Gerald Andriole Obituary

Andriole, Gerald L., MD
Jun. 4, 1926 - Dec. 29, 2013
Gerald L. Andriole, MD, 87, of Sarasota, FL, died on Dec. 29, 2013. Visitation will be held at 9:00 am on Thurs., Jan. 2, 2014 at Palms-Robarts Funeral Home in Sarasota, FL. Services will be held at 11:00 am on Thurs., at Incarnation Catholic Church in Sarasota, FL. Funeral arrangements by: Palms-Robarts Funeral Home.
He was born in Scranton, PA to parents, Joseph and Angela (nee Magnotta) Andriole. Gerald was the loving husband of 63 years to Irene Serratore Andriole; caring father to their five children (four physicians and one attorney), Joseph Andriole, MD (wife, Giancarla Miranda) of Orlando, FL, Peter Andriole, Esq. of McLean, VA, Gerald Andriole, MD (wife, Dorothy Potter, MD) of St. Louis, MO, James Andriole, DO of Tallahassee, FL, Mary Ann Andriole Wendel, DO (husband, Dan Wendel, DO) of Asheville, NC; and brother to Dolores Andriole of Moosic PA. Gerald loved his 9 grandchildren: Gerald III, Chiara, Christina, Nicholas, Ciriaco, Philip, Richard, Andrea, and Joanna.
Gerald graduated Scranton Central High School in 1943, then entered University of Scranton for just one year and then entered the Loyola School of Medicine in Chicago, IL, graduating in 1948 before he was 22. Gerald entered the US Navy in Medical School. Upon graduation he completed his internship in Scranton and then spent a year in a residency program in pathology and then urological surgical residency. He was enrolled in the US Army from 1948-55. Upon completion of his residency and fellowship, he entered into private practice as a Board Certified Urologist in 1955 in Hazleton, PA. He served his community well traveling to and caring for patients in isolated regions that had no access to his area of expertise.
In 1988, he was elected the 139th President of the prestigious Pennsylvania Medical Society and devoted his presidency to the public health issues in the state of PA.
He served as a delegate to the American Medical Association for many years, was a member of American College of Surgeons.
He was Medical Director of the St. Joseph Hospital in Hazleton from 1988-92.
He was not only a great physician but a role model as a father and mentor. His family was most important, always taking time to do things with his wife and five children. He came up at the time of the Depression, a self made man, who never lost his values and passion for learning and assisting. Gerald was an avid golfer, enjoyed reading history, loved travel, and art.
He became a resident of Sarasota in 1997 and a member of the Incarnation Parish in Sarasota and Church Lecture, Knights of Columbus, and Men's Club.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made in Gerald's name to the Knights of Columbus Charities, 8260 NW 68th Terrace, Tamarac, FL 33321-5017. Condolences may be offered at www.palmsrobartsfuneralhome.com.

Published by Herald Tribune from Jan. 1 to Jan. 2, 2014.
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Sorry for being so late with our condolences. Marie was in the hospital with a broken pelvis. I have so many memories of Gerald going back to my childhood will never forget him. So many times I think of him and so many stories to tell..
Rest in peace cousin Gerald, Eugene and Marie Intoccia

February 8, 2014

When I was a young child Dr. Andriole diagnosed and surgically corrected a condition that many other learned doctors could not explain. He was gentle and caring, aware of the fears and anxieties of a small nine yr. old girl. I am glad to read that he was also a kind and loving father and husband, admired by family and friends. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. I will always think of him with deepest gratitude. It has been 56 yrs. since I saw him but I will never forget him. God Bless you all.

Louise (Chromiak) Lyba

January 10, 2014

Reaching out to Auntie Irene and all my cousins...

May your loving, happy memories of your father stay with you always. He left a great legacy of love.

Rest in peace, Uncle Gerry.

Jennifer Ries-Taggart

January 6, 2014

God bless you in this sad time. If not for him I wouldn't have my to children. My love to the family.

Diane Conrad

January 5, 2014

My mom always spoke highly of Gerald and held him in such high esteem. My first memorable encounter with him was 10 years ago at my brothers wedding. His words of wisdom left a lasting impression on me. I am very proud to call him a relative. He accomplished many great things in his life, but none so greater than raising such an impressive family. Rest in peace, and see you again some day. greg bellanca

gregory bellanca

January 5, 2014

Our deepest condolensces go out to Mrs A, Peter and his brother's and sister. We are very sorry for your loss. Jim, Jess, and Ash Della Guardia

January 3, 2014

To the Andriole Family from the Loria Family in McLean, VA; We wanted to assure you of our prayers and thoughts at this time. Trish and I have already included your father and all of the Andrioles in our Mass and prayer intentions, and we will continue to do so. Years ago, my mother passed away on December 28th. I told Peter that we now share December as a special time to celebrate Christmas and the lives of our wonderful parents.

Jack Loria

January 3, 2014

To the Andriole family,
My prayers are with you all.
Dr. Andriole helped many.( Myself included)
Now may He rest in the peace He deserves. May you take comfort in knowing He is with God, but never far away because He will always be in our hearts.

Cathy DeLese-Kutchi

January 2, 2014

Jim and family, your Dad is in our prayers. Jim spoke very highly of him and the continuous love and care Mom gave him.

"What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes part of us." -Helen Keller

God Bless - Scott & Debbie

Scott Breitlow

January 2, 2014

Peter, Mrs. Andriole, and family,

You are in my thoughts and prayers. May your loving husband and father Dr. Andriole rest in peace, and eternal light shine upon him. And may your memories sustain and comfort you until you see him again in heaven.

Theresa Osredker

January 2, 2014

TO THE GERALD ANDRIOLE FAMILY; I WILL MISS GERALD VERY MUCH. WHEN THE LORD CALLS OUR LOVED ONES HOME, HE LEAVES A GIFT OF MEMORIES IN EXCHANGE. I'M HERE IRENE IF YOU WANT TO TALK, I'LL BE BACK IN FLORIDA IN EARLY JANUARY.JOHN ANGIOLINI

January 1, 2014

Dear Jim,
Thank you for sharing this beautiful and loving tribute to your dad
. What a wonderful man..we have
been most fortunate to know.....
..please accept our sincere
condolences and convey also to
your lovely mother and siblings - especially brother ,Peter. Take care
of yourself and we hope to see you soon. Thoughts & prayers.

Love, June & Don

June & Don Houser

January 1, 2014

To the family of Gerald Andriole:
We may have met when I was young so let me explain who I am. I'm the son of Tony and Terry Passaro in Rochester, N.Y.I believe my grandmother is how we are related.My sister, Sandra Proietti, called and shared the news of your loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time.
Anthony and Jan Passaro
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Anthony Passaro

January 1, 2014

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