Laura-
Our deepest sympathy on your great loss. We remember how excited he was about his engagement to you Lisa and how proud he always was of you, Rachel and Laura.

We have known Mitchell for at least 25 years through our chats at meetings, his scientific presentations and writings. We had an interesting discussion in Glasgow and were very impressed by the lecture and scope of his intellect and curiosity in contributing to the emerging field of genetics applied to solving pain issues,

His work has helped to direct the investigation and treatment of severe pain throughout the world and has appeared in the best medical journals. He has been a mentor to young scientists who now are at the cutting edge of research. Those of us young and old working in this area all do better work because of him and our patients suffer less as a result of his efforts. He has been unfailingly generous with his time and in his recognition of the labours of his colleagues. His respect for colleagues in other disciplines has been much appreciated.

Mitchell's passing is a great loss for all of us but he has left us much. Thanks to what we have learned from him, our work will carry forward enriched by his contributions in our search for better ways of investigating and treating difficult pain problems. Peter Watson and Judy Watt-Watson (University of Toronto)

Kay, Ira, Daniel, Leah and Michael Abrams

October 30, 2008

Our condolences to the entire Max and Kolker family! We hold many memories of Mitchell in our hearts but will especially always picture him riding on his bicycle, merrily, on his way to NIH. Mitchell inspired us to embrace Judaism with enormous love, spirit and even with a little jazz.

George Sands

October 30, 2008

As with everyone, I was shocked to learn of our loss. Mitchell was special and all of the entries here touch on the way Mitchell expressed that specialness in different circumstances. He touched many with his extraordinary intelligence and thoughtfulness and was truly a mensch. He will live on in our thoughts and in the brilliant contributions he made in pain research, caring for patients and teaching about pain and life. I count myself lucky to have known Mitchell and will miss him.

Garry Grossman

October 30, 2008

We can never know all that goes on in a person's mind. What we can know is how that person touches the lives of others. And Mitchell touched so many lives, not only as a consummate professional, but through his music, his study, his enthusiasm, his kindness, his infectious laugh. May his memory be for a blessing. Adrienne Kohn & Garry Grossman

Robert Coghill

October 30, 2008

Mitchell touched a tremendous number of lives. We ran patients together while at I was at NIH (1994-1998) and I greatly enjoyed working with him. I was tremendously impressed at how good he was with his patients as well as what an excellent mentor he was to his fellows.

Please accept my most sincere condolences.

Bob

Ian Gilron

October 30, 2008

Dear Lisa, Rachel and Laura,

Our deepest condolences and caring thoughts over your tragic loss.

I was extremely fortunate to have trained under Mitchell's mentorship as an NIH fellow from 1997-2000. I enjoyed meeting you all several times with my wife Nicky - for dinner at your home, at Mitchell's 50th birthday celebration in Garrett Park and out for dinner once during the IASP in San Diego.

Mitchell was always a kind and generous soul, a wise and nurturing mentor and, above all, a loyal friend. His combination of wit, intelligence and sense of humor is unmatched by anyone I have ever known.

Even after completing my fellowship and leaving NIH, Mitchell always looked out for me professionally and considered academic opportunities on my behalf. It can certainly be repeated that he has left a huge mark and major contributions to the world of research, medicine and the relief of suffering for so many.

Most importantly, Mitchell talked endearingly about all three of you on every possible occasion. He was obviously very proud of you all and it was plain and clear to me that he loved you all ever so immensely.

I am so sad to have lost such a great friend and esteemed mentor and colleague. Even moreso, I am so very sorry for your loss which will never be forgotten.

May you take comfort from each other and from your family and friends at this horrible time. Anything we can do to help.

Deepest condolences,

Ian Gilron (and Nicky Richardson and Laura Gilron).

Dan Weeks

October 30, 2008

I would like to convey my deepest condolences to Mitchell's family and friends. I met Mitchell first when he was considering coming to Pittsburgh, and since then have worked with him on several grants aimed at discovering genetic risk factors for pain. I always found him to be energetic, thoughtful, kind, and wonderful to work with as we tried to figure out how to formulate the best possible scientific plan. We are all mourning his tragic loss, and our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Gene Laska

October 29, 2008

Dear Lisa, Rachel and Laura,
No words can express how deep a loss I feel. Our joint work created a professional bond, but our oh-so- human shared belly laughs and other delightful interactions created an enduring friendship. Mitchell was a man for all seasons, but the season did not last long enough. I hope that his memory provides you with some measure of peace.

Norman Miller

October 29, 2008

Kolker Family,
I'm very sorry to hear about your family's loss. A day before I received the sad news from Dorothy, my Sister, I was thinking about Mitchell while having an acupuncture treatment. Many years ago, Mitchell referred me to Dr. Ming. who was my entry into traditional Chinese medicine and a wonderful quality of life for my family. I will always be grateful and, now, sad. .

Joachim Scholz

October 29, 2008

My deepest condolences to Mitchell Max’s family.
I have known Mitchell for the past five years and highly regarded him for his enthusiasm and his commitment to advance the field of pain research. I am very grateful for his generous support of my career as a younger investigator and collaborator. His energy was inspiring and his passion for medical science, I am sure, set an example not only for me. He will be greatly missed.

Nancy Eksterowicz MSN, RN BC

October 29, 2008

On behalf of The American Society for Pain Management Nursing I would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family and close friends of Dr. Mitchell Max. We are thankful for his contributions and influence on the science of pain and management. May you find comfort in knowing his influence will live on. ASPMN President

Sandra Ward

October 29, 2008

My deepest sympathies to all who loved Mitchell, and there were many. He was an immensely kind, energetic, and brilliant man and so many will miss him so dearly. This is such a profoundly sad time. I hope that loved ones will be able to find strength in each other.

Rob Edwards

October 29, 2008

Dear Lisa, Laura, and Rachel,

This must be a terribly difficult time for you, and we would like to add our condolences to the many many others that you are probably receiving. Though I knew him only for a relatively short time, Mitchell was a wonderful friend and colleague. It's hard to imagine anyone more enthusiastic, energetic, and delightful to interact with in a scientific setting. My wife Jennifer met him once for about 5 minutes, at a conference 2-3 years ago, but remembered him immediately and, when I relayed the news, began to cry.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Rob

Michael Costigan

October 28, 2008

To the Max family,
It was my great pleasure to work with and know Mitchell for the last five or so years. Mitchell legitimized our lab work with his in human genetics. We had a wonderfully warm collaboration and friendship, one which in its early days produced possibly the strongest pain association gene discovered to date. Hardly a week went by without us discussing future experiments, ones designed to find definitive genetic mechanisms for chronic pain, I have absolutely no doubt that Mitchell would have succeeded in this endeavor and I count myself very lucky that he wished for me to be with him along the way. Mitchell was always extremely warm, kind and thoughtful both on a personal and professional level. The pain research field has lost a shining beacon and I a friend. My heart goes out to Lisa, Laura, Rachel and family in this tragic period.

Deb Gordon RN

October 28, 2008

Words don't seem adequate to express my sympathy for such a profound and untimely loss. Few in history have had such an important impact on science in a manner that has positively impacted so many lives. He was a brilliant man who was always approachable, kind and generous. May your fond memories bring comfort and ease the pain in your hearts

Renee Rosomoff

October 28, 2008

I was stunned and saddened to hear of Mitchell's death. What an incredible loss to to the world of science and and to the field of pain. Dr Rosomoff who died in June of this year, always admired Mitchell and we always respected him and his work. He was a giant in the field. More importantly, he was also a beautiful person in every sense of the word. Always kind, gentle and gracious. My heart goes out to Mitchell's wife and daughters. What an incredible loss. I am sure he was a wonderful father and husband. There is no way to really understand a loss of this magnitude unless one experiences it themselves. I pray your good memories will sustain you and bring you peace in this difficult time.
Renee Rosomoff,

Jennifer Haythornthwaite

October 28, 2008

Dear Lisa, Laura, and Rachel,
It is with great sadness that I write this note to tell you how much Mitchell meant to me as a colleague and friend. His enthusiasm was infectious and I always enjoyed his ready smile. During these past few days, I have been remembering the many times I spent with him and reflecting on how generous he was as a colleague and a person. He contributed so much to our field and remains part of a worldwide intellectual community that is mourning his loss. Our thoughts are with you at this time of deep sorrow.

Jennifer

Sherif Meleka

October 28, 2008

Dear Lisa, Rachel and Laura,
It was a great sadness that I write those words. As a towering mentor in the field of Pain research, I feel our great loss. However, missing him as a human being, will be our ultimate challenge. My prayers to you, and to rest of his family and friends.

Srinivasa Raja

October 28, 2008

Dear Lisa, Rachel and Laura,

I was fortunate to have known Mitchell for over a decade and have worked with him closely during the last 8 years. Mitchell served as a Consultant/co-investigator in two NIH-funded clinical trials conducted here at Hopkins in patients with chronic pain after a shingles episode or after limb amputations. Consistent with the sentiments Laura expressed at the touching service, Mitchell would always praise and encourage everyone involved in these studies, being generous with his superlatives. His contributions to the project and its subsequent publication were enormous and his energy and enthusiasm were contagious.
Mitchell was generous with his time, always thinking about others much more than about himself. I was the recipient of his generosity last year when he took the time and effort to nominate me for the prestigious award from the American Pain Society, the Wilbert Fordyce Clinical Investigator award.
I share with you and your family the loss of a good friend, a great mentor, a role-model to many junior investigators, and above all a person with a passion for science and medicine. His demise is not only a personal loss to you, but also an irreplaceable loss to the pain field.
Please accept my heart-felt condolences.

Karen Paul-Stern

October 27, 2008

Dear Lisa, Rachel and Laura,

While we didn't know Mitchell well, Jonathan and I have both talked about what a towering presence he was at Adat Shalom, and that presence will be deeply missed. We're sending you our thoughts and condolences at this difficult and painful time, and hope that the Adat Shalom community can provide some comfort.

Jim Campbell

October 27, 2008

Dear Lisa, Rachel, and Laura
The field of pain has had a great loss. Mitchell was a hero to me and I will always have fond memories of our many assoications. He has left a legacy that will impact on generations to come. My heartfelt condolences. Jim Campbell

Maralyn Farber

October 27, 2008

I was graced to have the honor of singing with Mitch and his jazz group one time, at an Adat Shalom event. He was an extraordinary, pure musician and a beautiful human being.

But this is the main thing that I want to share about Mitch: I was blessed to be present at Adat Shalom when Mitch and his musical gang gave a goodbye concert, before Mitch departed for his new job....the music was eclectic and electric. But at one point, Mitch took the stage alone, without other musicians, and sang into the "mike", closing his eyes. It was a rare moment -- witnessing a "performer" expressing his entire soul, just opening himself emotionally and freely. Rare, because a lot of musicians "perform" self-consciously, conscious of their technique or their sound quality and of the "audience" reaction. But Mitch was in a sacred space, really singing to G-d. He gave it all he had, unconscious of the effect -- and that is what made him so unique. You see, Mitch "healed" people in many ways, with music, with medicine, and beyond.

I later told him how deeply I appreciated such a spiritual and emotionally honest musician. I told him that although he was not a trained "opera singer" per se, his voice was the most beautiful sound that I ever heard, and that the tones & emotions have stayed with me and inspired my heart. He loved my feedback, because he knew that I "got it"......that his singing and music healed and nourished me.. and others.

Music was just one personification of Mitch. He was gifted in so many ways. But he was one the most loving and soulful people I've ever had the privilege of meeting, and that, to me, is his legacy. We can talk about his "accomplishments" forever but Mitch was pure love. And that will never die. Thank you, Mitch, we are richer (in the real sense) and more joyous & whole for having you among us. May the Universe bless your soul forever, and may you continue to sing.

Maralyn Farber
member, Adat Shalom

Wendye Robbins, MD

October 27, 2008

Dear Lisa, Laura, and Rachel,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your terrible loss. Mitchell was a great thinker, an inspiring teacher, and a thoughtful and challenging colleague. I enjoyed our frequent interactions at meetings and his ready smile whenever he would talk about his beautiful family.
In sadness,
Wendye Robbins

Luther Jett

October 27, 2008

Mitchell was not only a man of many talents and a brilliant mind -- he will be remembered for his gentle kindness. We are privileged to have been in his presence. And he will be deeply missed.

Victoria Porter

October 27, 2008

Lisa, I recall meeting you at a party when Rachel and Laura were new arrivals to your family and seeing how happy you all were together. You may not remember me since we met SO long ago, but I'm a former colleague and friend of Mitchell's from the NIH and was deeply touched by the stories you and others shared at the service yesterday. My deepest sympathies are with you and your family at this tragic time.

Steven Passik

October 27, 2008

To the Max Family: My deepest sympathies. Mitchell was one of my heroes in the field of pain management and someone whose work I admired. He did so much for people in pain - his loss will be felt by everyone in the field and people with pain everywhere. The Max family is in my heart, my thoughts and prayers.

Perry Fine

October 27, 2008

Dear Lisa, Rachel and Laura: Like all who were privileged to know Mitchell, I was so impressed by his brilliance, and moreso, his passion to do good with it----to make others' lives better. What I remember most, though, is that I always felt so comfortable and inspired in his presence; his was a rare authenticity and kindness of spirit. I will think of him in the future, as I have in the past, every time I need to smile.

Peter Hurwitz

October 27, 2008

Dear Lisa, Rachel, and Laura- Getting a chance to work and interact with Mitchell over the past 15 years was a joy. His interest, dedication, and contributions to the pain management field are not easily matched nor will they be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

Micke Brown

October 27, 2008

Dear Lisa, Rachel and Laura,
Though words will never replace your loss and sorry, as the days pass please remember with great pride how many lives Mitchell touched with his compassion and dedication to his most important work in pain research. He always has and always will inspire hope and promise for so many who suffer in pain. He will be missed and will be remembered.

Nathaniel Katz

October 27, 2008

Dear Lisa, Rachel, and Laura,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences at this terrible time. I was one of a large group of researchers and clinicians in the pain management community who was influenced and inspired by Mitchell over the decades. The last time I saw Mitchell, he took my 10-year-old son aside and told him I was "one of his favorite pain researchers," which shows how he was willing to exaggerate to buoy up his colleagues and their families!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nathaniel Katz and family

Sabrina Kolker

October 27, 2008

Dear Lisa, Laura and Rachel,
I can't quite find the words to tell you how sorry I am but I want you to know I'm thinking of you and send you so much love. I'll never forget the summer I spent living with you all and working at NIH (thanks to Mitchell finding me a position).
Mitchell was an amazing person and such an inspiration.

Lots of love,
Sabrina

Randy Steiner

October 26, 2008

Lisa ... You spoke today at shul about the ART of your love of Mitchell and this sharing was a gift to all of us and your daughters. Admiration, respect, and trust are very special things between people. You were blessed with having a Mitch to share them. We will miss Mitch. We know that you still have those traits in your loving spirit. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Raine Weiner

October 26, 2008

Dear Lisa, Rachel and Laura;
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Words are never enough. My thoughts are with you. Know that all of us at Adat Shalom are holding you in our hearts.
Raine

Robert Lubran

October 26, 2008

Mitchell was a special person who inspired us all in his professional life, his musical talents and his involvement at Adat Shalom. He will be sadly missed.

Bob Lubran
Carol Bloomberg

sarah tisch

October 26, 2008

Dear Lisa, Rachel and Laura: Our hearts go with you at this very difficult time. Please accept our sympathies. Love from Sarah Tisch, Carl Bobrow, Tara Tisch-Wallace, Alexander Bobrow

Putzi and Alan Hirshberg

October 26, 2008

Dear Lisa;

We send you and your girls our heartfelt sympathies. May you be sustained and nourished by wonderful memories.

Harriet and Clem Shugerman

October 26, 2008

Dear Lisa, Rachel, and Laura- Words are so difficult to find at a time of such a tragic loss. However, we turn to words as one way of expressing our deep sadness. We hope you will gain strength and comfort from your family and many friends, and your wonderful memories of Mitchell- Harriet and Clem Shugeman

Beth Sperber Richie

October 26, 2008

Dear Lisa, Laura and Rachel,

Mitchell was such a light to everyone who knew him. All of us at Adat Shalom will miss him and open our hearts to comfort all of you. May his memory always be a blessing.

Russell Portenoy

October 26, 2008

Dear Lisa, Rachel and Laura,
Please accept my deepest condolences for your terrible loss. Mitchell was a brilliant and caring person, who inspired a field and left a legacy that includes contributions that have helped people in pain around the world. He was also a wonderful friend and colleague. I will miss him profoundly.
Russ Portenoy

Miriam Eisenstein

October 26, 2008

What a terrible loss! Mitchell was virtually the first person we met at the very first "new members" pot-luck super we went to. I remember hearing about his research into pain and pain control. But who will assuage this pain now? Our condolences to you all. Mim and Carol

William Breitbart

October 26, 2008

Dear Lisa, Rachel, Laura,
Your Mitchell was a magnificent human being. A scientist, a healer, a teacher, a friend, an inspiration, a mensch. His enthusiasm, passion and energy were infectious and delightful. He was with us for too short a time. We will miss him. We mourn with you and with all who Mitchell touched so deeply. Bill Breitbart M.D.and Rachel Epstein Breitbart MSW. (MSKCC friends)

Loren Amdursky

October 26, 2008

What a brilliant, witty, extraordinary person Mitchell was. He will be greatly missed by the entire Adat Shalom community, and I personally will remember him for a number of meaningful conversations about God and Torah that we shared. My deepest sympathies to all of you.

Fred Scherlinder Dobb

October 26, 2008

What a loss for all of us -- for you (Lisa & Rachel & Laura), for Adat Shalom, for the world. May we remember, and emulate, his uncanny ability to (almost always) see the best in people in situations -- and may we be lifted up by the influence and legacy he leaves behind. HaMakom yinachem etchem...

David Kupfer

October 26, 2008

My heart goes out to all of Mitchell's family. I will always remember Mitch's bright and ever-curious mind. But more than anything, I will value the caring he communicated in every interaction.

Nathan Cherny

October 26, 2008

Dear Lisa, your Mitchell was an inspirational colleague and VERY much loved personality in the world of pain medicine. Though his enormous professional legacy will endure, he will be greatly missed.

My heart goes out to you and your girls.
Nathan

John Morris

October 26, 2008

Dear Lisa, Rachel and Laura:

Our deepest condolences for your loss. Mitchell was a wonderful person and a good physician.

John Morris, MD & Family

The Javitt Family

October 26, 2008

The Javitt Family, Jonathan, Marcia, Zachary, Matthew, and Gabrielle, mourns the death of Maier Beryl ben Zvi, a brilliant physician, scholar, father, husband, and friend. May you forever be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem and may you forever experience the light that he brought to the world.

Wendy White

October 26, 2008

Lisa, we are so deeply saddened to learn of your terrible loss. At the Independent Schools' Choral Festival at the Cathedral Wednesday evening, you said it sounded like angels singing. And it must have been. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Laura and Rachel. Wendy White and Paul, Annie and Cole Feinberg

Suzan Khoromi

October 25, 2008

My deepest condolences to his family. Dr. Max was a wonderful mentor and I am deeply saddened by his premature passing. My prayers go out to him and his family.

Tendai, Laura and Tamburai M'ndange-Pfupfu

October 25, 2008

Dear Lisa, Rachel and Laura,

Tendai and family express deep condolences for your great loss during this difficult time.

Bob Reinhardt

October 25, 2008

I'll greatly miss seeing Mitchell spending what he called "quality time" walking his dog in front of my house as well as our neighborly conversations.

Dr. Ernest Kopecky

October 25, 2008

My deepest condolences to his family. Dr. Max's committment to medicine, clinical research, and teaching was infectious, and inspired many of us. I am greatly saddened to hear of his premature passing. My prayers go out to him and his family.

david sherer

October 25, 2008

to the Kolker family:

Out sincerest and most heartfelt condolences on your loss. Mitchell will be sorely missed.

The entire Sherer family

Doris Cope

October 25, 2008

Mitchell's enthusiasm, dedication to both his career and his family will be greatly missed by the Pain Community in Pittsburgh.
Doris K Cope, MD

Esther and George Liss

October 25, 2008

Dear Lisa, Rachel and Laura,
Our deepest condolences on your shocking and profound loss. We still remember Mitchell's extreme kindness to Esther when she consulted with him at NIH. Only after he demonstrated his empathy toward a patient did we discover we were related. May warm memories help sustain you in this difficult time.

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