Matthew was my dentist for decades.   After he retired we spoke on the phone from time to time.  I will always have a tremendous affection for him,  and the highest respect for his many gifts.

We were cousins, our families were tied close together by our fathers. Ed and Bill were only months apart in age and born across the street from each other. They remained close friends for their entire lives. Our mothers also had a close relationship and raised families together over many decades.
I still remember traveling for hours on The Old Horace Harding Blvd. from Jersey City to visit Aunt Ruth and Uncle Eddie. They were great trips to play with our very close cousins Edwina, Diane and Matthew.
Matty was a mischievous prankster as a kid. Anything silly became fun for him.
There was concern with what he might do in life, but after high school he gave his father the best gift…. Matthew was going to be a dentist and eventually join the family business.
Uncle Eddie was always my dentist and when he was stepping back from work, Matty started taking over. I was reluctant for a long time but eventually understood that Matty was a terrific dentist and I was in good hands.
At one point he advised me to replace dental work that Uncle Eddie did 35 years earlier. The final product was outstanding in every respect. At a dinner with Ed and Ruth, I mentioned how pleased I was and Ed started to heap praise on his son. “Matty has better hands than mine, he’s an artist which makes him a terrific dentist.”
Matthew was an artist, he could broaden your smile, paint beautiful abstracts and still keep an active fun filled life with so many friends. I will miss my friend and cousin.
May his memory be a blessing
Martin Kern

I met Matthew in 1978 at a party, and we remained close friends ever since. Matthew was a frequent travel companion, as well as my plus one at hundreds of restaurants over the years.  Many people might not be aware, that Matt liked his food. Boy did he like to eat. 

Matthew was also my dentist since 1980, both in Manhattan and Great Neck.  I never had a complaint,  he was a perfectionist. 


You will be missed my friend.  May your memory be a blessing.

I will greatly miss Dr. Kaufman. While I only knew Matthew for about 4 years his influence on me will last for my lifetime. I was privileged to take over his dental practice in Great Neck at about that time. He was reluctant to do retire but he knew that it was the right thing to do for his patients. He adored his patients and they adored him as well. His dental work was meticulous, aesthetic and excellent. I strive every day to maintain the highest level of care and service to my patients to continue his dental legacy. Dr Kaufman’s father, Edward, was my Dean when I attended NYU Dental School from 1988-1992. He was, like Matthew, a very elegant man of very high principles. I will greatly miss Dr. Matthew Kaufman. 
May he rest in peace.
Eliot M Heisler

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Matthew P. Kaufman

October 5, 1948 – June 27, 2024

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