Sophie Lovinger Obituary

Dear Bob,
I was saddened to learn of Sophie's death. The two of you gave me a great gift during my time at Central Michigan University. I will always remember the time Maddi and I spent at your home for Passover.
Art Kantor (Delray Beach, Fl.)

Periodically , I used to search, in Internet, for Sophie, with no luck. Today I read of her decease. She was my professor and mentor, back in 1973, at CMU. I was her student from Santiago, Chile. I met you, David and Mark, when you were little. You, Bob, were my professor in Intelligence Testing. Sophie was such an influence in my personal and professional life, a person that I will keep in my
heart for ever. She has been my model for years and it will continue to be. I'm sorry I never had a chance to tell her so. To all of you, my deepest condolences. Maria Jacobs, (Gac), Santiago, Chile

The South Carolina Association for Play Therapy sends our sincere sympathy to the family of Dr. Sophie Lovinger. Dr. Lovinger contributed substantially to the discipline of Play Therapy and to the children and families who she treated clinically. She will be missed. In sympathy and in gratitude, Dr. Deborah Armstrong Hickey, SCAPT Past-President, Dr. Sandra Frick Helms, SCAPT Founding Member, and Dr. Robert Horak, SCAPT President

Dear Bob, I am so sorry to hear of Sophie's passing. She added so much to my life, personally and professionally. I will cherish and value her teachings and inspiration always.

Dear Bob,

Bob and I offer our deepest condolences in the death of your dear wife Sophie. Her contributions to MPC and psychoanalysis will long be remembered.

Please know that our thoughts are with you and your family.

Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him. Job 13:15

With sympathy,
Ellen and Bob Toronto

Dear Robert,

I was deeply saddened to learn of Sophie's passing. I have many fond memories of our times together at Michigan Psychoanalytic Council meetings and classes. She will be missed. I hold you in my thoughts.

The Association for Play Therapy, a natinal professional society, extends its genuine sympathies to the family and friends of Sophie Lovinger. Sophie served on several of our committees and on the editorial board of our peer-reviewed journal. We will miss her sharp mind and good humor!

Dear Bob,
I was deeply moved when I heard of Sophie's passing. She was an inspiration in my life, and a great and wonderful influence in my practice. My heart and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Sincerely, Bonnie (Hopkins) Parker

Dear Bob,

I was so sorry to hear of Sophie's death. My deepest condolences go out to you and your family in your loss of her. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her and were touched by her.

Warm regards,

Bob,

Much of my practice as a psychologist has Sophie-isms throughout it. I publically reference her, on average, on a monthly basis. She deeply impacted me during my time at CMU, and I regarded her as my one and only mentor. She impacted my personal and professional life deeply, and I will treasure not only my memories but the gift of a personal, hand-written note she sent me many, many years ago. I know many, many others feel the tremendous hole left by her loss but none as deeply as you and your sons. My deepest condolences.

Dear Bob,

I was so looking forward to meet Sophie and you for the retreat...I am so sorry about your loss. Sophie's energy, generosity and optimism will be missed.
Love, Teresa Bernardez

Dear Bob, We were saddened to hear of Sophie's death. Your shared life and work have always been a pleasure to see and an inspiration for others. She will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with you at this time. Fondly, Kerry and Jack Novick

Dear Bob, It has been a wonderful experience to be with you and the family during this heartrending time. It is difficult to fathom Sophie no longer being in the world but she will always be in my heart. Love Diane Gartland

I am so sorry to hear of Sophie's passing. She has been such an integral part of the needlework scene here in Charleston. She will be missed. I hope you find peace, comfort, and joy in knowing how many people she has touched in her career and in her love of needlework. My prayers are with you at this difficult time. Gloria Grant, member of EGA and ANG

Dear Bob and family,
So sorry to hear of Sophie's passing. It was a shock to all of us. May her memory bring you comfort.

Our condolences are offered to the Lovinger family on your dear loss. May your dear memories of her and "the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort," bring you solace.