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Tuesday, October 8, 2024
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Mary Johnston Posted Jun 27, 2024 at 1:47 PM
Dr. Sperber was an incredible human being and doctor.
He made time for me on one of the most horrible days of my life. A friend took me to see him, and it made a huge difference in my future. I will never, ever forget him and how he helped me through that time and going forward. I can’t imagine a better person, doctor, or friend. It was my good fortune to meet and share my stories with Dr. Sperber. An amazing person who I will always remember.
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David keiser planted a tree in memory of Jacob Sperber, MD
Friday, December 29, 2023
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David Keiser posted a condolence
Friday, December 29, 2023
He was my doctor AWESOME! But importantly he was the greatest father figure for me who cared about my life
THANK YOU MY DEAR FRIEND
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Steven Gotlib posted a condolence
Sunday, January 22, 2023
I knew Jacob as an undergraduate at the University of California Berkeley. He was always wonderful to be with, intelligent, warm, entertaining, and thoughtful. We stayed in touch from time to time over the years. Our paths diverged but ran parallel in many ways. We both ultimately became psychiatrists. While we both had family in California, he ultimately settled in New York, and I settled in Ann Arbor, Michigan. From time to time, we discussed cases and life and had the opportunity to see each other when I came to New York to visit or attended psychoanalytic meetings. He loved Chinese food and introduced me to Szechuan cuisine.
I hoped to visit with him in February 2023 when I plan to be in New York, but very sadly, it is not to be.
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Linda Walsh posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
I am saddened to hear of Dr Sperber's passing. He will always be remembered as a Kind, Brilliant Educationalist and Mentor. Always will to share his knowledge with anyone! Rest In Peace!
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Laura Lamontanaro lit a candle
Monday, September 26, 2022
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I feel so fortunate to have been Jacob Sperber’s colleague and his friend. His was one of the keenest minds I have ever known, and his heart was as huge as his intellect. Jacob and I shared quite a few patients over the years, and I have heard firsthand how deeply he touched their lives, how much they felt his care for them. I myself have appreciated Jacob’s guidance, wisdom and support as well as his singular sense o humor. On behalf of Stuart and I, our deepest condolences to his wife Linda and the Sperber family. Jacob, your passing has left so many with a heavy heart. This world is a better place for having had you in it. Much love, Laura.
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Robert Landy posted a condolence
Monday, September 19, 2022
Jacob and I were part of a peer group of psychoanalysts and creative arts therapists for many years. In a short time, we became dear friends. Jacob's intellect and wisdom was astonishing. More than that, it was his humility, gentleness, kindness and generosity that drew me closer to him and led me to love Jacob. After our peer group meetings Jacob would drive me home and we'd talk about our lives--the pain and the pleasure. What a blessing to ride in the car with Jacob and hope to get caught in traffic so we could be together longer. After Jacob's horrific accident, he made a remarkable recovery and we continued to find one another as long as we could. I hold Jacob deep inside. He is a light that never dies. Robert Landy
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Luis Emilio Betancourt posted a condolence
Friday, September 16, 2022
To The Sperber Family,
My deepest condolences. Words to express this loss would be an act of futility. He was a great teacher, mentor and person. My family, the community, and patients benefitted from his existence.
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Thad Garland posted a condolence
Friday, September 16, 2022
Dr. Sperber was one of the best mentors I have ever had. I was in awe of his ability to understand and empathize with his patients. He taught me more than anyone in my career. I will be forever grateful that he was willing to take a chance on my when many program directors weren’t. He forever changed the trajectory of my life.
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Asim lit a candle
Thursday, September 15, 2022
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Dear Dr Sperber you were a great teacher mentor and guide. I remember many things your words of encouragement through the different stages of my professional life we stayed in touch but not enough .I pray for peace to your soul and may your family have peace too this is tremendous loss .
My sincere condolences to Dr. Sperber's family.
Asim
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Lynn Schaefer, Ph.D. lit a candle
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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I am so sorry to hear this news. Dr. Sperber was such a kind, thoughtful, brilliant man. He so enjoyed teaching and engaging colleagues in intellectual debates. But, above all, his heart shined through. I will miss him dearly. May his memory be for a blessing. My sincerest condolences to his wife and family.
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Ji Su Hong. posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Dr. Sperber was my program director and a mentor throughout my professional and personal development. He taught me what is secure base and selfobject experience through interpersonal relationship with him. I am truly grateful for his caring, mentoring, supporting. He is beloved and will be remembered.
My sincere condolences to Dr. Sperber's family and May the peace be with you.
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Alberto Cañizares, MD posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Dear Jacob.
The world is seeded with your words, with your actions, with your love. You gave us a torch and we have been carrying it from the moment we met you and we will do that through all of our days to come. You are here in my heart, in the heart of many known and unknown to you. You gave us the foundation and the strength to carry on the fight for love, diversity and understanding. You build on us plurality, interconnection and reciprocity. You are not anywhere, but here within me, within us and you will always be. Jacob Sperber, the friend to his friend , the doctor to his patients, the teacher to his students and residents, the father to his child, the husband to his wife is here with us, within us and we will make sure that his work continues, that his love will be shared and his memory will be sacred to our soul.
Alberto Canizares,MD
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Jacqueline Rivas lit a candle
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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Dr. Sperber was one of the most amazing, caring, kind, and genuine people I have ever met in my life. He was not only the program Director that I worked for, he was a true friend. He will forever live in my heart and I will miss him dearly. To the family I send my most heartfelt and deepest condolences. I’m really sorry for your loss!
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Smita Bhatt lit a candle
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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My husband and I extend our deepest sympathies to you and the family. It is quite hard to find the right words. I hope in the days to come you find peace. I send love and light to you and feel blessed to have had him as my program director. Dr. Sperber single-handedly changed the trajectory of my life and for that I am forever grateful. He encouraged me to strive for more, be more and was incredibly selfless in sharing wisdom and knowledge. He reminded me to play my sitar when not on duty and the importance of infusing music into daily life. He is loved and remembered fondly. Again, we extend our condolences.
Smita Bhatt
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Ijendu Korie posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
TRIBUTE TO DR JACOB SPERBER
By Ijendu Korie
-You defended the vulnerable
-You spoke for those who had no voice
-You stood for what is right no matter the cost
- Gentle like a dove but fought like a lion
-You fought for Goodness, Justice and Mercy
-Unafraid to shield the unshielded
-You had a heart large enough to fit the whole world and still had room to love many more
- I salute you oh dear mentor!
- I salute you with a heart too broken for words for the loss of you
-Teacher of all times!
-Father of all times!
-Friend of all times!
-A true hero, a true warrior!
-I weep for your exit because the world just lost an irreplaceable gem
- But I am comforted by the beautiful petals you left along the way
-Petals for us all to cherish, mirror and share
- Go in PEACE Great warrior of all times!!
-Go in PEACE great mentor of all times!!
-Rest in PEACEFUL bliss!!!
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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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Dr Sperber was a man of indefatigable spirit , compassionate mentor and colleague who loved his work and his family and personified true grandeur . Our sincere condolences to the family and May the peace of the Lord be with you always. Au revoir, Dr Sperber , et pas adieu !
Guitelle St.Victor and family
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Sofia Kondrashin lit a candle
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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I would like to share my memory of Dr. Sperber, who was my mentor in the psychiatric residency.
He was full of life, enthusiasm for teaching, and helping human beings in need. Dr.Sperber taught me utmost respect and reverence for an encounter with a patient, modeled generosity of spirit, and the will to heal.
He was an outstanding clinician, and a great teacher, a role model, yet very approachable, and available to the trainees. His door was open for an advise in professional and personal struggles that we encountered. I will always remember his warmth and humanity. My biggest condolences to his family.
Sofia Kondrashin,MD
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Luis Betancourt posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
To The Sperber Family,
I'm deeply saddened to hear about your loss. I'm aware of the futility of words at such a time, but the plethora of psychiatric professionals Dr. Sperber, my professor and mentor helped train share the poignancy of this enormous loss.
Luis Betancourt, M.D.
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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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