Obituary of Lee Robert Wrubel

WESTPORT, CONN Lee Robert Wrubel, 61, of Westport, passed away at home on October 7, surrounded in love by his cherished wife and children. Born in Staten Island, Lee was a lifelong learner, earning a BA from Lafayette College, an MD/MPH from Tufts University, an MBA from Columbia University, and a Certificate in Leadership Coaching from Georgetown University. His professional life was dedicated to transforming healthcare, most notably with Foundation Medical Partners, a venture firm he co-founded with the Cleveland Clinic, and most recently as global co-leader of Egon Zehnder’s Global Healthcare Research and Development practice. Lee valued intellectual curiosity, creating and collecting photography, and a good espresso. His happiest times were spent with his family, whether walking to Compo Beach, traveling the globe, or engaging in conversation over a great meal, by the fireplace, or on the back patio. He was their rock and will continue to be their north star. Dr. Wrubel is survived by his thought partner and wife of 33 years Michele (Pittman), devoted children Alec (Molly Kandarian) of Los Angeles and Brooke of New York, his mother Evelyn (Newman) Wrubel, and his brothers Eric and Austin. He was predeceased by his father George Wrubel. Funeral services will be held at The Community Synagogue in Westport on Friday, Oct. 10 at 2:00 pm. Interment will be private in Willowbrook Cemetery, 395 Main Street, Westport, Conn. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center or The Community Synagogue, Westport. The Abraham Green & Son Funeral Home of Fairfield is directing arrangements.