Sanford Weisblatt Obituary

Dr. Weisblatt, the longer you are gone, the more I miss you. There is a void in my life that can never be filled, because no one else could possibly be as exceptional a therapist as you. I will never consult anyone else -- I would just compare that person's inferior wisdom to yours. You did not believe in heaven and I don't either, but let's hope that we're both wrong and you're there. For all your kindness, insight, concern, warmth, humility and so many other fine qualities, you certainly belong there.

If your family reads these messages, please know that I experienced Dr. Weisblatt as a savior. I met him early enough in my life -- 36 years ago, when I was in high school -- that he was able to make the difference for me between what would have been a chaotic, miserable life and one that I know is so much more normal and happy than it would have been had my father not found him for me. I loved Dr. Weisblatt as much as my dad, and just as I never completely recovered from my father's death, I do not expect to recover completely from this one.

The good news is that I remember so much of what Dr. Weisblatt told me and will continue to benefit so much from it. I take comfort in the fact that while he was living, I told him many times how much he meant to me and how profoundly I appreciated his guidance. He knew.

Rest in peace, Dr. Weisblatt, with no back problems, no heart problems, no eye problems, no problems healing after surgeries, and no more pain. You experienced more than your share.

I will love you dearly for the rest of my life,
Nena

Sandy healed the hurting hearts of so many people, including myself, during his time on earth. He left such a legacy in that. I too remember his kind eyes, and the respect and compassion with which he dealt with both his patients and his colleagues. He was so smart and wise, too. His was a life well-lived, and he touched so many people along the way. I will miss him dearly.

Sandy's death saddens me. I have known him for over 20 years. He was a great man and a great therapist. My condolences to his family.

Sandy was a colleague and friend. I will remember his quiet understanding and championship of giving others a chance. I always wanted to take his course on dreams over again. Rest, sweet man.
Neurine Wiggin

In the early 1980s for a period of five years Sandy Weisblatt was my therapist, a healer who saved me from the consequences of a sucidal depression. Later he became a dear friend with whom I corresponded regularly. Since the time four years ago when my wife had a stroke, I revisited Sandy a half dozen times.
During these last sessions as well as during those we shared years ago I have often considered what made Sandy so exceptional a therapist. There was his soft-spoken voice, his curiously shy smile, and his eyes that were compassionate and reassuring. His manner and words seemed to suggest that no matter how dark your thoughts or how tangled your transgressions, everything could be explained in a way that would lighten your burden.
Now I am far from the faith and innocence of childhood, but if I could once more regain that faith, I'd like to believe that Sandy Weisblatt has now been admitted into those Elysian Fiels to occupy a place beside the great philosophers and healers.
Yet for those he has been treating for so many years, his departure makes the earth a more forbidding and fearful place. Harry Mark Petrakis

My deepest sympathy regarding the loss of Sanford Weisblatt.
I was a patient of his. He was an outstanding doctor.