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Stanton Samenow Obituary
STANTON ETHAN SAMENOW (Age 81)
Stanton Ethan Samenow of Falls Church died peacefully on May 8, 2023, from complications due to leukemia. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Dorothy Kellman Samenow; sons Charles and Jason (Deborah), and two grandchildren, Evan and Abigail.
A memorial service will be held on May 14 at 1 p.m. at Beth El Hebrew Congregation in Alexandria, VA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society or the Humane Society of Fairfax County.
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Memories and Condolences
for Stanton Samenow
Roger and Linda Holl
January 31, 2024
Dorothy (Dotty) and family,
We are very sorry for your loss. I enjoyed talking with Stanton and miss seeing you both here at Cottages by the Sea.
Most Respectfully,
Roger and Linda.
Theresa M. Perfetto, LCSW
September 23, 2023
A wonderful colleague, incredible clinician, and a good man. He will be sorely missed in the clinical community.
SHIYE QIU
May 14, 2023
Dr. Samenow was a true professional.
Amy (Schwartz) Mann
May 12, 2023
Stanton was my classmate at Woodrow Wilson High School--class of 1959. Not only brilliant, but a very congenial, decent guy. Rest in Peace, Stanton.
Amy S. Mann
Walt Hirtzel
May 12, 2023
I will so very much miss my E-mail communication and professional consultations over these recent years. I have always shared my view of Dr. Samenow as the "Mickey Mantle of criminal studies". His compassion and brilliant insights and distinctive assessments of the criminal personality represented "A Home run every time!" I lost my professional Hero and Hall of Famer as I compare Dr. Samenow to that other great slugger, MM. My deepest condolences to his wife, sons and grandchildren and other family. My heart is heavy and I´m going to carry his legacy of `Inside the Criminal Mind´ with each of my clinical interventions. I am forever grateful that Dr. Samenow made time for me and helped me navigate those murky waters of Forensic Mental Health. Rest in peace as you round third and head for home. Walt Hirtzel ( [email protected]).
Brian Blacklow
May 11, 2023
Stanton was a dear friend to my parents (and a lifelong friend of my father's) and was a delightful presence throughout my entire forty-odd year life. Even years after both my parents died, Stanton made sure to regularly reach out to check on my sister and me. His humanity and devotion will not be forgotten. May his memory be a blessing to Dotty, Jason, and Charles, as well as all those he touched.
William
May 11, 2023
Probably the best Psychologist to understand and put it in plain view, the actions and understanding of criminals.
Terry and Carolyn Leap
May 10, 2023
Stanton was one of the most interesting people I have ever known. A three hour conversation with him seemed to last about 10 minutes. His grasp of criminal behavior was amazing and his Inside the Criminal Mind is a classic. We will miss his friendship and his many telephone conversations. Our condolences to Dottie and the Samenow family.
Terry and Carolyn Leap, Knoxville, Tennessee.
A Barcroft neighbor
May 10, 2023
Wonderful neighbor, kind and unassuming. Condolences to his family
E Cassel
May 10, 2023
Dr. Samenow was a brilliant author and therapist. I will miss his insight, wusdom, and directness. My condolences to his family. He was one of s kind.
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