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Augusto Odone Obituary
His daughter Cristina Odone says her father died Thursday after suffering organ failure precipitated by a lung infection.
Odone's battle to help his son Lorenzo was depicted in a 1992 movie, "Lorenzo's Oil," with Nick Nolte playing the elder Odone.
Lorenzo was diagnosed with adrenoleukodystrophy, a neurological disease, when he was 6. Doctors predicted he would die in childhood. But Augusto and his wife Michaela relentlessly sought treatment.
Augusto Odone taught himself enough science to formulate a concoction derived from natural cooking oils for Lorenzo. Studies later suggested the oil appears to delay symptoms.
Lorenzo died in 2008 at age 30.
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57 Entries
Donna Norton
September 25, 2018
If we only had doctors who are so dedicated to help children and adults like you. I know all of you are together in Heaven with our Lord and Saviour.
No more pain and tears ! Just Love!
Alysia Navarro
May 29, 2014
I watched this movie for the first time in school, and my heart sank, like a anchor to the bottom of the sea. To me it was family, you all did what you could do and that was create a new beginning, showed them you can do anything. What you did was amazing, intelligent, and hard work, I know you won't be able to read this, but to look at your story is to know you can do anything you put your heart too. I wanted to thank you here and in heaven that you were the best and most loving family and parents that he could have ever asked for! You were positive, you were never going to give up. We love you! Your son was a miracle. With all my love -The Navarro Family!
November 9, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in the Bible at Isaiah 61:2.
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November 6, 2013
Words cannot express the gratitude that many people have to this man for his contributions to sufferers of the tragic disease his son had. May this man fly with the angels and son over all of us. Peace be with the Family.
Leia
November 6, 2013
When a father is impelled by love for his son, anything is attainable to reach . I am so impressed with Mr. Odone steadfastness that I will have to watch the Movie of Lorenzo's Oil. Genesis 1:26 being made in God's image humans have the capacity to reflect godly attributes. Mr. Odone surely cultivated the quality of Love.
JC
November 4, 2013
VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THIS INGENUOUS MAN PASSING AWAY. MAY THE FAMILY DRAW COMFORT FROM THE WORD OF GOD WHICH SAYS; "HE IS HEALING THE BROKEN HEARTED".
Ann
November 2, 2013
Condolences to Mr. Odone's family:
Though you shed tears of grief, please draw comfort in knowing that dear Augusto and Lorenzo are both in a deep sleep and not suffering. Those in God's memory will be awakened - not ill or impaired, but in sound health. Allow God's word, found in the holy Bible, give you further comfort during these very difficult days.
October 31, 2013
Dear Odone family....you have my deepest sympathy. Your father was an inspiration to so many!! My brother had ALD and I have a grandson with AL. Thru much help of Augusto the FDA in the United States has finally approved Lorenzo's oil!! Thank you Augusto for all your help and hard work that you put into Lorenzo's oil. You have helped so many boys, may you be richly blessed in heaven. Give Lorenzo a big hug from us...Love and blessings to the Odone family.
April Grotti Wagner and family
b davis
October 31, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
T B
October 30, 2013
At least he is now with his dear Lorenzo. What an amazing father and an amazing story! Rest well, you earned it.
October 30, 2013
Deepest sympathy for your loss. The Bible gives us comfort at 1 Cor. 15:26. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
t s
October 28, 2013
this was a dedicated and loving father.god bless all he did for his son and family.
DStallings
October 28, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Eg
October 28, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
October 28, 2013
I'm so sorry to hear about your lost. May God comfort you all. 2 Cornthians 1:3,4
marjorie harris
October 28, 2013
My family and I would like to express our condolences to the family and friends at this time, may you find peace and comfort in the days to come. Act 24:15
marjorie harris
October 28, 2013
My family and I would like to express our condolences to the family and friends at this time, may you find peace and comfort in the days to come. Act 24:15
October 28, 2013
My family and I would like to express our condolences to the family and friends at this time, may you find peace and comfort in the days to come. Act 24:15
marjorie harris
October 28, 2013
My family and I would like to express our condolences to the family and friends at this time, may you find peace and comfort in the days to come. Act 24:15
Evelyn Salas
October 28, 2013
To a Great father: I am sure you have found your blessings with God!
Mary Briggs
October 27, 2013
Peace to the family. One person can make a difference. Thank you for the good and dedicated work you did. RIP
Sheri
October 27, 2013
Dear friends of ours have recently had their 8 yo son diagnosed with this disease. He is past the point of being able to benefit from the 'oil' but fro all those children who can benefit, God Bless ...
India
October 27, 2013
I am very sorry for your loss. During distressing times such as these turning to God and his word the Bible can bring much comfort. Act 24:15 shows that your love one has the hope to live again. I offer my condolences during this difficult time.
October 27, 2013
Thank you Mr. odone
Mary Smith
October 27, 2013
My sincere condolences to the Odone family. Augusto was caring and dedicated to others. May the God of comfort guide you at this sad time. Cor 1:3
Robyn
October 27, 2013
A parent's love is amazing! My condolences to the Odone family. I pray that you all can experience God's loving comfort during this difficult time.
Alicia
October 27, 2013
Beautiful man indeed. May God bless you and yours forever and ever <3
Cele MacDonald
October 26, 2013
A college classmate of michaela,attended the premiere and Dunbarton after gala, one of the highlights of my life. The Circe has closed. Peace to the Odone family.
michelle plakas-kaiser
October 26, 2013
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October 26, 2013
Odone familia, be proud of the God given Love your familia has given to others. Your life experience and passion for Lorenzo has saved many lives of children everywhere and inspire to find new ways to save lives as you have for your son. Rest in Peace Augusto Odone, God has a special place for your honor in heaven. Thank you for sharing your beloved Lorenzo with everyone. Mrs. Odone, you are an inspiration to women everywhere, God Bless you! God be with you Always!!!!
M & S
October 26, 2013
We were so sorry to read of your loss. What an amzing man he must have been. May "the God of all comfort" (2 Cor. 1:3) be with you at this time.
October 26, 2013
My many condolences to family. One day soon the pain & suffering that plague us will be removed along with sickness & death - God promises to do these things.
October 26, 2013
You were an inspiration to many. You showed the world true compassion. Condolences to the family.
John and Mary Lamb
October 26, 2013
If every father loved his children as much as this man, we would have a perfect world. Be blessed.
Cheryl Blackmon
October 26, 2013
Resting in the arms Jesus
October 26, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Ashley
October 26, 2013
My sympathies to the Odone family. May you have peace from the God of all comfort who will soon wipe out every tear from our eyes and death will be no more.
October 26, 2013
My deepest sympathies to the family and friends. May God comfort you during this time of grief.
PHYLLIS WARREN
October 26, 2013
May GOD bless you all and give you the strength to go thru each long and hard day. Ecclesiastes 3 brought me much comfort when I lost my youngest daughter at 26, leaving a 3 month old baby. GOD bless your Dad and may the memories you share bring you joy and peace.As long as we love and keep his memory with us he will never leave us.
Mancel Allen
October 26, 2013
Our Lord, God, knows the passion that exist in the hearts of parents when their children's lives are at stake. You and your son now rest in His eternal peace. Blessings of pure grace to those survivors among the Odone family, their friends and loved ones.
donna j
October 26, 2013
God Bless Mr Odone. You are my hero.
Brenda Yaste
October 25, 2013
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Augusto Odone. Mr Odone's discovery of Lorenzo's Oil may have saved my son's life! We will forever remember him.
T Parks
October 25, 2013
What a wonderful father, husband and man. You did not let the doctor's decide your sons fate. You and your wife did what the dr.'s could not. You kept
you beautiful son alive.
Now you can be together again for always!
RIP and God Bless you and your family.
Judith & Michael Sackett
October 25, 2013
To the Family of Augusto. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this sorrowful time.
God Bless You
Judi & Mike
October 25, 2013
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.
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October 25, 2013
God bless you, Odone family, for showing us LOVE can work amazing miracles! God bless all parents everywhere who give this much for their children to live as WELL as possible!
October 25, 2013
May the God of comfort give you peace and comfort helping your family endure this difficult time- 1cor 1:3,4
Scott Chamberland
October 25, 2013
Rest in Peace
Patti R
October 25, 2013
Thank you for showing the world that we have the power to overcome. Doctors do not know everything. My thoughts & prayers are with the family & friends of Augusto.
William Arzuaga
October 25, 2013
Prayers and rip your story inspired us.
Dwayne Bickham
October 25, 2013
in God's care rest in peace
October 25, 2013
Great movie and story rip.
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