Dr. Simon Epstein

Dr. Simon Epstein, 87, Stamford psychiatrist, beloved husband of the late Patricia Marlowe Epstein and father of Sharon Epstein and Joanne Owens, passed away September 20, 2021.

Simon attended Yale University and graduated from New York University School of Medicine. In addition to his private practice, he was Associate Medical Director of the Child Guidance Center of Southern CT, past president of the Connecticut Psychiatric Society, and Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association.

Simon was devoted to family, with a kind and gentle spirit and wry sense of humor, and always looked for the upside in life. He was an antique collector, scrimshaw artist, mentor, friend, and colleague, and an everoptimistic Mets fan.

In addition to his daughters, Simon is survived by his brother Abram and two sons-in-law, Edward Dzubak and Douglas Owens.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 26, 2021, 1 p.m. at Temple Beth El located at 350 Roxbury Rd., Stamford, CT.