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Ben Elisofon posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Was looking through some old e-Mails and came across Dr. Schwid's obituary. He was a great doctor, very caring and compassionate....always willing to try new and unexplored areas. God bless to him as well as his surviving family. He is missed...
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Laurel (Polansky) Kadouri - Milwaukee/Tel Aviv/ Boca Raton posted a condolence
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Oy yoy yoy...I just found out the tragic news. I knew Steve from Nicolet High School...we were in Hebrew school together...I remember that he was brilliant, funny, and nice. I just googled his name and saw that he died just a few months ago. How tragic. What a loss. I am so sorry to hear... I remember vaguely meeting an older brother Howard...was he known as Howie? And I might know Peggi, too....Steve was in class with Mari Howards, Sandi Schwab, Mona Blankstein, David Papermaster, John Plotkin, Skippy Kendel, and me - Laurel Polansky. I was a year younger than everyone else and I remember that he sat one row over from me. Shelly Israel was our teacher. I remember that he always knew the answer...you couldn't stump him...I remember that he made me laugh...I remember that he was brilliant. Coincidentally enough, I also studied Neurobiology & Physiology (at Rutgers) before making Aliyah to Israel for 13 years. I will miss Steve. His life clearly made a difference in this world on many levels. I send my condolences to the extended family.....may g-d comfort you and their souls in the gates of Jerusalem. Laurel (Polansky) Kadouri
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Todd Eichenbaum posted a condolence
Monday, February 2, 2009
Sorry this is so late, but I just today heard about Steve.
Throughout high school he was a good friend to me; I won't soon forget him. Although saddened by his passing, I am impressed--but certainly not surprised--by what he accomplished both professionally and personally in his short life. I wish he could have had more time to help those with MS.
My heartfelt sympathies go to his family. May he rest in peace.
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Timothy and Annmarie Counihan (Galway, Ireland) posted a condolence
Friday, January 9, 2009
Mary, Tim and I were very saddened to hear of Steve's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children.
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Joe Fusco posted a condolence
Friday, December 12, 2008
My wife and I were deeply saddened at hearing the news. I was diagnosed with MS 7 yrs. ago and was in the middle of my first attack. Dr. Schwid was very calm and said - this will pass. His words gave us strength to get us through a very hard time and he was right - it did pass.
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Jennifer Savino posted a condolence
Sunday, December 7, 2008
I would like to express my condolences to your family. Dr. Schwid was a doctor who truly listened and wanted the best for his patients. I appreciate all that he did for me and my family.
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Bruce Cree, MD, PhD, MCR posted a condolence
Monday, November 24, 2008
I am very sorry for your family's loss. Steve will always be remembered as being an outstanding neurologist who was truly dedicated to not only serve his patients but to strive to improve care for the entire MS community. He will be sorely missed.
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MC posted a condolence
Friday, November 21, 2008
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Most people only dream of making a difference in this world. Dr. Schwid truly did.
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Rob Platt posted a condolence
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Mary and family, my deepest condolences to you. I hadn't seen Steve much since high school, running into him on campus in Madison once in awhile. Steve was a real solid guy and I'll always remember his brilliance and unassuming ways.
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Debbie Masters (Rochester, NY) posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Dear Mary,
My thoughts are with you and the family during this difficult time. My best memories of Steven are of him picking up or dropping off one of the kids at Temple Sinai. I had my hands full managing Noah and Jared, but Steven seemed calm and relaxed among the chaos, obvioulsy delighted to be with one or more of the kids, and always having time to chat and catch up with me. Since Noah and Ben have been friends for ever I have had the pleasure of seeing Ben grow into a fine young man. I know you will find comfort in him and the rest of the family.
Some poems are long and some are short. Steven's life poem was short but will live on forever through all the people who's lives he has touched.
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Michel and Sarah Berg (Rochester, NY) posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
It is with great saddness that we learned of Steve's death. He was a valued colleague and friend and we will miss him. His clear mindedness and dry wit were refreshing and added to our lives as we are sure also added to the many lives he touched. All of our sympathy to his family. We will miss him.
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Kathy England (Rochester, NY) posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
I had the honor and the pleasure of working with Steve in the Department of Neurology over the years as he evolved from a neurology resident to a Professor of Neurology. Steve was a gentle giant-always positive, with a quick, dry sense of humor--a true patient advocate. He was an inspiration to those who worked with him and to those he cared for. Dr. Schwid was truly a gentleman and a scholar and we will forever honor the spirit of someone who touched so many lives. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Kathy England, RN, NP
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Mr. & Mrs. Thomas King posted a condolence
Monday, November 10, 2008
Dear Mrs. Schwid and children,
We cannot express our sorrow for your loss. Dr. Schwid was wonderful to us. We will miss him.
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M & M Lakeside Marine(Michael & Kathy Syracusa) posted a condolence
Monday, November 10, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.
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Rabbi Jim & Julie Mirel posted a condolence
Monday, November 10, 2008
Dear Mary,Ben,Madeline,Jacob,Abraham,Zack,Peggi,Bruce,Howie Barby and familes-
The clergy and members of temple Bnai Torah in Bellevue extend to each of you our deepest sympathy and love. Steven has been in our prayers for many months. Now that he is at peace, our support goes out to you. He will be remembered here on this shabbat, and in the many days,months and years ahead.
b'shalom
James Mirel
Senior Rabbi
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Jennifer (Capraro) Zaffuts posted a condolence
Monday, November 10, 2008
Mary,
I read about Steve's passing in the paper yesterday. I am so sorry to hear this - he and your family have been in my thoughts since I found out he was sick. I have always thought you were a strong person, and I know you will carry Steve's strenght with you as you press on. I wish all the best for your kids - Ben, Maddy, Jake, Abe, and Zach. They are wonderful, caring kids with strong hearts, and I hope they are able to lean on each other, and on their friends and family, in addition to you, through this hard time. This is a terrible loss for all of you to suffer, and you will be in my thoughts.
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David Wolf and Family posted a condolence
Sunday, November 9, 2008
My condolences, thoughts and prayers for the Schwid family. Steve and I had a great time together with our daughters in Indian Princess program. He truly was a most gentle and thoughtful man. I will miss him, but cherish those memories.
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The Takashima & Gross Family posted a condolence
Sunday, November 9, 2008
We were very fortunate to know Steve for a little over two years. And what an indelible impression he made on us! The ideal family man, intelligent, soft spoken, generous, funny, and brave beyond measure. We will miss Steve greatly and are so sorry for his passing. He is forever ingrained in our lives. -Rie, Eric, Aron, and Kai
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Billy Strassner posted a condolence
Friday, November 7, 2008
I am very sorry for your loss. He was a very a kind person. I have many good memories of the time we had in Indian Guides. He helped make Indian Guides fun.I will keep him in my prayers.
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Peggi Glaser (Schwid) posted a condolence
Friday, November 7, 2008
Before I speak about Steve, I want to thank everyone who has been helping the Schwid family with meals, homemade goodies, rides, sleepovers and Wegmans runs. Thank you Cindy, Katy, Tracy, Sue, Josie, Cheryl and everyone else whose names I don’t know for being the Schwids’ Rochester family.
Everyone here has their own special memories of Steve either as a friend, colleague, patient, movie buddy, or family member. Many of us have memories from Steve’s childhood, college days, medical school, residency, his medical career, Schwid family vacations or family life in Rochester. If we weave all our unique memories together we all can carry Steve’s entire life in our hearts.
I have several special memories of Steve I would like to share. I vividly remember the day Steve was born and was so excited to have a baby brother. I begged my father to take me to the hospital to see him. In 1964, 12 year olds were not allowed in hospitals so of course I was kicked out but I did get a glimpse of my precious baby brother.
I remember bringing my girlfriends home to watch Steve as he slept in his crib. I remember my father getting a kick out of Steve saying fetch fight for French fries. I used to bring Steve over to my friend Amy’s house and he would boldly open the pantry doors and help himself to cookies. My mother tried out the newest rage in reading when Steve was about three or four and tried to teach Steve to read by taping flashcards all over the house. We had flashcards that said table, chair, floor, book, stove, etc. everywhere. Steve did learn to read well & read the Wall Street Journal out loud when he was about 5 or 6. He was reading the titles one day and pronounced the GNP as the g-nip.
My favorite Steve story happened not too far from here in Lake George, while we were on a family vacation. Steve was 2 or 3 and we were having a nice dinner at a restaurant. All of a sudden Steve started yelling a naughty word and wouldn’t stop. Nothing my parents did could make him stop repeating that word. Everyone in the restaurant was staring at Steve and us. Of course, Howard and I were in BIG trouble.
I have 2 more recent memories I would like to share. When Ben was 3 and in the hospital in Baltimore for an extended time he was supposed to lie still. How do you keep an active 3-year-old still for weeks? Steve rigged up a kite above Ben’s bed so he something to focus on. Ben could control the strings to move the kite and he was happy.
We visited a few weeks ago and as I came downstairs in the morning, I mentally took a snapshot of Steve and Zack playing a computer game. Zack was snuggled into Steve and it was obvious how much Steve loved Zack.
I often told Steve he has great kids, which always brought a smile to his face and a twinkle in his big blue eyes. Ben, Maddy, Jake, Abe and Zack, all of you meant the world to your dad and he was proud of all you and loved very much.
Just before my mother passed away, I asked her how I would get along without her. She told me I would always hear her. Ben, Maddy, Jake, Abe and Zack you will always hear your dad and Mary you will always hear Steve and he will always be in all of our hearts.
Steve, I have loved you every single day of your life.
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Brighton Class of 2012 (NY) posted a condolence
Friday, November 7, 2008
We're very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
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felicia lawrence (Rochester, NY) posted a condolence
Friday, November 7, 2008
Mary and Family,
So saddened to hear of your loss. Please know that your family is in our prayers. Sounds like Steven was a wonderful human being. Wish we would have known him.
Felicia, David, David Lee and Ryan Lawrence
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JoAnn Hallimen (Rochester, NY) posted a condolence
Friday, November 7, 2008
Dr. Schwid was my MS doctor for many years. He was caring, patient, and kind. Throughout the years we discussed my family and his, he was a proud dad and spoke of his family. He will be missed by many in the MS community.
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Albert and Sharon Haskell (Milwaukee, WI) posted a condolence
Friday, November 7, 2008
Mary and Family
Please accept our deepest sympathies. May your minds and hearts be filled with wonderful memories and bring comfort to you.
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Edie and Tim Lawrence (Rochester, NY) posted a condolence
Friday, November 7, 2008
Dear Mary - It is hard to imagine such an enormous loss. Steve was an incredibly funny and generous man. Please know we are thinking of you all during this difficult time.
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Melissa Wells (Pittsford, NY) posted a condolence
Friday, November 7, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
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Donna Palumbo (New London, CT) posted a condolence
Friday, November 7, 2008
Dear Mary and family:
I am deeply saddened by Steve's loss. He had such a positive impact on the lives of so many, but none more than his family, I'm sure. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Geraldine & Michael Mahan (Rochester, NY) posted a condolence
Friday, November 7, 2008
Dear Mary and family we are very saddened by the news of Dr. Steves passing. You were all blessed with having such an incredible father and husband. Dr Schwid correctly diagnosed my wife with Devics disease when she was fighting to live in Jan of 06. It is a rare and paralyzing disease. Since that time she has been his patient and has made a remarkable comeback. God does send angels here. Sometimes I think he sends them here to let the rest of us see perfection in his work. Dr Schwid is certainly one of them. How fortunate we have all been to know him. The world is fortunate for having him among us. For Gerry and I the experience of knowing him has been an honor and a very distinct privilege. God grant him peace.
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Radiologists and staff of University Medical Imaging posted a condolence
Friday, November 7, 2008
Please accept our most heatfelt sympathies. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. With thoughts and pease and courage to you..
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Francine Ehrman (Sheboygan, WI) posted a condolence
Friday, November 7, 2008
To Mary and all of the Schwid family,
we extend our deepest sympathy for your loss of Steven. Know that many of us across the miles are sensing your loss at this sad time.
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Dee Wooden posted a condolence
Friday, November 7, 2008
Mary, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very sad time. Steve was in my favorite Indian Guide and Princess tribes and it was always a pleasure to have him and the older children that I knew be part of the program. He was always willing and helpful - no matter what the task. Again, I hope you and the kids will find peace. My thoughts are with you.
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Michael Law posted a condolence
Friday, November 7, 2008
Eulogy for Steve Schwid:
I was very honored to have been asked to talk to you today.
The first thing that came to mind, was the question "what would Steve have said?"
After giving it more thought than I probably needed to, I realized he wouldn't have said much if anything. He was a man of few words, but when he did speak, his words were full of wisdom, humor, and often had 3 to 5 levels of meaning in a 5 to 10 word sentence.
So I decided to do some research on Steve so I Googled him. I recommend it to all . Especially his children. While I know you were proud of him, I think you will learn more about his professional side if you go online. There are pages and pages of articles and accolades about your dad. I didn’t understand half of them. But I found one article he wrote that I believe exemplified his abilities and at the same time substantiated what I already knew. The article was entitled “Futility Studies”. It wasn’t its content that interested me as much as its length, who but Steve could write an article on futility and have it be only 2 pages long. But, the conclusion demonstrated the man’s dedication. It read:
“After decades with little to offer patients with Neurodegenerative diseases,
being forced to choose between non-futile treatments to pursue
additional studies is a good problem to have.”
He was a physician that was willing to face futility in the same time give his patients and his colleagues hope.
Yes, He was a man of few words, but when he uttered those words they carried a message worth listening to. And I must tell you, he was really easy going.
Before I met Steve, I thought I was easy-going and compared to most, I truly was. However, after going on, numerous Indian Guide and Indian Princess camping trips and attending close to 100 meetings at people's houses with Steve and observing him with his family, I realized that compared to Steve, I was an uptight nervous wreck .
If Steve were to give a lecture on life, which by the way he never would, I believe he would've said “ the road to success is simple:
1. Do your best;
2. Do what you can do to help many, and avoid doing harm to anyone;
3. Enjoy the simple pleasures,
4. Except everyone the way they are, in hopes that they will accept you with your faults;
5. And most importantly, don't sweat the small stuff, and by the way, with very few exceptions it is all small stuff.
If Steve were giving that lecture on life, at this point in the lecture, he would've, said , apply those points to your life, and you can figure out the rest. Thank you for having me here today. I however, have lots more to say.
Whether consciously or not, Steve followed that formula for success and as a matter of fact, he lived that message.
His career was a great example of doing his best. He was always there for his patients, he was always there for his colleagues, and in his short career he did two lifetimes worth of work.
A few years back, I was invited to attend the MS Society dinner in honor of Steve. I knew Steve was about 40 years old, and I was amazed to hear the presenter announce that he was receiving a "Lifetime Achievement Award”. Having spent so much time with Steve and having heard him say nothing about his accomplishments or his position in the world medical community, I could only think, that the presenter must have gotten it wrong. But it was true. Just imagine, a "Lifetime Achievement Award" given to a man who would've been considered a young doctor in his field.
If I read all of Steve’s medical accomplishments, we would be here for hours. He was literally one of the foremost experts in the world and he was asked to lecture all over the world. But you would never know that by just spending time with him. He was so unassuming and simply a good friend.
While Steve's attitude was one of : "what the heck", his example was one of, "what the heck, as long as you did your best."
Since many of the hours I spent with Steve were while we were camping or otherwise having meetings with Indian Guides and Indian Princesses, I turned to those memories when looking for examples of how Steve lived those five basic steps to success.
When both Ben and Maddie were in the program, Steve and I would have two meetings a month at different houses. That meant we would have at least two meetings in our own house, and we would have to come up with a project, entertainment, and snacks.
The projects could be as simple as making paper airplanes or carving pumpkins. Steve would quietly sit back at the beginning of the year while everyone else in the tribe would pick a month, and Steve would merely say, I'll take whatever is left. Some of the new fathers, who didn't know Steve, misinterpreted this laissez-faire attitude, with what they thought might be lack of interest.
We would get to Steve's house, there would be cookies, cakes and donuts on the counter. There would be neatly cut stacks of wood, Elmer's glue, hammers, screw drivers and nails. By the time the project was over, the kids would walk away with a three-story birdhouse, a complete hockey table, or some other projects that Steve had put together in the back of his garage.
Steve always took a great deal of pleasure out of our snipe hunts down at Camp Cory. Our first snipe hunts involve taking our four and five-year-olds over to a dark wooded area with some paper bags to catch snipe. The descriptions of snipe would change from year to year, but I remember one father telling his somewhat wary son that it was a just a small bird that could see in the dark. I could hear Steve, in a stage whisper say, it is the only bird with large teeth and claws.
As we, not so quietly, walked away from the cabin, I would glance back and see Steve picking up some stones and sticks. When we got far enough away from the cabin where it was quite dark, Steve would expertly toss the sticks and stones into the underbrush in such a way as it sounded like something was running away.
More than once Steve would capture one of the snipe in these paper bags and start running back to the cabin with 10 or 12 kids screaming running after him yelling that they wanted to see it. Each time he started to get near the cabin, the snipe would chew and claw its way out of a paper bag and run off through the underbrush.
The remorse was clearly visible on Steve's face as the boys or girls would find fault in his method of carrying the snipe.
After a number years of failure, and when our boys were about eight years old, we once again attempted to catch a snipe and get it back to our cabin on the shore of Keuka Lake. Obviously, as a result of feeling so guilty at not being that good at getting snipe back to the cabin, Steve carried the bagged bird all the way to the steps of the cabin porch, when the bird ripped its way out.
This vicious bird got away despite Steve’s attempt to catch the bird, an attempt, that looked very much like this: (motion looks like a person throwing a skipping rock across a pond) but it flew out of his hand and skipped across the water like a skipping flat rock toward the middle of the lake and disappeared into the darkness.
Once again, there were many moans and protests from all of the boys, except one. Steve's son Ben was so enthralled and curious, he started walking toward the lake looking for the bird, and kept walking until he was up to his knees in the water. His sneakers, socks and jeans were underwater. In my less than easy-going way, I was hollering Ben’s name over and over again, and I remember it was so cold that night I could see my breath when I was hollering Ben's name.
Steve just stood there and smiled, it was obvious to me that he could not understand my concern or the panic in my voice. He looked at me and gave me one of those one sentence comments that was so simple and yet said so much. He said: "I guess it's good that we didn't tell Ben that there was a submarine at the bottom of the lake".
He then said, let’s go back and try to catch another snipe. I asked if he thought maybe Ben should change his shoes and socks, and he said, "no, he would probably just get them wet too." So we headed back out for snipe.
That was perfect example of Steve's attitude about most things. Don't worry about it, and it doesn’t do any good to complain.
Most of you, who knew Steve for a period of time, would have also learned that being quiet did not mean he didn't have strong feelings about things, or that he didn't have a little bit of mischief in him.
On our first trip up to Camp Gorham in the Adirondacks, we stopped at a restaurant called simply, The Barbecue Pit. It was not a place that our wives would've picked. The cook and the waitresses wore jeans and T-shirts that had all seen better days and had samples of the barbecue sauce splattered on them. The curtains had probably been a white and red checkered pattern number of years before we got there. The owner probably made the tables and benches out of highway signs that had fallen off the back of the New York State Hwy. Department trucks.
Steve set down at one of the tables, looked at me and said, “this is my kind of place”. As it turns out, the barbecue was fantastic, and we stopped at the Barbecue Pit on each yearly trip after that.
Our children were delighted to mention the name of the hot sauce that was on each table. It had a picture of a donkey kicking up its hind legs on the front of each bottle. Not one of our children failed to ask someone else at the table to pass the "Ass Kicking Sauce".
After, about the fourth time, someone asked to have the sauce passed, Steve said, "you did shouldn't be talking like that, put that away."
However, on the way out, when he was paying his bill, he picked up a bottle and quietly said to me, "I have to take a bottle of the stuff home." I am sure it was more than a souvenir, possibly a thoughtful present for Mary.
On our first trip to Camp Gorham, it was early June, and The black flies were so bad that after we arrive on Friday night, as we walked to the cabin, the blood was literally dripping down the backs of our necks. Being the practical sissy that I am, I took my son into Town to buy mosquito net hats. I told Steve that I was going and asked him if he would like us to get him one, and he merely said, no thanks to the flies have to eat to.
My wife Cheryl and I would sometimes go over to the Schwid house to play euchre while our kids assisted their children in tearing up their house. During one stretch of time we did this on almost a monthly basis. In case you haven't had the opportunity to play cards with Mary and Cheryl I thought I should set the stage for you by explaining that they are somewhat competitive. I should also tell you, that you should never let your children watch Mary and Cheryl play cards against someone, if you ever want them to grow up with any sense of sportsmanship. Mary and Cheryl are not what you would call good sports, either when they win, or when they lose.
At first during these private euchre tournaments, we played household against household. After many months of Mary and Cheryl calling Steve and I "lead weights” or maybe “cement shoes” holding them back, I suggested that Steve and I team up to take on these self proclaimed Champions of the World.
In his quietly self-confident manner, he agreed. I must tell you the first time we were going to do this, I was petrified that we would lose, and Steve and I would never hear the end of it. This is one of the many times that I wished I shared Steve's simple philosophy of “don't worry, it's all just a game".
Once again, I reveled in Steve's concluding statement, that was very simple and yet had such a memorable message. The tournament initially started out as two out of three games, but after Steve and I won the first two it somehow or other took on a World Series flavor and became four out of seven games. After Steve and I won 4/5 games, Steve stood up from the table, and in the midst of many protestations from our wives that we cheated or got lucky, he merely stated: well, Mike, if they are champions of the world, we must be champions of the universe.
He went through life like this, with quiet confidence and a tremendous tolerance for other people, life's inconsistencies, and most of all a tremendous ability to avoid "sweating the small stuff." He didn't write the book "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff, and Its All Small Stuff". But he could have, and he certainty live that way.
A number of years ago, Mary asked our family to go on a road trip with them to Virginia. We were delighted.
Then Steve took me aside and said, "you do know that we can't drive more than 25 miles without having one of our kids vomit in the car, don't you?" I guess the look of horror on my face indicated that I was unaware of that fact. I really don't think Steve was trying to talk me out of it, I think he was just being Steve and letting me know what I was getting myself into.
I had to immediately get creative, and I told Mary that we would be delighted to on a vacation with the Schwid family, but I had two rules. Everyone rides in their own car, and everyone stays in their own room. This way, I said, we can avoid any fights between the kids.
I went out and bought some walkie-talkies so the kids could talk to each other between cars and we planned our trip. To this day, I can remember the picture of the Schwid van going down 390 just ahead of us. The van was shaking back and forth, and every once in a while swerving from left to right. I asked one of the kids to get on the walkie-talkie to ask if everything was all right with the van, and when Ben tried to answer, the background noise made it impossible to hear his voice.
After following the Schwid vehicle into every rest stop between Rochester and Virginia, we finally got to our hotel.
As Steve was unloading a large black garbage bag from the second seat of the van, I walked up to him and said, how was the trip. He looked up and said in his matter-of-fact way, “quite uneventful actually”.
A few minutes later I heard Maddie bragging to my daughter Katie that she had only got sick three times. I remember thinking to myself, I hate to think what an eventful trip would be like.
A number of years ago Maddie and Jake were over to my house for the night. I'm sure Jake couldn't been much more than nine years old . I walked over to the family room and saw that they were watching some horror movie in which some maniac was creating all sorts of gore. I told the kids to turn it off and I didn't think they should be watching that stuff, and Jake said, “don’t worry Mr. Law, I've watched this with my dad; he's got the whole set.”
Yes, Steve was truly a connoisseur of simple pleasures. This man, one of the brightest I ever met in my life, would sit with his laptop computer in his family room and be writing a presentation that would impress even some of the most educated and brightest people in the world, while at the same time enjoying the Saturday morning cartoons with Abe and Zack.
He had a wonderful sense of fairness and justice, as well as a tremendous tolerance for human foibles. I never once heard Steve say a bad word about anyone. Even those that I felt might deserve it. I think the harshest thing I ever heard him say about anyone, was "maybe he misunderstood". And my, not so kind response was "and maybe he doesn't mind looking like an idiot". To which, Steve casually replied, "That's a possibility too."
Steve was not a complainer. Despite everything he's gone through over these last years, I never once heard him complain. His only concern was with others. He would go to his treatments, suffer through them, get sick, and as soon as he could, he ended up in his office or taking a call from a patient.
There are only a handful of people who come into your world, and touch your life in a dramatic fashion. Steve wasn’t dramatic, he was one who touched your life quietly and lastingly. He wasn’t one for drama, he was simply there for you. A number of years ago I suffered from amnesia. I hear that while I was in the hospital, my memory only lasted about 2 1/2 minutes. Steve sat with my wife, Cheryl and I for many hours. He patiently answered my questions, which were repeated every 2 to 3 minutes. I understand that I asked the same question over and over and over again. Steve would patiently answer the question, but Cheryl got so tired of it, she put a sign in the wall and just pointed to it when I asked the same question again.
As all of you know, he never complained about anything and even on his last day at home, when they were taking him to the hospital, when I asked him how he is feeling, he would reply, "not bad today; how are you doing?"
To say the least, Steve’s tastes were simple and unpretentious. And yet, his mark on this world is anything but simple. He leaves a legacy that is downright enviable. Not only, was he the best of the best in his field of medicine, he will be remembered as one of the best of the best when it comes to being a husband, a father, a brother, a friend and as a man. He also leaves a legacy of wonderful, intelligent children.
Steve’s formula and road to success was truly simple:
1. He didn’t Sweat the small stuff,.
2. he did so much to help so many, and he did his best to avoid doing harm to anyone;
3. He excepted everyone the way they were and never once in all my time with him had anything bad to say about anyone;
4. He was the poster boy for enjoying life’s simple pleasures,
5. And most importantly, He was the best;
I once heard it said that “A useless life is an early death.’’ Luckily for this world and of course for all who knew him, this never applied to Steve. In Steve’s case the quote should read “ An early death concluded the life of a simply extraordinary man.”
We will miss him, but we will never forget him. And if we follow his example, we can all be part of his living legacy.
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Sharon Ternullo posted a condolence
Friday, November 7, 2008
Mary,
I was so sorry when I saw his obituary pop up on the intranet at The Hospital. I enjoyed working with Steve when I first met him. I also enjoyed his wit and soft spokeness. If there is anything Carey and I can do to help. Rides or watching the younger children...please let us know. I am so sorry we did not realize and have lost touch as the children have gotten older.
Thinking of you and you are in our prayers.
Sharon Ternullo and Carey Middleton
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James Hiken, M.D. posted a condolence
Thursday, November 6, 2008
I was a high school friend of Steve's and a college roommate when he met Mary. I have fond memories of poker games and Steve's dry wit. He was one of the smartest people I've known. "You win by winning" Steve said, and he clearly was a winner. Rest in peace old friend.
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Julie Tisa posted a condolence
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Dr. Schwid's quiet demeanor was somehow reasurring on troubling days with MS. I will be eternally grateful for his contant search to help us with this chronic, unpredictable disease. My deepest sympathy to his family,friends and associates.
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Peggy Boros posted a condolence
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Dr. Schwid was my MS neurologist for 17 years. He was kind and very helpful, and saved me numerous times. I was extremely saddened to hear of his passing. I extend my sincerest sympathy to the whole family. How kind of him to ask for donations to be directed to MS. He will be missed.
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Clara Vigelette posted a condolence
Thursday, November 6, 2008
I have know Steve since he started his residency training in neurology. He is a great guy and will truly be missed. My sympathy goes to Mrs. Schwid and his family.
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Sr. Maria Kellner posted a condolence
Thursday, November 6, 2008
I would like to express my sincere sympathies to Dr. Schwid's Family. Dr. Schwid was my MS neurologist for quite some years and I have always found him compassionate and helpful and encoraging. I have heard him give talks on specific topics related to MS, being very informative through his research. Since he first became ill, I have been paying for him daily. May our loving God hold him in his embrace and give strength and courage to his wife and children!
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Jill Carlier posted a condolence
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Dr. Schwid took very good care of my 16 year old daughter when she was diagnosed with MS this year. We are very sad to hear of his passing... Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
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Steven Trobe and Family posted a condolence
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Steve and his children spent many adventures with us through Indian Princess. I will always remember his warm smile and gentle ways. Our heartfelt condolences go out to all of his family and friends.
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Janet & Dave Mirsky posted a condolence
Thursday, November 6, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking about you and your family during this very difficult time.
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Robin, Dennis, Briana & Seth posted a condolence
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Dear Mary, children and all of Steven's family,
We are so sorry for your great loss and wish you comfort in the days and years ahead. May your memories of Steven and the amazing life he led always inspire you and help to ease the pain you are feeling right now. Please know that you are in our thoughts.
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Flynne & Bob Kirshenbaum posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Dear Schwid family,
Our hearts go out to you all in this time of deep sorrow. We are so sorry for your great loss. Please know we are thinking of you all and sending our prayers. I hope this thought brings some comfort...We are blessed in that love is stronger than death.
Our deepest sympathy and love,
Flynne & Bob Kirshenbaum (in the Seattle area)
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Sharon and Larry Samkofff posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
We are deeply saddened by Steve's untimely passing. He was a brilliant neurologist, esteemed colleague, and good friend. I will greatly miss our time together in Thursday morning clinic. I always valued his wisdom about patients. His compassion, grace, and humor will be sorely missed.
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Barbara Michaels posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Mary, My deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the children.
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Martin Family posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Mary, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids during this difficult time. We will always be there for you.
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Kashtan Family posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Our deepest sympathies to your family.
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Judy Ring posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
My heartfelt thoughts are with the family. His memory will live on through his wonderful wife and children.
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Karen Frank posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Dr. Schwid was a good man, and my Dr.
He will be missed, I'm thankful to have meet him!
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Jason Schwalb, MD posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
I had the pleasure to work with Steve. He was a great colleague who always thought about clinical problems critically and compassionately. When he got ill, he continued to work with extreme grace.
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Howard Schwid posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
I'm Steve's older brother, Howie. Steve and I were very close when we were kids. We may have moved apart as adults, I moved west, and he moved east, but I hope he felt we still shared a close bond. We didn't necessarily talk alot but we knew we could count on each other.
Growing up in our house was financially comfortable, but often emotionally difficult. I think Steve got it the
worst because he was the youngest and was the only child at home while our parents traded off major surgeries and rounds of chemotherapy.
I very clearly remember, when I was seven years old, telling my mother that life just wasn't fair. She asked me why I felt that way and I told her it was because all my friends had a younger brother and I didn't. She explained that if I did get a brother he would be much younger than me. I told her I didn't care and still wanted one.
About a year later Steve was born. The principal of my grade school announced over the PA system, "Howard Schwid, you have a new baby brother."
Steve and I were instant friends. My friends, despite being eight years older included Steve in all our games. Once when we were playing football in the back yard, one of Steve's baby teeth fell out. Our mother made us look for it in the grass for hours. I still don't know why.
I have to be honest. I loved my little brother but I wasn't always nice. I did play tricks on him. Some were very imaginative and cruel. I'm ashamed of the things I did and my only excuse is that I was a stupid teenager. I hope he was able to forgive me. A few days ago he told me that nasty childhood pranks make for some good adult memories.
When I was in high school my friends gave Steve a nickname - 'Schwidlet'. My wife, Babry, first met Steve at a
party at my house when he was 8. She started quizzing him and decided that since he got every question right, including the date for Flag Day, that he was the smartest kid she ever met.
Steve was smart. He seemed to breeze through college and med school. He was the only person I know that was able to keep up with soap operas while in med school. Or maybe he just made it look easy and didn't complain; a theme that he continued throughout his illness.
When Barby and I were dating, now Steve was 10 or 12, we noticed that Steve would always stay up with us watching TV late most Friday and Saturday nights. It seemed that as soon as Barby would go home, Steve would finally go to bed. I thought mom and dad were paying him to keep an eye on us. I asked him about that last week and he said the reason he sat up with us was he was only allowed to watch TV on Friday and Saturday nights and we only had one TV in the house.
Steve was loved, and will be remembered, by his wife, Mary, by his 5 children, Ben, Maddie, Jake, Abe, and Zack, by his many friends and by his patients. He was a good husband, a great father, a respected physician and researcher, and a good brother. He leaves behind a legacy, in his family and his accomplishments.
Who gets a lifetime achievement award at age 40? Incidentally, this award was given a year before Steve got sick.
Several months ago, when the movie "The Bucket List" was released, I asked Steve if he had a bucket list. He said that all he wanted to do was spend more time with his family and continue to work. He felt he was making a contribution and wanted to continue as long as possible. In academic medicine publishing two origional research
articles a year is considered a good benchmark. Steve published an average of ten per year through his treatments. Amazing.
I am proud to be Steve's brother. I will miss him greatly. I hope Mary, Ben, Maddie, Jake, Abe and Zack know that although Barby and I live on the other side of the country, we will always remain close.
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John and Katie Mooney posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Dear Mary and children,
John and I are very sorry to hear of your loss. Steve was a wonderful physician and man. The funeral service was a beautiful tribute. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Roxanne, Mark, Katherine Lowenguth posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Our heartfelt sorrow to Mary, Ben, Maddie, Jake, Abe and Zack. We were blessed to know Steve and witness the wonderful person, father, husband and doctor he was. He was a kind soul that always welcomed our daughter into his home and treated her as one of his own. Never a time went by that she would miss an opportunity to be with the Schwids! His tremendous legacy will live on and influence all who knew him - family, friends, patients. A life well lived!
our love to Mary and the kids.
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Donald J. DeSarra posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
I was a patient of Dr. Schwid after being he diognosed me as having M S in April of 1996. I have remained his patient to this day.I will always be greatful for his kind and careing ways and treatment of my codition. I will sadly miss him. My condolence to his family.
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Leslie Lee posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Dear Mrs. Schwid and family, it has been such a privilege to know Steve and work with him during and after residency. He was so kind and generous in providing guidance and mentorship, an outstanding teacher and person in every way. I was so impressed with his dedication to the education of residents, fellows, colleagues, and most of all his patients and their families. He is so greatly missed, words cannot adequately express my condolences for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers, best wishes,Leslie Lee
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Lisa Palvino & Family posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Mary, Our family will be praying for you during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you and your children. May you find comfort in the family and friends that surround you during this difficult time.
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Bill Strassner posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
My family and I were so saddened to hear of Steve's passing. My children and I have many fond memories of the time we spent in Indian Guides with Steve and his children. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
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Muir family posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Mary,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children at this time and always. We will be there for you in the months ahead.
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Sandy Bihrle posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Dr. Schwid will be sadly missed. My Condolences to his family.
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Patricia Hopkins posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Steve is a great man who will be greatly missed.
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Pamela D'Hont posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Mary,
I'm so sorry. My heart aches for you and the kids. You are a very strong woman and a great mom. You will get through this.
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Ron Buchbinder posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
My sincere sympathy to the Schwid family. Dr. Schwid was a pleasure to deal with professionally. His dedication to helping patients with MS will be missed. I will miss his sense of humor and integrity.
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Beth Kosoff posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
My deepest sympathies on the loss of Dr. Schwid. He was my MS doctor and he was always very kind and caring. I always felt very comfortable with his expertise and guidance. I also knew him from Temple Sinai and my son Jerry went to BHS with Ben. Dr. Schwid will be missed by all who knew him both professionally and personally. May the memory of his life bring you comfort.
Beth Kosoff
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Bobbie Merida (Waxhaw, NC) posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Mary
I was so sorry to hear about your husband, but his suffering is over. You and your children are in my thoughts and prayers. Please remember all the good times and love that he has given to you and your children. Lean on your friends and family for comfort.
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Aileen Shinaman (Rochester, NY) posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Dear Mary and family: Our thoughts are with you. Steve was a prince of a guy-totally devoted to his family and also to his work. I was lucky to work with him. Your family will be in my prayers. Best, Aileen & Todd Shinaman and boys
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Margaret Madigan (Rochester, NY) posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
My deepest sympathies to Mary and the children. My son Jack Zabelny is a good friend of Jake's and has always felt so welcome in your home. You are a wonderful family and Dr. Schwid will be missed. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
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SANDY CALABRIA (ROCHESTER, NY) posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
MARY AND FAMILY,
I HAVE BEEN AN MS PATIENT WITH DR. SCHWID FOR MANY YEARS. HE WAS ALWAYS THERE FOR ME PROFESSIONALLY AND I FELT COMFORTABLE JUST TALKING. WHENEVER I SENT AN EMAIL HE WOULD ANSWER WITHIN THE HOUR - DAYTIME OR NIGHTS.
HE'S IN MY PRAYERS, SANDY
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Donna Waterhouse (rochester) posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
I've been blessed with Dr. Schwid as my doctor for many years.
He was a very caring person.He actu
ally took his time to listen to my concerns.
He'd answers all my questions to ease my fears.
In loving memory of a very special wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
To his family and loved ones may the
lord be with you thru this special time and always.
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danny khalil khalil (Rochester (pittsford), NY) posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Dear abe, im sorry for your loss i will come to the calling hours on the 5th at 7pm p.s. my sympathy is to you
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Rosanne & Carl Worden (Caledonia, NY) posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
We are saddened by the passing of Dr. Schwid. He was my MS Dr. & a fine human being. Even with his vast knowledge & expertise, he always listened to his patients without a condescending manner. There was patience, humility & quiet gentleness in his dealing with patients & their spouses. That meant so much when you were dealing with the fear of the unknown concerning MS issues. Our condolences to his wife, family & staff. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
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David LeVant posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
He provided me with calming, compassionate wisdom and encouragement when I very much needed it. I will be forever grateful. I wish his family, friends, colleagues and patients peace. We all lost a truly great man.
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Peggy posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
I am so shocked and deeply saddened to hear this news. My prayers and well wishes go to his family during these hard times. Dr. Schwid had been my doctor since I was first diagnosed with MS 5 years ago. His steadfast knowledge and gentle manner always put me at ease. It is clear that we have not only lost a gifted Doctor, but more importantly a great man with an even greater heart.
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Marianne Wink posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
I am sad to hear of Dr. Schwid's passing. He was a compassionate physician and a kind man. My sincere condolences to his family and to his Department of Neuroimmunology at this time.
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Karen posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
My deepest sympathies to you and the children May Steven live in your hearts for eternity
He was my MD for 12 years thanks
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George Ottenschot posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss.Dr. Schwid was my doctor for 15 years He was a great man.
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Donna Krahmer posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
I am deeply sadden to learn of Dr. Schwid's passing. He has been my MS Neurologist for many years. I also worked with him for many years in Neurology. He was such a nice man and a wonderful doctor. He will be truly missed by all who knew him. My prayers go out to his family at this difficult time.
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Jane Chamberlain posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
I have known Dr. Schwid for approximately 14 years, since my diagnosis. I feel as though I have lost a friend. He was compassionate and caring for all of his patients. I always knew that I had a supporter in him and I am greatly saddened for our loss. I also know that he is truly in a better place and at the side of God. Thank you for the blessing of having Dr. Schwid as my doctor.
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Anthony Dombrowski posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Dr. Schwid was a truly wonderful individual. Having had the opportunity to know him was very special. Our prayers go to his family.
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Miller Family posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
An incredible man, husband, father, brother, doctor.. who has touched so many peoples lives. He will always be remembered in our hearts. Our deepest sympathy to all.
Love,
Lisa, Randy,Jordan, and Noah Miller
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Jeff Haskell posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
My deepest and warmest sympathies
to ALL who were blessed and touched through Steve's presence.
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Joan Landry posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Dr.Schwid
He has been my neurologist for several years. My deepest sympathy to his family and loved ones.
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Jennifer Sims posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with the Schwid family. Dr. Schwid made a HUGE impact on my life and I WON'T ever forget him.
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Howie Goodman posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Howie and Barby, Ellen and I are so sad to hear about Steve's passing. We know what a long, tough, courageous, battle, he fought. You and the kids are in our thoughts, and prayers. Please let us know what we can do, you know we're here for you.
Love, Ellen &Howie
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Michael, Robin, Lorren and Avi Negrin posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Dear Mary and the entire Schwid Family, Our hearts are filled with sorrow for your tremendous loss. May you find peace and love in the memories that you cherish. All our love to everyone from friends in the Pacific Northwest.
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Gilda Collins posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Dear Mary,
I am so sad to hear about your husband, Steve. He left you with a wonderful family. I am sure you will see him in everyone of your children, and therefore, he will be with you forever.
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Edie and Tim Lawrence posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
We feel such sorrow for your incredible loss. Steve was such a funny and generous man. Please know there are countless people thinking of you during this difficult time.
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Tracy Kraft posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Our office will not be the same without Dr. Schwid there, especially our unit meetings. He always had us laughing. He was such an amazing person. My thoughts and prayers go out to his entire family.
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Eileen Scheid posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Steve was one of the finest man I ever met, I could always look to him for the ethical solution to any delemia, his humor saved many a day and boy could he write a protocol that minimized his time and maximized mine. I will always see that smile and twinkle of devilment in his eyes. We are all better people for having him with us, although his time was too short. May God help you through these times.
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Chris Hoefler posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Dr. Schwid treated my daughter, Karen Frank, for over ten years. He was always supportive and we will always remember him.
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Shelley Coke posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Mary,
I am so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. You, your children and family are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you will find comfort and support in those you love and who love you.
With Sympathy, Shelley Coke
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Alice & Bill Clark posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Dear Mary and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. Please know that you and the kids are in our thoughts and prayers. With love and support, your "old neighbors" Alice & Bill Clark
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Arlen Ted Jessica and Josh posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Dear Howie, Barby, Aaron, Elana and Eliot:
Sending you our love and deepest condolences on the loss of your brother and uncle. We hope the legacy of his scholarship, devotion to his work and family, and memories of his love and compassion bring you comfort during this sad time. Please convey our condolences to Mary and the family.
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Marta TerHaar posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are sent to his widow and their children. I am so sorry for your loss.
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Marta TerHaar posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
I have been a patient of Dr. Schwid's for the past 10 years. He made his endless dedication and determination to make my battle with MS the most comfortable it could be, he will be sorely missed!
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Timothy Kehl posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
I am the Administrator/Nurse Manager of the Neurology Outpatient Clinic. In my brief time here in Neurology I was very impressed by Dr. Schwid's compassion and caring for his patients. On behalf of the entire clinic we extend our heartfelt sympathy to his wife and entire family. He truly made a mark on us all.
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Norm Kachuck, MD posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of this. I lost track of Steve's difficulties during my year off, and didn't realize he was still in danger. He was an upstanding, incredibly responsible, sober and careful man, so pleasant and giving of himself for the good of others. A mensch. This is so sad to lose him. My regards and condolences to his family and the department, and you. We all share the loss. Baruch dayan emet.
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Robert Gross posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Dear Mary, and members of Steve's family, including his larger professional family,
My family joins me in sending you our heartfelt condolences. Steve was a valued colleague and friend; we will greatly miss his intellect, wit, integrity and selflessness. He was loved and respected, even more so for the importance of family in his life. His contributions were great and he was allowed far too short a time to share his gifts with us.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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JOANNE VANDELUYSTER posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
MARY,
IM SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, I HAD THE PLEASURE OF WORKING WITH DR. SCHWID AT THE MS CENTER AS A SECRETARY. HE WAS A VERY KIND AND UNDERSTANDING PERSON TO WORK FOR. HE HAD A GREAT SENCE OF HUMOR THAT WOULD ALWAYS PUT A SMILE ON MY FACE. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. I ALWAYS VALUED HIS OPINION AND ALWAYS ASKED FOR HIS ADVICE WHEN I COULDNT FIGURE SOMETHING OUT. YOU ALL WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ALWAYS.
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Cindy Irish posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Mary, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Steve from when he was a resident and I have had the very great privilage to work with him at the MS Center. I will always remember his kindness and humor. His love for his family was very evident and he always had time to listen and ask about my family. He was a great man in so many ways. God bless you and your family. Cindy
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Chris Hyson posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
I'm terribly sorry for your loss. Steve was a great colleague and mentor. He will be deeply missed
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Barbara Zeck posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Please know that my heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Dr. Schwid was a Fellow 18 years ago when he diagnosed me with MS.
I honestly felt he was more sorry and concerned about my diagnosis than I was. From that moment on I felt so fortunate, cared for as a person and a patient, and thankful that he was my doctor. I always felt that I was his only patient. He took the time to care what was going on in my life and was concerned as to how it would affect the MS. At every appt, he would give his undivided attention, about how I was feeling,any questions or concerns I had...really anything I had on my mind. Always giving me all the time that I needed.
We were all so blessed to have him in our lives. I am sorry but know that he is always with you now- listen carefully and you will feel his presence.
Thank you for sharing him with all of us. I have lost my doctor and my friend.
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Neuromuscular Disease Center posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
The Department of Neurology has lost a very special member. Dr. Schwid was a great physician and highly respected by all who met him. Our condolences to his family at this time.
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John and Nancy Richert posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Steve was an international leader and visionary in our field of multiple sclerosis. He leaves a tremendous legacy and shoes that will be impossible to fill. This is a sad day for all of us.
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Jeanne Randall posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
I've been a patient of Dr. Schwid's for the past 8 years at the MS center. He was always compassionate, professional, and a caring listener. His loss at a young age is truly tragic. My heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Schwid and family.
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Mary Corcoran posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Mary, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your kids today.
Mary
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Julie Haggerty (Rochester, NY) posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Mary--Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Let the wonderful memories of Steve and loving support of all your friends and family help you and the kids through this difficult time!
XOXO-The Haggerty Family
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Kate & Tom Bayer posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Dear Mary,
We are thinking of your family and know you will receive much strengh and support from the many many people who care so much about you all. You are in our prayers.
Kate & Tom
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Tammy Pascarella posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
I am the former Administrator of the Nuerology Clinic at the University of Rochester. I was so saddened to hear of Dr. Schwids death. I respected him so, and send my thoughts to his wife and family.
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Mary Mann posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Mary,Ben,Maddy,Jake,Abe and Zack, No words can express how sorry we are about your tremendous loss.He has left an exceptional legacy behind. Mary Mann and family
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Consortium of MS Centers posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
The Board of Governors of the CMSC and the Administrative Office extend our deepest sympathy to the Schwid family, to his patients, and his colleagues. His legacy will live forever. He will be sorely missed but remembered as a fine man, a great clinician, and a remarkable scientist. It was an honor to know him and work with him. June Halper, MSCN, ANP, FAAN, Executive Director, CMSC, IOMSN on behalf of all of our members
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Alison Guage posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Mary,
I was so sorry to read about Steve in the paper today. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the kids at this difficult time. Just know I am thinking of you and your family.
Alison Guage
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Bonnie Baxter, Ph.D. posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
I was very saddened to hear this news. I had only known Dr. Schwid a year or so, since my MS diagnosis last fall. But he was compassionate, sincere, and expert, and I valued his care very much. It's tragic to go so young, with so much left to contribute. Best wishes to the family, who must be very proud of all that he accomplished.
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