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184 Entries
Edmund Farquharson
June 1, 2015
God bless you Emil. Rest in Peace.
Leon Loguinov
December 16, 2013
I am shocked to learn about Emil's passing. My condolences to all Orsini's family.
God bless you.
Gino Luigi Nicolini P.Eng.
July 29, 2013
I was reading the Ottawa Citizen this morning and read a story about a Uof O professor Orsini....and that sparked my memory of Emilio Orsini a fellow that I first met way back in the late 50's maybe early 60's....Emilio Orsini was the owner of Swansea Construction located on Rogers Road....He had a son Basil and a nephew Frank. Frank died one evening while returning from the jobsite in Toronto's West end...My dad was seated beside Frank when he left this world that evening. Emilio was Emil the Surgeons grandfather .and son of Basil. I never knew Emil the surgeon but I do know a bit of the Orsini family history. Condolences to the Orsini family ( albeit 5 years following the loss of this very fine fellow). Thanks to the power of this technology of ours today our memories remain alive.....
Mike
June 21, 2013
I hope one day I could repay you my friend. Rest in heaven. Thank you for everything.
Steve Orsini
November 5, 2011
Thank you for creating the Orsini Scholarship Fund that honours Emil Orsini's dedication to health care. The Orsini Family, together with Dr. Maurice Bent, Chief of Orthopaedics, decided to create a summer scholarship for medical students at the Hospital to help improve the hospital's orthopaedic practice.
Doctor Ted Rumble, a fellow orthopaedic surgeon at NYGH, touched us all when he said: “He was an outstanding surgeon but also extremely popular. He had an incredible sense of fun.”
He was a great loving brother.
Love Steve
http://web.nyghfoundation.ca:1001/our-stories/orsini-scholarship-honours-beloved-surgeon-through-educational-experience?utm_source=North+York+General+Hospital+Foundation&utm_campaign=9801d8a27c-Connections_4_Nov_02_201110_31_2011&utm_medium=email
October 29, 2011
Dr.Emil Orsini wasn't only a good orthopod, but a great hockey player. He played against the NHL oldtimers in 1990 and 1991. He has joined other passing members of that team, Dr Bill forder, Dr. Gary Stoick. There was the the Sault Saint Marie hockey tourney in 1988. Good Bless Your Soul! I will see you in heaven. Love David Laan
October 3, 2011
We are so shocked and deeply saddened to learn about Emil's passing. Our deepest and belated condolences to Joanne, Michael, Karin, and Christiane. Our thoughts are with you. Love Steve, Cathy, Nicole and Meagan Morrison
V Mardirossian
April 14, 2011
My deepest (and belated) condolences to the family of Dr. Orsini. I was very surprised and saddened to learn about his passing when I tried to contact him. He performed surgery on my knee in 2000 and did an excellent job in assisting me on my road to recovery. Sad to see such a devoted and gifted doctor depart at such an early age.
N Hudda
July 27, 2010
We will appreciate if some one can kindly contact us about who took over Dr.Orsinis practice? Thank You! and May God Bless you.
N. Hudda
October 2, 2009
WE are deeply shocked when we heard the very sad news of Dr.Orsini. Our prayers are with his dear loving family and we pray that may Almighty God rest his soul in eternal peace. Ameen.
Our daughter was treated by him for her knee injury and she was supposed to go for her knee surgeory this year by Dr.Orsini.
Dr. Orsini was a very kind, compassionate, caring, loving, friendly, generous, very helping doctor who always thought about his patient well-being.
sometime in August 2009 I called the office to book an appointment and the phone number was disconnected and then I went to the office and saw the sign. I asked other Dr's.offices and the secretaries over their said that his office is closed down.
We will appreicate if some one can kindly let us know about our daughters file from his office and that who took over Dr.Orsinis practice my e-mail is [email protected]
Once again Dr.Orsini will be missed by many many many people who came in his contact.
Good Bye Dr.Orsini and May your soul rest in eternal peace.
Gia DeJulio
June 7, 2009
Thank you to Elinor (Orsini) Laffey for sharing with me your profound sense of loss and sadness, but mixed also with your immense love and pride. Emil truly was one of God's gifts to the world which is a better place due to Emil's short time here. My heartfelt condolences go out to all of the Orsini family.
Afshan Safarian
May 4, 2009
I was out of the country for sometimes and when I came back and heard the news, I was shocked. Thanks to Dr. Orsini I can walk pain free again. My deepest sympaty to his family and colleagues, he will be greatly missed and always remembered.
Steve and Emil in the Summer of 2000
April 19, 2009
Steve Orsini (Emil's Brother) - Emil was very important in my life and I miss him dearly
April 19, 2009
Steve Orsini
April 19, 2009
As you know, the health care community, tragically and very unexpectedly, lost Dr. Emil Orsini last October. Since then, there has been a vast outpouring of sorrow in our loss. Emil's dedication and skill has touched many lives. At noted throughout the Guest Book, person after person has told stories of how Emil has helped them or a loved one. Emil worked extremely hard to improve the lives of his patients. And he will always be remembered.
Dr. Emil Orsini is sadly missed by all those who had the opportunity to know him.
North York General Hospital is holding a special event on May 31 to raise money in honour of Dr. Emil Orsini. The money raised from this event will be donated to the Dr. Emil Orsini Memorial Fund created in his memory for orthopedic work at North York General Hospital.
Friends and family are welcome to participate in North York General Hospital's OrthoWalk 2009 on Sunday May 31st at Shops At Don Mills … in honour of Dr. Orsini.
We sincerely ask for your help. If you can't participate, please donate what you can (see following link).
http://my.e2rm.com/personalPage.aspx?SID=2136132
Your support will help remember Dr. Orsini as well as support North York General Hospital.
Thank you.
Steve Orsini
(Emil’s brother)
Allan Shanley
March 10, 2009
After two surgeries, lots of lectures, depsite the disagreement of overweight....you were the best.
allan shanley
Bruce and Kathryn Boyden
January 9, 2009
Dr. Emil Orsini helped our family in very tough times. Our son Ben was born with a deformed foot. Dr. Orsini corrected the problem with a complicated surgical procedure when Ben was just 5 months old. Dr. Orsini was a caring, compassionate man at a time when we needed help and support. He remained an important influence in Ben's life and has helped Ben accomplish his dreams. Now, at 18, Ben is aiming to become a doctor. We hope that Ben will be able to carry on Emil's legacy. Our condolences to his family - we know that he will be sorely missed. RIP Emil Orsini.
patricia Chow
December 31, 2008
I remember Dr. Orsini with many thanks for the help he gave me in my knee replacement. He was always so pleasant and upbeat. I will never have my other knee fixed. My sympathy to his family and Roger.
Pat Pereira
November 28, 2008
Dr. Orsini helped me to walk pain free again. I will miss him
very much. May God Bless Dr. Orsini and his family.
Warren Mar
November 26, 2008
I just heard the terrible news. What a shock! I trained under Dr Orsini 15 years ago. He was an excellent surgeon, hockey player, and educator. What a loss for NYGH. My sympathies to the Orsini family.
Beverley Hawkins
November 25, 2008
It is like a dream, you were just so nice, I have a bad wrist and whenever I saw you in the ER your smile would light up the room.
Your family have my deepest sympathy. I shall really miss having him around but your loss is such a tragedy God Bless and take care of this family RIP Emil
Margarete Reid
November 24, 2008
Thinking of you all at this time of loss.
I guess God wanted to make sure any broken wings would be expertly repaired!
Margarete & Bob Reid
Grateful Patients
Philomena (Ena) O'Brien
November 19, 2008
I consider myself very lucky to have been persuaded by Andrew Laffey, Dr Orsini's brother in law to contact this great surgeon with respect to my left foot. I had many visits with Dr. Orsini. I bragged to all my friends on how he called each patient by name. He had the most wonderful manner, and was so calming.
For me, Dr. Orsini, you gave me a new life, able to walk, pain free. Your input prior to the surgery with respect to home care, etc. was invaluable. I just learned this weekend of this terrible news. My condolences to your family.
Campbell George and June
November 17, 2008
With deepest sympathy to your family.
From very grateful patients
Michael Feeheley
November 10, 2008
I was fortunate to know Emil as an extended family member and a surgeon.Seventeen years ago I literally crawled into the hospital with a ruptured disk.Emil fixed my back and to this day I have been pain free.I was never able to thank him enough.Over the years just knowing Emil was out there was a comfort.As my cousin he was a joy to be around.I will miss him terribly.
Adil Khaja
November 9, 2008
Our family was lucky to have known Dr. Orsini, not only in his position as a doctor, but as a coworker at the hospital. He was always kind and supportive, and always quick with a joke and a smile. We were saddened to hear of his passing, and wish his family our support and thoughts.
Heather Jones
November 7, 2008
It comes with great shock to me today to learn that the man who gave me a new hip in Nov/06 has passed away. I am now a better person for his caring and passion for helping other people. My thoughts are with all of those who new him, and deepist sorrow to his family.
Thank you Dr. Orsini for everything. Your time on this earth was to short.
Sincerely,
Heather Jones.
ANNA GIACOMUZZI
November 5, 2008
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE ORSINI FAMAILY ANNA GIACOMUZZI
Bunty Carruthers
November 5, 2008
I just heard the devastating news today. A wonderful man, a dedicated surgeon. He made me feel so comfortable going in for double knee replacement. A very successful one at that. What a wonderful legacy he has left. There will never be a step I take without blessing him and his family.
Christiane and Emil at the race track
November 3, 2008
Carole Waye
November 2, 2008
What an unbelievable loss. He was an amazingly skilled Dr., so down to earth and caring. He performed back surgery on my son and literally gave him his life back. We have spoken of him many times since. My heart goes out to his family at this time. I am so sorry for your loss. The medical profession will be less strong for his absence. He was a one in a million!!
Britt Hayne
November 1, 2008
I can not belive this, Dr. Orsini was a great doctor, and He will be missed a lot !!
Anna and Phil Atrill
October 30, 2008
Both my husband and I had the priviledge of having Dr.Orsini as our doctor for a brief time. We both commented on his professional manner and terrific sense of humour. I am of Italian origin as Dr. Orsini, and we shared a few good laughs about our roots. Our condolenses to His wife, children, Mother and rest of the family.
Anna and Phil
Mehreen Rehman
October 29, 2008
I am saddened to hear Dr. Orsini's death. I met him only three times and had brief conversations only. He did surgery on my left leg after I had an accident in July this year.
The last time I saw him (looking at the long list of questions in my hand) he just winked at me and said he has to go for an urgent surgery. This I guess was his style of taking things easy. He told me to take appointment for September 29, not knowing that he will not be able to meet me on that date.
I am sorry that I couldn't know him more for he sure was extra ordinary (as I have come to know by reading the guest book).
May his soul rest in peace and God give his family the strength to bear this loss.
Sharon Diachun
October 27, 2008
I am in total shock at hearing of Dr. Orsini's very sudden and tragic passing. He was my surgeon for three surgeries first an ankle fusion and then both a knee and a hip total replacement. Each time his extreme skill, caring and friendly manner made the experience a good one and improved my quality of life. As I recovered from each surgery he would smile and say "Just call me when you need me!" and I did. He will be seriously missed by all those patients lucky enough to have benefitted from his skills. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family and friends. May God love, protect and bless you all!
Jennifer Trevelyan
October 27, 2008
I am so grateful to have met and known Dr Orsini. As a patient of his for several years, I was impressed with the way he cared for his patients, his understanding of their pain and his excellence as a surgeon. In August of 2007 Dr. Orsini replaced my right hip which has improved my life drastically. I am deeply saddened that a man so young, so vital and so incredibly talented has been taken from you, his family, and from us, his patients.
My sincere condolences to all of you that loved him. He will be terribly missed as a doctor and a person. God Bless you all at this difficult time.
claire newton
October 25, 2008
Just wanted to add our names to the long list of admirers of EMIL...
We knew him casually through our friend Dorinda who has worked for him for many years.
Every time that we saw him, we were always impressed with the twinkle in his eyes. Somehow, it was obvious that this was a man enjoying his life, happy with his family and fulfilled in his work.
How can we comprehend why that twinkle has been extinguished?
We add our names to the long list of people who will miss him...
The world was better because of his presence...
Our most sincere sympathies to Joanne, her three children and all his family and friends....
Peter and Claire Newton
Csilla Marton
October 24, 2008
It was my pleasure to have know Dr. Emil Orsini. He was a great Dr. of orthrapedics and a wonderful man. I will never forget how he help me with two arthroscopic operations in 2000. He saved my knees. I will always remember the last words he said to me, " the next time I shall see you again is when you go into retirement, because by then I shall have to repalce both your knees."
I have always recomended Dr. Orsini to all my friends and family who needed the best surgion there was in the field.
God Bless you Dr. Orsini, you will be saddy miss by all.
My condolances to the family.
Nicole Gravel
October 23, 2008
Dearest Dr. Orsini,
My heart stopped upon hearing of your sudden passing. How deeply sad I am for your family, friends and collegues. You did shoulder surgery on my husband, my father and myself. You were the best and your wonderful sly sense of humour will always be remembered. You lived your life to the max! May you always be remembered and God Bless your heart for your kindness and generosity of spirit. I know you are still here with us but on a different journey where we will all be together again someday. My life was enriched because of my brief moments with you. Thank you.
Susan Wills
October 23, 2008
Emil...I wish I had known you. After reading all of the loving entries by friends, family and patients, I feel I have missed knowing a great man. What I have are the fondest memories of your sister Eleanor, who cannot make sense of your loss. I feel such pain for all of your family, having lost a very special young man before his time. I hope that they can all keep faith in the knowledge that you survive in so many ways.
Ann Ward
October 22, 2008
I was saddened to hear of Dr Orsini's passing. My deepest sympathy to his family. Dr Orsini looked after my son 19 years ago at Sick Kids hospital and again 12 years ago at NYGH. I had the greatest respect for him. He will be missed.
Dorinda & David Fumerton
October 22, 2008
It has taken so long to compose this - I have started 3 or 4 times -I don't know how to express my sadness. Emil was such a special person in my life. He employed me 17 years ago after a very brief interview. He was the most wonderful person to work with/for. I'll miss our parking lot conversations after a long day of work and hearing him thank me daily for all I do and also the anticipation of his running into the office with a waiting room full of patients half an hour late Emil was very suportive of my physical limitations in the office so he encouraged Joanne, Michael, Karin and Christianne to help me and he loved having them in the office to work with him. He was always a hit at our parties with our friends(especially the ladies) surrounding him in conversation.
But most of all, we'll miss his wonderful smile.
Barbara Cochrane
October 22, 2008
My deepest sympathies to Dr. Orsini's family and friends.He helped me with my various problems, giving me wonderful relief and advice.I will miss his magical touch and caring ways.
May the memories serve others as they do me.
Parry Sound, Ontario.
Dr. John Mullen
October 22, 2008
I was very saddened to hear of Emil's sudden passing. I went to medical school with Emil and it was a pleasure to have known him. He worked extremely hard but was always very happy despite the many pressures. It was clear that he would become a great orthopaedic surgeon. His zest was contagious. He will be greatly missed by all. My sincere condolences to all of his family,
Eva & Maria Haag & Rotolo
October 20, 2008
Dr. Orsini operated on my mother's shoulder many years ago and it was so successful that she never even talked about having had this operation. Now in her 80's she needs a hip replacement. When she learned it would be Dr. Orsini she felt 100% confident that he would take away her pain and make her new again. When we learned of his death it seemed like a light had gone out of our home. He was a great doctor who had the gift to make every patient feel special. We offer our prayers to his family.
Kate Laffey
October 19, 2008
Uncle Emil.
We will continue to miss you every single day.
Jonathan Ramprasad, MD
October 19, 2008
Many condolences to the family. An inspirational family man, Dr. Orsini repaired my leg, badly broken while playing soccer when I myself was a medical student. I told him what an avid player I was, and when he saw me in follow-up - I told him I would be playing on it again soon. Knowing he wasn't going to stop me he smiled, gave me a wink and said - "You shouldn't play on that leg any more.... score me some goals!" I'm still playing and remember those words every single time I am able walk back onto the pitch. I thank him for his skill in giving me my leg back, and for his caring as a Doctor that I carry with me always.
Regards and sympathy,
Jonathan Ramprasad, MD
Fellow, Pediatric Gastroenterology
Medical College of Wisconsin
Steve Orsini
October 19, 2008
Eulogy - St. Pius X Church in Toronto – October 14, 2008
Prepared by the Orsini family and delivered by one of his brothers, Steve Orsini
Celebrating Emil’s Great Life
We are here to pay tribute, to honour and to celebrate the wonderful life of Dr. Emil Orsini.
He was a loving son, a great brother, a devoted husband and father, a fun-loving uncle, a compassionate friend and a dedicated doctor.
Emil, while you have left us way too soon, we are so grateful that the Lord gave you to us in the first place. We have been very privileged to have known and loved you and for you to have loved us. You have left a unique and wonderful legacy. We are eternally grateful to you.
I recall reading sometime ago that when you are young, you tend to measure your accomplishments by the things that you do. But as you get older, you measure your accomplishments by the people you have touched. Emil, you have lived to a very ripe old age on both accounts.
The outpouring of love from family, friends and colleagues has been overwhelming and reflects the number of people you have touched so dearly.
Emil, words can’t describe how much we will miss you. We will miss your warm and contagious smile. We will miss your sense of humour and your excitement for life. You never obsessed with the past nor worried about the future. You just lived in total wonderment of the present. You lived life to the fullest.
Emil was a devoted family man who centered his life around his wife and children. He was a loving husband to Joanne. They were a perfect couple and spent 32 wonderful years together. Emil’s face would always light up when Joanne was around. They lived for each other, worked side-by-side, travelled together and experienced all of life’s blessings together.
Emil was a dedicated and loving father to Michael, Karin and Christiane -- they were his pride and joy. He loved his children dearly and ensured that they had the best in life. He instilled in them the wonderful qualities he lived by. They meant the world to him and he was extremely proud of them.
He was also a loving son to Josephine and his late father Basil Orsini as well as his Mother-in-Law Laurie and his late Father-in-Law John Symsyk. He loved his parents as much as any son could. He would frequently visit and would call his Mom every morning, which rivaled the sisters and put big pressure on the rest of us brothers.
About 24 years ago, when the medical system was reluctant to perform heart surgery on our Dad given his very low chance of survival, Emil did everything he could to secure life-saving surgery for our Dad. Thanks to Emil’s perseverance, our Dad enjoyed 19 more years of life. For that we are eternally grateful.
Emil was a great brother. He reached out to family members on special occasions and made each and everyone of us feel very special. He was kind and generous, especially with his most precious gift – his time. We will miss a dear, loving and devoted brother. I will also miss a best friend, my Best Man and a great man.
Emil was an exceptional athlete and coach. He excelled at all sports and enjoyed them most when playing with family and friends. Even during competitive hockey, he always wanted his brothers to play on the same line with him even though we couldn’t keep up. When we were playing golf, he allowed me to cheat to keep the game close – which I took him up on more than he realized.
Emil celebrated life at every opportunity. He treasured close friendships and constantly reached out to friends and colleagues. He was compassionate to people he didn’t even know.
At work, Emil was dedicated and passionate about serving his patients. According to his own colleagues, he was a gifted orthopedic surgeon who was often given the "tough" cases and was known as the "go to guy". He would go out of his way to support the nurses, hospital staff and doctors to improve their lives and the lives of their patients.
Emil, you have left us a rich history of memories that will carry on in our hearts and minds for generations to come.
Emil, we love you. We will miss you. And we are eternally grateful to you.
Amral Khan
October 18, 2008
On Monday October 6th, my mom called me at work to tell me that Roger called her and told her that Dr. Orsini had passed away.
I was totally numb with shock.
When I last him a few months ago he was looking fine.
Back in May 2007 he operated on my mom knee and he was scheduled to do her next OP on Oct 31st of this year.
He was a real joker, he kept telling me that my mom will find a new boyfriend once her knees were okay and she will no longer need me.
On behalf of my mother (Bibi Yassin) I extend our condolences to the entire Orsini family. May God grant him eternal peace and bless his family. He will be missed by many many people.
shona belick-mallinos
October 17, 2008
You will be missed always and forever, but never forgotten
May god bless your family at this time of sorrow...
Let the angels protect and guide you, as your spirit will live forever... ***you were one of a kind.***
Lola Johnson
October 17, 2008
To The Family Of DR.ORSINI,
what ''A popular kindest man'' HIS
death is a heart broken to every one
of us in the OR.
May ''HIS SOUL'' rest in peace ,and
May "THE LORD ALMIGHTY "be with
JOANN and the three children Amen.
I Prayed that where-ever DR.ORSINI
is now MAY THE LORD ALMIGHTY
guide HIM and direct him to eternal
final home where there will be no more strugling Amen.
This is one of the team attendant,
whom He always called Lolita.
I will forever missed,
DR.EMIL CHRISTOPHER ORSINI,
His memory will remain forever in the
Operating Room department
Nygh.
Dr. Emil Orsini at work
Basil Orsini
October 17, 2008
God Bless Emil Orsini
* Devoted Son, Brother & Friend
* Loving Husband & Father
* Gifted & Generous Surgeon / Care Provider
* Vibrant & Skilled Athlete
* Active Lover of Life
Emil, your life continues to inspire us!
Cathy Logan-Fougere
October 16, 2008
We were shocked to hear of Dr. Orsini's passing. He did bilateral knee replacements last year on my uncle. He had post op complications and Dr. Orsini stayed after a long day and operated again without passing it on to another surgeon. He was obviously highly dedicated to his patients and we found him to be the most professional and kindest doctor that we ever met. His passing has touched us and we are so sorry for his loss.
The Fougeres
Sheila Hutton
October 16, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rachel Schwartz
October 16, 2008
I have just found out of the passing of Dr. Orsini. I extend my sympathy to the entire Orsini family. Dr. Orsini performed a hip replacement surgery on me, and I always thought him to be a great doctor and a very nice man.
Barb Morrow
October 16, 2008
Dr.Orsini 'gave' me a new right knee and instructions I will always remember..." knead your knee like a ball of pizza dough !"....it worked and brings a smile when ever I follow his advice. My heartfelt condolences to his wife, his children ,family, and to Roger and the rest of his staff.
Cathryn Chaplin
October 16, 2008
My heartfelt condolences to the family,friends, and colleagues of Dr.Orsini.
As a physiotherapist at St. John's Rehab, I had the pleasure of communicating with Dr. Orsini regarding his patients that I treated.
His "smiley faces" at the end of clinic reports were always appreciated.
Joseph Muscat
October 15, 2008
I just found out from my family doctor about Dr.Orsini's passing. I am saddened and in disbelief. I was fortunate to have Dr. Orsini repair both knees, one in 1995 and the other as recently as this past August. What a great man and what a capable surgeon and what a loss. Thank you Dr.Orsini and my heartfelt sympathies to your family.
Sharon Goss
October 15, 2008
My sincere sympathy to the Orsini family.
As an nurse at NYGH for 29 years I was given the priviledge to have known him for his 18 years at NYGH.
His sense of humor his warm smile and friendly chats in the halls and cafeteria will be greatly missed.
Yes, I as well was a victim of the famous halloween mask.
To the Orsini family. May the memories of a life you cherished fill all your days with love.
Sharon Goss
October 15, 2008
My sincere sympathy to the Orsini family.
As an nurse at NYGH for 29 years I was given the priviledge to have known him for his 18 years at NYGH.
His sense of humor his warm smile and friendly chats in the halls and cafeteria will be greatly missed.
Yes, I as well was a victim of the famous halloween mask.
To the Orsini family. May the memories of a life you cherished fill all your days with love.
Brenda Bowins
October 15, 2008
Dear Joanne & Family and the Loughead Family,
Thinking of you at this time and hope that you find strength through the support and love of your close friends and family.
Antoinette Sorbara
October 15, 2008
Dr. Orsini operated on my mother's knee a few years ago; she was very sad and cried when I told her of Dr. Orsini's death. Such a wonderful, compassionate and caring person and excellent doctor; he always put a smile on her face. Our condolences to all the Orsini family.
Monique Sigouin
October 15, 2008
I was very sad to hear about the passing of Dr. Orsini. He was such a lovely man, and a great Dr. My deepest sympathy to the family and Roger.
Karen Donaldson
October 15, 2008
On behalf of Sheila Donaldson and the Donaldson family I want to offer our deepest condolescences to the family. Mom thought so highly of you as a Orthopeadic Surgeon ("one of her boys") and as a family man!! You are in our thoughts and our prayers. Sincerely Karen Donaldson, RN.
Margaret Watt
October 14, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Debbie Hutton
October 14, 2008
Dr Osini operated on my mother a few years ago. We were so lucky to have someone of his talent up here in Parry Sound. I found him to be an excellent doctor, very helpful and kind. My condolences to the family.
paul arseneault
October 14, 2008
My condolences to the Orsini family.
Eighteen years ago my son was born with a club foot.Dr Orsini assured me he would make sure my son had a normal life . Today my son is playing ball in the U . S . A on a baseball scholarship.Dr Orsini not only touched my families lives but literally helped shape it .
We will always be greatful.
Val Pierce
October 14, 2008
My thoughts are with you all. Dr. Orsini sure will be missed at North York General Hospital. What a great loss to everyone.
Marlene Gardiner
October 14, 2008
My sincere sympathy to Mrs. Orsini and family. I was greatly saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Orsini. Three years ago I met him and was scheduled to have surgery on my knee. I had occasion to come back to his office for many follow up appointments over the past 3 years and as recently as this past August. He always had a smile, comforting words and sometimes funny things to say. I will miss him. His passing is a great loss for his family, his staff, his patients and the medical profession. My heartfelt sympathy to Roger and office staff.
Marieka Brown
October 14, 2008
My deepest condolences to the Orsini family. He will be greatly missed by all of us at NYGH-OR. He took the time to know everyone and even gave us all nicknames. I will forever miss his smile, his "down to earth" attitude, him dragging his feet in everyday with his backpack on his back and seeing him riding his bike across Leslie St. to and from his office and the hospital. He touched so many lives and I was fortunate enough to have been one of them. Thank you Emil!!!!!!
Janet Dr. Rak
October 14, 2008
Our condolences to the Orsini Family. As a collegue he was one of a kind. Never too busy to fit in another urgent referral or fracture from my office. As a friend, always there for you. He looked after my son in 2005 with a fractured leg from a squash game. They had an instant bond for the love of science and the game of squash. He was a tremendous role model for his patients and the medical community.
We will miss you,
Dr. Janet Rak and the Teich Family
Paul Cotterill
October 14, 2008
Dear Joanne,
Even though I haven't seen Emil in a few years I think of Emil every now and then, and can only imagine how you and your family feel at this time. Emil was a great guy that I always remember as being a great squash player, caring friend and all around nice guy. My 25 year med. school reunion is coming up next month and I can bet many of us will be sharing stories of Emil. I certainly feel a void now that Emil is gone but I am also reminded of the great times we shared. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Mike Vukmanovic
October 14, 2008
My deepest condolences to the Orsini family.
My fondest memory of the doc was when he would tell me that whenever he operates on me, he gains another gray hair. What I wouldn't give to see him with a full head of gray.
You will indeed be so sorrowfully missed.
Respectfully
Mike Vukmanovic
Shanna MacNelly
October 14, 2008
Dear Joanne and family,
My deepest sympathies to you on your loss of Emil - great husband, Dad and friend. May you take comfort in how much everyone cares and for the lovely way that Emil lived his life. Taken far too soon.
a gordon
October 14, 2008
my deepest condolences
from alleth gordon nygh ultrasound dept
Eric Saumur
October 14, 2008
Dear Joanne,
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Emil will be remembered for his smile and his sense of humour.
Love,
Eric, Michelle and Patrick
Janice Chisholm
October 14, 2008
I have come to know Dr. Orsini as a very passionate, loving, patient, kind, warm-hearted and caring person. As a surgeon he was one of the best I have seen. I was very fortunate to be a patient of his, and got the priviledge to work with such a great person and surgeon in the O.R. He was a very dear and wonderful man, I will surely miss him. I will always remember him by his Motto in the O.R., "Work Hard, Play Hard, Life Is Too Short". These words of his will live on within all of us. To his dear family and friends my dearest sympathy and prayers goes out to you all, especially his beautiful wife and children. Dr. Orsini Lives on in our Hearts Forever.
Lu-Ann England
October 14, 2008
Dear JoAnn, I am very sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.
Rachelle Salamon
October 14, 2008
Dr. Orsini was a very special, kind hearted, compassionate person who was family oriented. It was so nice of him to have my 97 year old father transferred to NYGH so that I could spend time during the day with him. I am an employee at NYGH. My deepest sympathy goes to the Orsini family.
Rachelle Salamon
NYGH - Patient Registration
Fergus Flattery
October 14, 2008
To Joanne Orsini & Family:
Sincerest sympathy to you all. Though I have lost contact with Emil over the years, I fondly remember his friendship, the days at the cottage, his tolerance of my abysmal golf, and his encouragment while running with him. He was a wonderful person and you will find strength in his love and spirit which will be with you wherever you go.
Bless you all.
Husni Fattayer
October 14, 2008
I saw Dr Orsini few times as a patient, and I could easily see how nice and simple he was. my deepest heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends.
Carol Akyea (N.Y.G.H.)
October 14, 2008
I will be praying for you all. Please accept my sincerest sympathy for your great loss. Dr. Orsini was indeed a great man. I wii always remember his generocity and kindness. May he R.I.P. Carol Akyea.
Simon Kay
October 14, 2008
Dr Orsini was a wonderful person and a gifted surgeon. He singlehandedly gave me my life back after my emergency back surgery at the age of 33. His care, compassion and infinite patience with me after my recovery were the reason that I always made sure everyone knew what an incredible gift to my life he was. He will be sadly missed by all, but for me he will forever live on in my memory as the man who saved my life.
Dr. Carol Redstone
October 13, 2008
Dr. Orsini was truly a magnificent human being and Physician. He was so kind to me when I began my Medical career. He will be missed by all. God Bless.
Caitie MacGorman
October 13, 2008
Dr. Orsini single-handedly saved my mom's life by discovering a deadly absyss right by her spine that no one else had discovered, even with numerous tests. He refused to give up, knowing there was something terribly wrong. Without him, I know she would not be here, and so I owe him everything, absolutely everything.
This is truly a tragic loss and my condolences go out to all affected.
arlene gardner
October 13, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
arlene gardner
October 13, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Jenny Kohler
October 13, 2008
Eighteen years spent working with
Emil in the OR at NYGH....what a great experience!! Who else could make you laugh and then frustrate you, but at the end of the day he had you laughing again. Fridays in the OR will not be the same. Our Orthopedic team is now missing one of its key members. Emil, you will be greatly missed. Hallowe'en will not be the same this year!!!.
Jen Law
October 13, 2008
My heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy go out to the Orsini family in this sad and trying time. Even though I only worked with Emil for a few short years @ NYGH I was shocked to hear of his loss. He was larger than life and always will be remembered fondly for his sense of humour and dedication to his patients and family. Everyone who knows him cant help but miss him. You are in my thoughts.
Dawn Daniel
October 13, 2008
To The Orsini family, my deepest , sincerest condolences. Words can't express the warmth, pleasure I had when Dr. Orsini came onto the unit (4 West). He truly brightened my day with his humour and smile. I will truly miss him. Dawn (Nurse 4 west)
Shana Starkman
October 13, 2008
I was very saddened to hear about the passing of Dr. Orsini. As a former patient, I send my sincere condolences to his family.
Banik Moore
October 13, 2008
My sincere sympathy
Yvonne Williams
October 13, 2008
With deepest sympathy
Roxanne Ramos
October 13, 2008
You are in my thoughts and prayers...
Shannon Millien
October 13, 2008
I will always remember Dr. Orsini for his sense of humor and serenity. It always seem that he loved life and had not a worry in the world. They say you can truly know a person through their eyes but I also think by your aura as well. He will be greatly missed and I hope that God gives his family strength in this time of grief. He is in a better place waiting for all of us.
Elizabeth Boyle
October 13, 2008
Dear Family:
I wish to express my sincere sympathy for the loss of a truly unique person. As a Nurse, I have known Emil Orsini since he started at North York General Hospital. I have witnessed how deeply he cared about his patients, and in return how greatly his patients loved him. I can remember him sitting with the nurses in the cafeteria, how he made us laugh, and made a difficult day just a little better. He will be forever loved, respected and missed.
Elizabeth Boyle RegN.
Randy Solomon
October 13, 2008
I was quite shocked to hear of Dr. Orsini's passing. I just found out on Sunday, coincidentally, one day after asking my wife if she would think about having him operate on her foot since he did such a great job on her other one a few years back. I personally was thinking about having knee surgery with him and remember meeting with him this past spring for a consultation. He seemed so laid back and relaxed during the appt., which made me feel the same way also. I thought it was exceptional for him to first go over the operation with me personally and then to make sure I knew just what was involved, I watched a video of the procedure. He really seemed to be a happy guy who enjoyed life which makes this that much more shocking.
Glen West
October 13, 2008
I remember Emil's huge smile and humour, he was a great guy. Thinking of him brings a smile to my face. We met at Michael Power H.S. and we both attended the University of Waterloo. While at Waterloo I would honk the horn of my car as I drove by the apartment he shared with Dave. Like clockwork I would see Emil’s big wave in the window; he’d never get up from his desk because he was too busy studying, but I’d could always count on this sign of his friendship! I’m truly sorry to hear of his passing. May God bless you now and always.
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