Dr. Simon J. Epstein

Simon attended Yale University and graduated from New York University School of Medicine in 1960. He specialized in child and adolescent psychiatry and ADHD in adults and children. In addition to private practice, he was Associate Medical Director of the Child Guidance Center of Southern CT, where he worked for 52 years. He was past president of the Connecticut Psychiatric Society and former editor of the CPS newsletter, served on the Professional Advisory Board of CACLD, was on staff at Stamford Hospital. He received numerous awards and recognitions, including 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 ever-optimistic Mets fan.

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

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 26, 2021, 1 pm at Temple Beth El located at 350 Roxbury Rd. Stamford, CT. Interment to follow at Beth El Cemetery.