Memories of Dr. Mitchell David Simon

In memory of

Dr. Mitchell David Simon

Boston, MA, USA

June 23, 1956 - February 1, 2021

Jun 23, 1956 - Feb 1, 2021

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Peter Hill

First grade

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In response to "How did you first meet Mitchell?"

Erik Metzger

Dion Rhodes

Karrla Sheridan

Linda Sapol

Mitchell had an intuitive gift for his practice. As he did his magic, it was a pleasure to learn more about each other as people. It’s so frustrating he was not able to fend off Covid. This is a loss for so many... Condolences to his family and close friends.

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In response to "What made Mitchell different from most people you know?"

Erik Metzger

Monique Donnelly

Karrla Sheridan

Haiao Tang

My name is Edward, I have worked with Dr Simon for the past 2 years. I probably see him more often than some of his friends because we work together 4 days a week.

He was a great chiropractor and a wonderful man. As a chiropractor he was experienced, responsible and he cares about his patients. As my boss he was down to earth, easy to work with and never had any attitude. As a friend he listens and he cared about me.

I moved to Boston 5 years ago and he was one of my dearest friends. It is still hard for me to accept that he is no longer with us but I am also glad that he is in a much better place right now.

The new onwer and me will carry on Dr Simon's legacy and continue to service our patients. Farewell my dearest friend! I will miss you...

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Devorah Feinbloom

Monique Donnelly

Erik Metzger

Dion Rhodes

Gretchen Cahaly

Karrla Sheridan

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Danny Maguire

Haiao Haiao Haiao

Danny Maguire

Delighted to learn the practice will continue on!! Delighted to learn the practice will continue on!! Delighted to learn the practice will continue on!!

sue miller

ed-- Mitch talked about you to me frequently. he trusted you, admired your work ethic and simply adored ... Read more ed-- Mitch talked about you to me frequently. he trusted you, admired your work ethic and simply adored you. though you and ... Read more ed-- Mitch talked about you to me frequently. he trusted... Read more

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Christine Olivas

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Monique Donnelly

Erik Metzger

Karen Laufer

Im so saddened by Mitch's passing. He had a special place in my heart as a friend and former boyfriend (in 2007-2008) we had many special memories during that time including a hiking trip to Glacier National Park, a singles trip to Puerto Rico (when we were dating) and many sweet and funny stories. He even went to temple with me. He was always a mischievous handsome "Larry David", who had many crazy stories to tell. We stayed friends through the years and still called each other "chief" and "junior" our trail nicknames, although we didn't always see each other regularly. We spoke often in recent months after I learned of his struggle with cancer. He so appreciated the friends that were there for him. I truly believed that he would get to his next chapter and that our November lunch in the park would not be our last. Covid robbed him of so many wonderful years and my sincere condolences go to Peter, his "brother", his many close friends and his mother. I see Mitch in the afterlife in the convertible of his dreams , the sun at his back and a pretty woman by his side, smiling and free. I hope that he knows how loved he was and that he is at peace. I will miss you dear Mitch.

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Devorah Feinbloom

Monique Donnelly

Erik Metzger

Stuart Ezrin

sue miller

Karrla Sheridan

Mitch and I had our first match date on Dec 2, 2017 . I thought he looked handsome in his glasses but I was wary about dating. But through time Mitch taught me how to love again and I was privileged to be able to help and comfort him through his cancer diagnosis. We had hope for a future , a life together that was not just cancer , and we were happy together. We just didn’t know his days were so numbered. Rest In Peace my love.

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Monique Donnelly

Erik Metzger

sue miller

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Devorah Feinbloom

Karrla, One of the last times I spoke with Mitch which was in December, he shared with me about your kindness.... Read more Karrla, One of the last times I spoke with Mitch which was in December, he shared with me about your kindness. I think he couldn’t... Read more Karrla, One of the last times I spoke with Mitch which... Read more

Karrla Sheridan

Thank you . He was very special to me❤️ Thank you . He was very special to me❤️ Thank you . He was very special to me❤️

Tracey Lane

Dr. Simon was a member of The Massachusetts Chiropractic Society, and I had the pleasure to meet him and talk with him several times over the course of 4 years that I knew him, whether over the phone or in person at one our education seminars. He was always kind and helpful. He leaves behind so many that loved him dearly! Rest in Peace!

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Devorah Feinbloom

Monique Donnelly

Erik Metzger

Karrla Sheridan

Larry Brontein

Remembering good times at National. Mitchell’s sense of humor and big heart stands out. ❤️ My heart goes out to his family and friends—may his love and memories be with you always and be a blessing.

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Monique Donnelly

Erik Metzger

Karrla Sheridan

Lisa Davis

Shared a heart

Erik Metzger

Sarah Leaf-Herrmann

Shared a heart

Erik Metzger

Larry Bartimer

I was friends with Mitch at SUNY Albany. We became close over the summer of 1977 when we both took summer classes before our senior year. We would hang out after classes on the Podium and enjoyed the quiet time on campus. He was a gentle person among all the frenetic college friends.

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Erik Metzger

Monique Donnelly

Karrla Sheridan

Jeffrey Bernstein

Mitchell,

How could you leave me?
It’s impossible.
I never envisioned it ending like this? (Who does?)
We talked about mortality our whole life, and now here it is.
I am so sorry.
You meant the world to me, you knew that.
You were my hero, savior, brother, confidant, uber-friend, best friend.
From our earliest days in Forest Hills, Queens, NYC, in 1975,
sitting in the breakfast nook with Marty and Diane
and Kimmie (your sweet German short-haired pointer),
you opened the world to me.
I had been saved, praise God,
from a life in the mean streets of Brookyn.
You at SUNY Stonybrook, me at SUNY Bimghamton
We met that fateful summer at SUNY Albany
And the rest is our shared history.
Driving into Manhattan to meet girls.
And eat the huge pizza slices at Ray’s.
And I ran into you on the stairs at Albany one fine summer day,
the finest day ever,
And you said “Hey Bern, there’s this cool profession
called “chiropractic” and, again, the rest is more of our
unbelievably, improbably shared history.

Chiropractic college together.
We trundled down Main Sreet, in Lombard, Illinois
with ten-foot snow drifts to see our new Chiro. School.
You met Jean, who was (is) adorable.
(love to you, and deep condolences Jean).
And we graduated
and you began practice at David Singer, Tall Pines, NJ
and I went to Acton, Massachusetts
and I said “come to Boston, it’s hip”
and you arrived in Boston.

and one fine day,
at the corner of Beacon and Harvard Streets, Brookline,
you said I’m going to start my own practice, in Natick,
and I said “I can’t let you start you own practice
without me (also starting one),
so I found a place in Framingham,
and we lived together in Waltham,
then Newton Corner, then we bought Kilsyth together
and there we were, for 16 years,
practicing, with our deep, existential friendship
having lunch everyday, having dinner every day
at Bertuccis, and Legal Sea Food, respectively,
and trying to meet girls, to find the “right one”.
What a scream, the endless singles dances,
The girlfriends, the drama, the hysterics, the laughter.
The existential conversations,
And you met Tracey, and I moved to Newton,
And you broke up with Tracey.
and then we combined our offices for a few years
when the managed care crap hit the fan.
Then, we started practices in Brookline,

And all our friends, our wonderful, loosely affiliated
Group, wonderful guys and gals:
Peter (love to you, and deep condolences Peter, who knew Mitch since elementary school!)
and Stuart The Ez!” (love to you, and deep condolences, Stuart)
(I miss you guys severely!)
and Curtis, and Ron and Irv and Rob
And Debra and Wendy K (RIP, our beloved)
And Sue M. and Lisa B. (FL), Mitch spoke often of you all.
And Mitch’s newly-discovered family in the Bay Area,
Including Eric (Mitch showed me pictures of you guys bonding)
(love to you all, and deep condolences).

And I remember all the dinners, and bike trips
We had, and
Mitch, you and I went to Hawaii together
You largely slept through Hawaii, with hypoglycemia,
as usual,
Ez, you and I we went to Grand Canyon together,
Where me met A.
Peter we shared Passovers and such together (with B.)
I tell you all now it all meant so much to me, more than you’ll ever know,
The friendships.
And Peter, you said to me “Bern, that Volvo is a good investment”
It meant a lot to me, the niceties, big and small,
making me feel at home a bit,
The loving friends I’ve lost touch with,
or alienated, maybe.

Mitch, I last saw you for the last time
on a very hot July day, this past summer, in 2020,
To give you an old Activator instrument
you needed, and I had.

And I recall now
all the dinners, movies, singles dances, seminars,
practice days, warm summer days together,
when we woke up on a Saturday morning
and sought our young men’s day’s adventure.

All the seasons together I’ll never forget,
I’ll think some thoughts about them
Every day,
until we are all reunited somewhere.
All of Us.
Us, and all our friends.

Mitchell, there’s no words to describe losing you.
I though the world of you, indescribably.
You forever changed my life.
I’ll never forget you,
and will always be loyal,
every day,
and pray we meet again someday,
My wonderful brother and uber-friend
and raison-d’etre.
and now, we must carry on without you,
so lonely,
but this is not goodbye,
it’s “Hello”…
and “See you soon,
my dear.”

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Peter Hill

Denise Howard-Corrin

Erik Metzger

Larry Bartimer

Devorah Feinbloom

Stuart Ezrin

Danny Maguire

Monique Donnelly

sue miller

Karrla Sheridan

Cynthia Lopez

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Denise Howard-Corrin

He truly was an exceptional person, I really looked up to him. Thank you for sharing your story. He truly was an exceptional person, I really looked up to him. Thank you for sharing your story. He truly was an exceptional person, I really looked... Read more

Karen Laufer

such beautiful memories, thank you for sharing such beautiful memories, thank you for sharing such beautiful memories, thank you for sharing

Stuart Ezrin

A beautiful remembrance of days past, Jeff(The Bern!) Thank you sharing. A beautiful remembrance of days past, Jeff(The Bern!) Thank you sharing. A beautiful remembrance of days past, Jeff(The Bern!)... Read more

diane simon

wonderful wonderful wonderful

Cynthia Lopez

Dr. B thanks for sharing your experience with us. Also thank you for also blessing me with the opportunity... Read more Dr. B thanks for sharing your experience with us. Also thank you for also blessing me with the opportunity to work for you and... Read more Dr. B thanks for sharing your experience with us. Also... Read more

Jane Roman

You were my brothers best friend and best man at his wedding you will be missed very much

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Erik Metzger

Karrla Sheridan

Devorah Feinbloom

I met Mitch taking the boards to become a chiropractor in MA in 1983. No one made me laugh like Mitch made me laugh. He had this funny, New York, self-deprecating, neurotic, Jewish, quick witted humor that warmed my heart and brought out the most goofy side in me. Mitch was very aware and could genuinely laugh at himself as he would project himself into the future in some scenerio as a chiropractor or with a date that didn’t work out. He was a loyal friend. God I will miss this man.

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Erik Metzger

Peter Hill

Monique Donnelly

Stuart Ezrin

sue miller

Karrla Sheridan

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Rose Srebro

I couldn't agree with you more. Well said! He was a complete natural at showing his true self. His qualities... Read more I couldn't agree with you more. Well said! He was a complete natural at showing his true self. His qualities were a unique mix;... Read more I couldn't agree with you more. Well said! He was a... Read more

diane simon

she said it all she said it all she said it all

Jennifer Archacki

2016, North End, Boston, MA, USA

Fun times....any random day......

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Erik Metzger

Monique Donnelly

Stuart Ezrin

Karrla Sheridan

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Jennifer Archacki

This was actually Mitch’s 60th birthday. This was actually Mitch’s 60th birthday. This was actually Mitch’s 60th birthday.

Karrla Sheridan

2019, Hamptons, NY, USA

Fun times in the mini with 4th of July sunshine.

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Monique Donnelly

Erik Metzger

Stuart Ezrin

Stuart Horen

Monique Donnelly

Erik Metzger

Stuart Ezrin

Dion Rhodes

Karrla Sheridan

Cynthia Lopez

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Stuart Horen

Back in the day at a Chiropractic seminar. The word that comes up repeatedly about Mitchell is laughter. ... Read more Back in the day at a Chiropractic seminar. The word that comes up repeatedly about Mitchell is laughter. Whether he was being ... Read more Back in the day at a Chiropractic seminar. The word... Read more

diane simon

so true so true so true

Stuart Horen

Shared a heart

Monique Donnelly

Erik Metzger

Marianna Belsky

Erik Metzger

Devorah Feinbloom

Stuart Ezrin

Karrla Sheridan

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Marianna Belsky

Mitch was genuine, warm and often self-deprecating. Inevitably, whenever I communicated with Mitch, he would... Read more Mitch was genuine, warm and often self-deprecating. Inevitably, whenever I communicated with Mitch, he would say something to ... Read more Mitch was genuine, warm and often self-deprecating.... Read more

diane simon

good good good

Lisa Meaders

Heartbreaking-having known Mitch for 30 years-he was one of the finest, funniest friends/people in my life. He was my chiropractor, friend and pic (partner in crime). Smart, witty, with a double dose of New York neurotic (my daughter Tricia said he could be Larry David's sibling...) He was all things good - I would laugh so hard I would cry when I was with him. He is someone I will find in Heaven. Write to his mother - she raised a remarkable man.

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Erik Metzger

Monique Donnelly

Stuart Ezrin

Karrla Sheridan

Monique Donnelly

New York, NY, USA

Lunch with our new big brother ❤️

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Erik Metzger

Regina Wells

Stuart Ezrin

Dion Rhodes

Karrla Sheridan

Lisa Davis

So happy to have reconnected with Mitch this past year after meeting over 35 years ago at SUNY Albany. We shared many talks and laughs during this crazy time and I will miss his keen sense of humor. May Mitch’s memory always be a blessing ❤️

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Erik Metzger

Monique Donnelly

Stuart Ezrin

Karrla Sheridan

Monique Donnelly

2019, New Jersey, USA

Getting to know Mitch. As if we knew him forever. So kind, intuitive and hilarious. Not enough time to know this special brother.

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Monique Donnelly

Stuart Ezrin

Devorah Feinbloom

Erik Metzger

Karrla Sheridan

Ingrid Metzger- Bodrato

2018, Carmine’s NYC

First time meeting as siblings

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Erik Metzger

Monique Donnelly

Stuart Ezrin

Christine Olivas

Dion Rhodes

Karrla Sheridan

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Stuart Ezrin

Erik, Ingrid, Marianna and Monique, Mitch was so thrilled to find his long lost half siblings! He truly enjoyed... Read more Erik, Ingrid, Marianna and Monique, Mitch was so thrilled to find his long lost half siblings! He truly enjoyed getting to know... Read more Erik, Ingrid, Marianna and Monique, Mitch was so thrilled... Read more

Ingrid Metzger- Bodrato

2018, Carmine’s, NYC

I was very nervous to meet Mitchell for the first time but within moments I felt like I had known him my entire life. I will miss your great sense of humor and kindness big brother. Love and peace ❤️

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