Today is Dicks memorial. It is also Bert Gassman's birthday. Bert was Dicks oboe teacher at UCLA and his close friend and mentor. Both oboeists were tender, kind and amigoes for over 76 years. Dick was loyal, enthusiastic, creative and an outstanding musician.  Looking forward to hearing from his niece, sister and grand niece.

With fondness and ;ove for both gents...Carol Gassman (760 212-5010

Dick was my dad'a favorite oboe students. Every week (1956)while Dick was stationed in San Diego he would travel to our home in Beverly Hills for an oboe lesson. Their friendship continued to my dad's passing in 2004. Dick would stay by and "babysit" me on Thursday nights while my folks attended the Thursday night sympathy performance with the LA Philharmonic. In later years Dick visited me in San Diego and enjoyed a wild safari at the San Diego Safari Park where he communed with the giraffes. His warmth and caring friendship to my family will always be cherished. To learn more about Dick's beautiful gifts of kindness and loyalty call me at 760 212-5010..Carol Gassman

Dick studied oboe with my dad at UCLA and came to our home as a welconed friend for ten years to continue refining his musicianship.

i notice Dick's date of passomg May 29 was the same date my dad was born. The gents were some years apart ,

Dick was my father's cherished and loyal oboe student. Dick always sent a card for New Years eith compassionate and endearing messages. Dick would graciously babysit me when my parents would attend the symphony on Thursday evening and patiently coached my piano lessons. In 2001 Dick visited with me in San Diego where we shared an adventure at the Wild Animal Park. In his home is a beautiful snap shot of Dick communing with a giraffe while we ventured on the park's safari into greater Africa. Dick's terrific sense of humor,loving kindness and exquisite musicianship will always be remembered. 

Dick Rubinstein’s passing is a great loss for those of us who knew him well. Even though he had been ill for a while it is still a shock because he was always so upbeat and enthusiastic. Years after he was forced to stop giving his music scholarship (free) music lessons to young aspiring musicians, some of them stayed in touch with him. Dick was always a great friend and ready to lend a hand. Those of us who knew him and valued his friendship for the past 40+ years will always treasure the time we were privileged to have with him.

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29 avril 1931 – 29 mai 2019

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