Harry Burstein Obituary

I was shocked and deeply saddened to learn of Dr. Burstein's passing from my sister. We have both been patients of Dr. Burstein for more than 20 years. He helped us through the challenges of being teenage girls and delivered my three children. He was so much more than a doctor, he was a confidante. Everytime I look at my family he will be in my heart, and his family will forever be in my thoughts and prayers.

I was so sorry to just learn of Harry's passing. Sometimes, being far away means missing items- both happy and sad. Needless to say, I will always smile when I think of "The Bear", as we shared many good times together in high school playing soccer and baseball through the years. We even wrestled once (thanks to our coach's urging) in front of our soccer teammates to see who would get to ask out a girl we both had our eye on. Yeh, Harry won. I hope his family can know from yet one more source a few months late that this was a quality human being who made a difference, gave us all a smile, and will be missed for many reasons...

In the midst of your profound sorrow, perhaps there is some comfort in knowing that your husband and father did such good and important work. Dr. Burstein was my doctor through the trevails of two high risk pregnancies. He was singleminded and driven in his approach to making sure my children arrived here safely, and for that I am grateful. Now, as I am sitting here at my desk and looking at the photos of my two healthy boys' smiling faces, I am reminded of a time when I saw a softer side of Dr. Burstein. Sitting in his office and looking at his photographs, I commented on what a lovely family he had. He just beamed.

My husband and I are very sorry for your loss.

To the Burstein family-

I was shocked today to hear the horrible news from a friend who is also a patient of Dr. Burstein's. My deepest sympathies go out to you. He delivered my son in November of 2005 and will always have a special place in my heart.

We are up at camp now, two weeks later and as I look out the front window, I can’t imagine this place or any place without Harry. Last night I looked to the stars and felt him looking back. I know in my heart he will always be with us, but I can’t imagine why, why in this world of ours that someone so special, so unique, would be allowed to leave us so early. There must be some place in the heavens above that needed him too. Harry we miss you way too much! Your love will always be with us forever and ever.

I just returned from our home in China and learned of our loss of Harry from Kim Sobinsky. Snatched from us in his prime. Who can understand. Yesterday we buried the 30 year old son of our pastor and shared the grief with his parents, his beautiful young wife, and 2 year old son. We live in a community of endless loss and sorrow. I want to assure you of my deepest sorrow in our loss of Harry. How precious life is.

He put the relationship with his patient before his practice. He was more than a doctor & will be terribly missed.

Caryn and Family and entire HP community,

I am deeply shocked and saddened after hearing of Dr. Burstein's sudden passing. He delivered my twin boys on the day before Thanksgiving. I feel so blessed to have had him as a doctor. He will always hold a special place in my heart.

Caryn, Hillary, Chad and David,

I just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you all and grieve your loss!

Love,

I just heard the terrible news of Harry's passing. Really shocking news. My very deepest sympathy and warmest thoughts.

Dear Mrs. Burstein & Family:

I found out about Dr. Burstein's passing when I called to schedule a routine appointment with him. I was so shocked and was immediatley struck with the enormity of your loss and that of your children. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dr. Burstein had been my physician for 19 years. As a doctor's daughter and the wife of a physician, I know that Dr. Burstein practiced medicine the way it should be practiced. He was caring, thorough, thougtful and skillful. He went the extra distance for his patients.

When my mother was dying of cancer, my sister, pregnant for the first time and her husband came in for a visit. My sister was not due for 6 weeks, but her water bag broke and she was a great distance from her doctor in Virginia.

I called Dr. Burstein in a panic and he told me to bring her right in. After examining her, he realized that her delivery was imminent and that her husband was in no way able to take charge. So, he left an office full of patients to wheel her over to the hospital himself, just in case something happened. My sister delivered a healthy baby girl who will soon turn seven. We were all grateful.

May all of your wonderful memories help your grief to ebb.

Our deepest sympathy - Dr. Daniel J. & Mary Hirsen and

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Geisel

To the Burstein Family,

I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Burstein. I worked with him for a short time in Highland Park. He was a wonderful man who was very compassionate. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

I am terribly sorry to learn of Dr. Burstein's untimely death and wish his family my deepest condolences. I met Harry when I was a medical intern at the University of Illinois Hopsital and he helped me take care of a patient in the emergency room with his calm and reassuring wisdom. Both my mother and I chose him as our physician when he moved to Highland Park. It has been a privilege to be his patient and his colleague and I will miss him very much.

My deepest condolences to the Burstein Family,

This sudden news has saddened me deeply. Dr. Burstein was my doctor for almost 20 years. I suppose we all have a special appreciation for the people who bring our children into the world. I will truly miss him.

To the Burstein Family,

My sincerest and deepest sympathy for the loss of your Husband,Father, and a wonderful person. May your sorrow soon be filled with the memories of many years of hapiness.

Caryn and family I just want to let you know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Dr. Burstein delivered both of my healthy, beautiful children and was the best doctor I've had. He helped me through some medical issues with wonderful results. He will be grately missed as a friend and a doctor.

Harvey and I send our deepest prayers and condolences at the loss of your dear Harry. We didn't know him very well, but know what a wonderful person he was from all that Jill and Brett have told us. Our hearts go out to all of you at this very sad time.

Beverly and Harvey Sisler

Caryn, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. I remember his heartfelt sppech at your mother's funeral. My thoughts are with you and your family. Love, Lynn Edelheit

Dear Caryn and Family,



Harry and I played baseball together for Highland park High School and many times throughout the years. he was one of the nices people I ever met, always a smile and a warm hello. When my son Oliver was born in 1992 at HPH he came in to say 'hi' just because he saw that we were there and of course he wound up taking care of Oliver. I know how hard a time this is and though I don't know you or your kids well, your father and husband was truly a wonderful and very decent man, aside from the great doctor he was to hundreds of patients. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

Harris Kal & family

caryn and family...

heidi told me of your loss. i am so very sorry and regret that i did not know your husband. having grown up with you, i am not surprised that your life's partner would be such a special person. kindred spirits. i wish you strength through this most difficult time.

barbara

Caryn and Family:

We share your shock and sorrow.

Harry's friendship with Hillary, Rob and Joni's extended family was legendary and his warmth is memorable.

Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Marilyn and Howard Zirn

Caryn and Burstein family,



I was shocked and so deeply saddened to hear of Dr. Burstein’s sudden death. He was my doctor for many years helping me through a difficult pregnancy and quite a few health problems. He was a wonderful doctor and the measuring stick I’ve used when meeting every other doctor in my life. My warmest sympathy to Harry’s friends and family during this very sad time.

Caryn,

I am SO schocked and saddened to hear of Harry's death. My heart goes out to you and the kids. I feel honored to have known Harry as I did. Please let me know if I can be helpful to you and/or the family in any way. Warmly, Kevin FitzPatrick

Burstein Family - sorry to hear about your loss. I was a patient of his for several years and will miss him.



Linda Polaretzki

Dearest Caryn-We are both deeply saddened to learn of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones-Harry's loved ones-and we know that you will find comfort in knowing how many lives were touched by a wonderful man. We have fond memories of the two of you dancing all night at Mallory's Bat Mitzvah-may your memories and those of your family be just that sweet and foremost in your minds and hearts. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts. With love, Doris & Bob Olian

Caryn, Hillary, Chad, David and Ben,

I am so sorry to hear of Harry's death. He was a wonderful man who has made a difference in so mnay people's lives. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

Jody

During our residency in Ob/Gyn at the University of Illinois, Harry was in the class ahead of me. He helped me survive that intern year. He had a way of making hard work fun. I will always remember his dry sense of humor and his wisdom. My prayers are with his family, co-workers, friends and patients during this very difficult time.

Dear Burtein Family,



I was deeply saddened to hear of Dr. Burstein's passing. He has touched my life and that of my family more than he probably ever knew. He quite literally saved my daughter's life when she was born, in a set of unique circumstances that could have put his own health potentially at risk. Not a day goes by that I do not think of that remarkable moment and the debt of gratitude that I will always feel toward Dr. Burstein. My deepest sympathies to the family.

Caryn,



Marla, Levi, Bennett and I send our condolences to you and your family. Please know our thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow. You have been a wonderful therapist and advocate for Levi and are a wonderful neighbor. We are so sorry for your loss. Take care.

To the Burstein Family:



Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. Dr. Burstein was a great help to me during a very difficult pregancy a year ago. I am still shocked by the news. God's grace and strength be with you all.

Dear Caryn,

I have lots of good memories to pass on to you and your children. It began with Harry being a new associate of Drs. Loeff & Kass and probably being one of his first new patients at Highland Park Hospital. He delievered my second child, a son. A few years later, I got to know Harry professionally since I worked with him as a nurse on the HPFC mother/baby unit. I got the pleasure of working during the time Chad and David were born and that was very exciting. My condolences go out to you and your whole family, Lynne Krasny

I am very shocked and saddened to hear of Dr. Burstein's untimely passing. He delivered 3 of my children, and was a great doctor. My heart goes out to his family.

Dear Bursteins & Novaks - you are all in my prayers at this sad time. This is a devestating loss of not only such a wonderful physician but a great human being as well. Joey and Ellen - you know that our/my family has been where yours is now and there are absolutely no words or answers...may you surround yourself with and hold tight to all of your cherished memories of Harry that nobody can ever take from you. With deepest sympathy & prayers, Debbie Citron

Dear Burstein Family:



I got to know Harry during our years together on the Cohn Weil Memorial MS Golf Committee, which I have been privileged to co-chair with Joe Weil. I am deeply and profoundly saddened by Harry's untimely passing. Please take some small amount of comfort in knowing that your Harry was appreciated and respected for his unselfish devotion to the cause for finding a cure for Multiple Sclerosis. He will be missed, and we will dedicate this year's event to his memory.



Warmest regards,

To the Burstein Family,

I was very saddened to hear about Dr. Bursteins death. I worked with him for three years at the Highland Park office and Gurnee then saw him as a patient as well. He was a extrodianary person and a great doctor. Between my mother and I we could always count on him for anything. My mother also wants to give her prayers to you also she is the unit secretary at Highland Park Family center and she still hope he will come around the corner. My prayers are with you in this time of saddness.

I was a long time patient of Dr. Burstein's. I couldn't imagine having gone to anyone else to the point that I traveled back to be his patient after moving to Wisconsin and then Texas. Having just seen him the week before I was shocked when I heard the news. He delivered all 3 of my children and was an instrumental part of our family's life as he also delivered all 4 of my nephwews and the children of countless friends. I can't imagine what you are going through with such a sudden and tragic loss. He was an important part of not only his family's life, but the greater community around him. His loss will be greatly felt. Our sincerest condolences. Aaron, Adrienne, Matthew, Joshua and Sarah Bransky.

Caryn: Kind, caring, thoughtful, bright and loyal, as you know best, Harry was truly a special person. Janet's and my thoughts are with you and your family.

Dr. Burstein has been my doctor for many years and his untimely death saddens me. May the good wishes of so many patients and friends bring you comfort.

I was a patient of Dr. Bursteins for 21 years. There are not enough nice things to say about him, both as a doctor and a person. He will truely be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Burstein family.

I am so incredibly sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.

It was with great sadness we heard of Harry's death. He was a truly remarkable man who was admired and loved by everyone who knew him. Our hearts go out to you all.

Love,

Sondra and Bob Shapiro and Family

I was saddened by the news. I enjoyed visiting with the Doc and was looking forward to him delivering our next child. Our warmest sympathy goes out to the Burstein and North Shore practice family.

My deepest sympathies. As a patient of Dr. Burstein, he always made me smile and feel comfortable.

Dr. Burstein delivered my daughter last April. He was a dedicated, caring doctor with a wonderful bedside manner. I am saddended that he will not be here for my next pregnancy. My heart goes out to his family and friends.

May time fill your hearts with peace and beautiful memories bring light to this darkness.



With fond memories,

Carter and Maureen Olson

Dear Caryn,

Rick and I were so very sadden to hear about Harry. Our thoughts are with you and the children. When Elle called from school I was taken aback since we had just been with you at the SDT parent dinner. Again, our thougts are with you.

Always,

Sharon and Richard Friedenberg

Having been Harry's classmate at both HPHS and U of I, as well as a sorority sister of Caryn's I am terribly shocked and saddened to hear of Harry's passing and my thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Burstein family. I hope you can take comfort in how he was so clearly loved and in the love he has no doubt left behind.