LEBSON, MD, ROBERT E.

Robert E. Lebson MD, of Hamden, CT, passed away on February 13, 2019 shortly after his 80th birthday. Robert was born in Englewood, NJ, the son of Isadore and Beatrice Lebson. He attended the University of Michigan and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, receiving his Doctorate of Medicine. After serving as a physician for the United States Army in Vietnam, he became certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases. He then moved to Connecticut where he practiced medicine for 40 years. In his own words Dr. Lebson, “valued the art of listening in the care of patients in my practice.” Bob is survived by his wife Wendy Waife Marcus Lebson, his sons David (Junius Harris), Jeffrey (Leslie Quinn) and Daniel (Alexis Campanella); his step-daughters Rabbi Audrey Marcus Berkman (Rabbi Jethro Berkman), Lesley Marcus (David Levine) and his beloved “grandboys” Gavriel, Amiel, and Edan Berkman. He was predeceased by his former wife Ellen S. Lebson. Funeral Services will be held at Congregation Mishkan Israel. 785 Ridge Rd. Hamden TODAY, February 17, at 12:00 o’clock followed by a private burial. Shiva will be observed Sunday from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Monday from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at 40 Eaton Woods Road in Hamden. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Doctors Without Borders and PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) To sign an online registry book or to leave a message of condolence, please visit; www.shurefuneralhome.com.