Approximately 30 years ago it was my great honor and good fortune that Bob Greenstein became part of my life. Although due to my wanderlust and travels I didn’t spend as much time with him as I now wish his words actions and the man he was greatly influenced me. I listened and watched as he taught me what a good man is. He was a man of infinite patience, a warm and consistent demeanor and care for all who crossed his path. My favorite thoughts are of his quick wit. I believe a person that can make others smile is truly gifted. I had many laughs with Bob and I’m grateful for that. I did not know the incredible breadt of his work and the changes he brought to the world but I am not surprised. He was a very humble and quiet man who was an incredible listener and never missed a beat. I believe that energy travels and we are meant to pass that on. The energy he gave to all who knew him is immense and will live on for millennia. I will miss you Bob but I will strive to continue practicing the lessons you taught me. Peace!!!

We just want the family of Dr. Bob to know the impact he had on our lives, and particularly that of our daughter, Dana Pech. She was born in 1979, 6 weeks premature, one of 2 births in the same week with PKU. As young first-time parents, we were terrified, particularly since I had grown up with a girl with untreated PKU, and had seen the tragic result. Bob held our hands, reassured us over and over that treatment was available, and told us not to worry. We worked with him in the legislature to get insurance coverage for PKU an other metabolic conditions. With us, he watched our tiny baby grow into a beautiful and talented woman, now with her own child. He was so much more than Dana's doctor. We will never forget his kind and generous heart.

For over 25 years, I had the privilège and pleasure of serving with Bob on CT's Genetics Advisory Committee, which advises the Connecticut Health Department on its program for screening newborns for inherited metabolic and hormonal disorders.. He was the epitome of the compassionate and knowledgeable physician-scientist we all strive to be and a wonderful colleague..

Our sincere condolences at this difficult time.

Yvette&Gerry Meagher

I KNOW YOU DONT KNOW ME BUT YOUR HUSBAND WAS A WONDERFUL MAN. HE TOOK CARE OF OUR SON ADAM WHO PASSED AWAY IN 1991. HE WAS S0 DEVOTED TO HIS PATIENTS AND HE WAS SO LOVING. HE CAME TO MASSACHUSSETTS WHEN MY SON PASSED AWAY. WE COULD NOT HAVE EVER DREAMED WE WOULD FIND SUCH A DEDICATED DOCTOR AND FRIEND. MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. MAY HE REST IN PEACE, HELENE LEBEL

A wonderful colleague, compassionate towards everyone with whom he dealt. It was an honor to be his friend and colleague. He was an excellent teacher and a great role model for students. His expertise, compassion, and devotion to the healing professions are and will be sorely missed. My heartfelt sympathies to his family. A truly decent and wonderful man.

Dr. Greenstein’s legacy will live on through all the physicians like myself whom he trained not just in the science of medicine, but in the humanity of our profession. It was a high honor to learn from a physician of Bob’s caliber who had that rare combination of brilliant clinical skills coupled with an inate understanding of the psychosocial needs of the patients and their families. Dr. Greenstrein served as as a role model to many of us and I am eternally grateful to him. May God bless Dr. Greenstein and his family.

I began my pediatric residency at UCONN in 1983 and had the pleasure of benefitting from Bob’s kindness and wisdom until his retirement. He was the model physician - kind to both patients and colleagues, loved by all, always willing to offer his tremendous knowledge and , perhaps, most importantly, guidance to those of us in need of his judgment and wisdom. His passing is a true loss to the pediatrics community. He is irreplaceable. I am proud to have been able to know him. My condolences to all. Carrie Streim, M.D.

Our condolences to all. This insightful man diagnosed our daughter with ASPERGERS SYNDROME 31 years ago. She is now 43. Thanks to him we gained insight into how best direct our 12 year olds life. We thank him often. She is totally independent, graduated college and is an accountant for a company. May he Rest In Peace.

The world ?? just lost a physician in every sense of the word... his diagnostic skills were unsurpassed ....there are no words to express my sadness... but at the same time I can't help but express the gratitude and admiration I have for Dr.Robert Greenstein... I remember the day like it was yesterday when he hired me 25 years ago...here's how it went "please to me you" I shook his hands...he said "I heard a lot about you, do you want 2 weeks vacation? I said yes...do you like kids? Yes...I can only pay you $11.00/hr...but a lot of joy and free knowledge and hard work.... I said sounds like a dream job... he said yep ?? and you are hired ... It was the best job I ever had ... so many amazing stories and memories... too many to list .... Dr. Robert Greenstein you are now in the heavens and night skies as one of the finest and brightest star up there...guiding and teaching us from beyond for all eternity God bless my friend and teacher of knowledge

I had the opportunity to work with Bob during the mid 1970's at a time we were establishing many clinical services for children and adolescents. Ever the knowledgeable and caring physician in his field of expertise he always welcomed the input of other clinicians and families in building quality service systems. He was a very supportive friend to those with whom he worked.

Anthony J. Mascia, MSN, RN

We were sorry to read about Bob this morning and would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Arlene and her family at this difficult time.

I only met Doctor Greenstein two months ago, however I was struck by his warm eyes and his big heart. I still recall our first conversation: After I told him that I was specialized in pediatric osteopathy in Germany, he told me that he worked with Down Syndrome children at UConn and was specialized in pediatrics as well as genetics. Our conversation was brief, but he really touched me by his kindness and determination to connect. I was very saddened to hear of his passing. My deepest condolences to his family.

Dear Arline, Suzanne and Daniel,

We were so very saddened to learn of Bob's passing! He was such a wonderful person and will be missed by so many. A true mensch!! Sending our heartfelt sympathy to all of you.

fondly,
elsa and peter gassner

In 1979, only pure joy could describe the feeling of having my first child born a girl. Three days later I was hit with, what to me was, devastating news. My sweet baby girl had a genetic defect that, without being properly treated, could cause severe brain damage. Dr. Greenstein became my rock, my support, my medical encyclopedia, and my friend. Throughout the years he and (because of his skilled leadership) his fabulous team, showed true compassion, commitment to both patient and family, kindness and a willingness to walk the difficult path right alongside you. They worked extremely long hours and always maintained a sense of humor. Because of Dr. Greenstein and his team, my daughter, now aged 39, is a happy and healthy mother of perfectly healthy five-year-old twins. None of this could’ve happened without Dr. Greenstein. Thank you Bob, we were absolutely blessed to have you in our lives. Rest in eternal peace.

Dan,
So sorry to hear. Our thoughts are with you. He was a towering figure in oyr neighborhood. I recall once dping a book report having to do with genetics. I was young. Middle school maybe. I went over into the office in the house. I cant recall any of the complex stuff he knew. But i remember so vividly how gracious he was with his time, how patient he was explaining and how kind he was about explaining it all. There was something so vivid and yet obtuse about the memory but it stayed with me. He was grace and brilliance personified to me as a young child and i think it was reflected in his kids. Or at least the one i knew. Best, Pete Kolp

I have such fond memories of Dr. Greenstein working in the Department of Pediatrics in the 80's! He always had a smile on his face and had a wonderful sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.

With Deepest Sympathy,
Nancy

My sincere regrets at your loss of Bob.
We were both pioneers as we both started at UCHC in 1968.

I have many pleasant members of our working together.

Irene Engel

A Mench! May his memory be a blessing.

I met Dr Greenstin working as a nurse at a nursing home and again in the NICU at Uconn.
He was brilliant.
His dedication , compassion and kindness, to patients, families and to co workers was beyond admirable..
I am honored to have had the good fortune to have known Dr Greenstein.

Michele Bowden

I had the honor of knowing and working with Bob for more than 30 years as a physician colleague and friend. A large community benefitted from his knowledge and caring judgement. He was always willing to help and was generous in sharing his wide ranging knowledge and wisdom. He was a pillar of the Medical Genetics community. We in that community have lost a beloved colleague and friend. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, patients and colleagues at this time. Bob, we will all miss you. Greta Seashore, MD, FACMG

May his name be for a blessing and an inspiration to those of us in genetics and genetic counseling as well as the wider world of families challenged by genetic disease.