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Sparta- Frank J. Schaberg, MD, died peacefully at his Lake Mohawk- Sparta, NJ home on Tuesday, February 18, 2014. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Brown University and the Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, Frank interned at Holy Name Hospital, where he met a nurse, Helen Baenziger, who he felt was the most beautiful woman he had ever met.
Helen would become his partner in medicine and together they raised six children. A captain in the Army Medical Corps stationed in Winchester, England, Dr. Schaberg participated in many evacuation rescue missions from France. Following World War II, Frank continued his 50 year private practice of family medicine offering compassionate care to his many patients regardless of their ability to pay, gaining their respect and devotion. A person of insatiable curiosity, Dr. Schaberg refused to give up on his toughest medical cases pursuing every avenue for the accurate diagnosis. His life revolved selflessly around his patients and his family.
He took great joy in sharing his love of knowledge, history, literature and
poetry with his multi-generational family. Frank was loved dearly and will be
missed by all. He is predeceased by his beloved spouse Helen, and Grandson, Frank.
Surviving Dr. Schaberg are six children: Catherine, Frank, Helen, Nancy, John and Paul, Eleven Grandchildren; Catherine, Louis, Joan, Adrienne, Madeleine, Marianne, Christopher, Peter, Paula, Kurt ,and Emma and eleven Great grandchildren; Maximilian, Alexandra, Julian, Tyler, Victoria, Allison, Danielle, Ashleigh, Hannah, Frank, Dinah. Friends and family are invited to a 10 am Mass of the Resurrection Thursday, at Saint Kateri Tekakwitha RC Church, Sparta, NJ followed by entombment in Newton Cemetery, Newton, NJ. Memorial contributions in Dr. Schaberg's name may be made to the Parkinsons Disease Foundation Gift Processing Center. PO Box 96268 Washington, D.C. 20077. Goble Funeral Home, Sparta is handling arrangements.
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August 5, 2014
I just learned of Dr. Schaberg's death. I was one of the first babies he delivered at Holy Name in 1940. Dr. Schaberg continued to be my family's doctor for the next 49 years! When my dad had an infection and was running a high fever in 1986, I was talking to my parents from California. I told my mother that she had to call the doctor and I would get back to her in 45 minutes to see what was happening. When I called back, I spoke to Dr. S. who had made a house call to their home in Cresskill! Amazing diagnostician - fantastic human. We owe him a lot of gratitude. Virginia McGrath Yandow, San Jose, CA
April 21, 2014
Jacquelin Duffy
I just came upon a letter, written by Dr. Schaberg to my husband, Howard Duffy, in 1996, which prompted me to google his name. I was so saddened to hear of his death, such a short time ago -- I would so liked to have paid my respects. My husband and I were patients of Dr. Schaberg's for years -- until his retirement, actually -- and my husband had painted a portrait of the doctor's children sometime in the 1950's. Please accept my sincere condolences. Jacquelin Duffy
March 2, 2014
DR SCHABERG WAS A GENTELMAN & SCHOLAR. HE TOOK CARE OF
MY GRANDPARENTS,MY UNCLE & MY FATHER. IN1959 WHEN MY
GRANDMOTHER MORROW WAS DX WITH BREAST DR SCHABERG
WAS ABLE TO GET HER INTO ROSARY HILL SO THAT SHE WAS ABLE TO BE CARED FOR,DIE WITH DIGNITY & WITHOUT PAIN.
BY PALPATION HE DX MY FATHERS LEIOYOSARCOMA-SENT HIM
STRAIGHT TO THE HOSP,95% STOMACH REMOVED - HE SAVED
HIS LIFE.
BY PALPATION,ASCULTATION,PERCUSSION,USING HIS SENSES,
& HIS KNOWLEDGE - WHAT A GREAT DIAGNOSTICIAN.
I ALSO HAD THE PLEASURE OF WORKING WITH HIM @ HNH WHEN I
WAS IN NURSING SCHOOL.
THOUGHTS OF DR SCHABERG WILL ALWAYS BRING A SMILE TO
OUR FACES & A PULL ON OUR HEART.
THE MORROW / MENDLER FAMILY
March 2, 2014
Elizabeth Olney
I will miss Frank even more as I was already missed him so much. I am very grateful for the time I spent helping to care for him. Such a special man. May his spirit always be a source of love & strength to his loved ones. He loved his family sooo much.
February 24, 2014
Daniel M. O'Connell, M.D., former patient, Teaneck, NJ. Dr. Schaberg was a good doc, inspired me to enter the field.
February 24, 2014
Alpher Family
Dr Schaberg was our family physician, treating my grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, my brothers and sisters and I. My siblings and I still speak of and remember fondly Dr and Mrs Schaberg (house calls). Till this day we haven't found a physician who measures up to this great doctor and his lovely wife for the care that they provided to us all. Since Dr Schaberg retired I have tried no less than 8 primary care doctors. With each new attempt to find a replacement, I realize that there is no replacement. Funny, I tell each new doctor that I was a patient of the great retired Dr. Schaberg. The entire Alpher family wishes the Schaberg family our deepest sympathy and gratitude. Rest in Peace Dr Schaberg.
February 23, 2014
Gail Kriftner
I was saddened to hear of your loss, and felt I had to share how special your father and grandfather, Dr. Schaberg was to our family. He took care of our entire family for many years in Hackensack, and yes, there was never another doctor who could compare to Dr. Schaberg. When my sister was diagnosed with Leukemia at 2 years old, Dr. Schaberg exhibited such compassion and never stopped trying to find another protocol to help her. He came to the house at any hour of the day or night if someone fell ill. He was such a brilliant, wonderful man who I am sure must fill you with pride. May happy memories guide you through this sorrowful time.
Wishing your family strength and peace, Gail (Bassano) Kriftner
February 22, 2014
John Schaberg
February 22, 2014
John Schaberg
February 21, 2014
Jim and Pat Patete
It is with deep sadness and fond memories of Dr Schaberg who took care of my entire family for many years in Hackensack. He truly was a great physician and a remarkable man. I know he is in heaven looking over us all.
February 21, 2014
Raymond Patete
Sometimes a person is put on earth that makes everyone else's life around them better. Your father and grandfather was one of those people. He was TRULY a doctor's doctor. It was obvious that he wasn't in medicine for money or prestige. He took care of every single person as if they were his only patient.
His kindness and skill will never be forgotten by me or my family and he is the standard we compare all of our doctors to. You can be sure that he lived his life in a way that made both God and man proud.
We offer you and your family our deepest condolences tempered with the solace of a life well lived.
February 21, 2014
Our family was blessed to have Dr. and Mrs. Schaberg and their wonderful extended family as our neighbors for over 25 years. We will miss him very much. We are here to help in any way possible so please reach out and right across the street. Love from the Puglio family and Ray Ryan.
February 20, 2014
Barbara Merkle
I just read the obituary of the great Dr Schaberg. He was an absolute icon in my family... My parents always said there was no Dr. like Dr. Schaberg. How many times his name came up over the years!...things he said, things he did...he was brilliant and ahead of his time! After he retired we missed him terribly and we so wished we could talk to him to get his take on our health issues... He could get to the bottom of it!..I could go on and on . Best Doctor EVER. Rest in peace Dr.Schaberg..may the angels lead you into paradise. Thank you.....you were amazing. oxox
February 20, 2014
George & Marie Gahary
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
February 20, 2014
Dr. and Mrs Schaberg were two of the most influential people in my life. What great fun we always had when we were growing up in Hackensack with all the schabergs. I will never forget this great man!! Dickie Purcell
February 20, 2014
My name is Candy Calabrese he was my doctor as a very young girl as well as my family in Hackensack and also the best doctor that ever lived. So sorry for your lost i'll never forget him.
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