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James Giliberto Obituary
Wilmington - James Joseph Giliberto, Sr., age 94, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away at home on Tuesday June 11, 2019.
Dr. Giliberto graduated from South Philadelphia High School and attended the University of Pennsylvania. In 1947, he graduated from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathy. For over forty years, he was a physician/surgeon who proudly and respectfully served the community.
In his spare time and post retirement, Dr. Giliberto's favorite place to spend time was Ocean City, New Jersey. Any time with his family was cherished.
He was a member of the Fellow-American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, Elks, AOA, Oral and Practical Examiner for American Osteopathic Board of Surgery and UNITAL.
His wife, Dorothy E. Bolognese Giliberto, predeceased him. He is survived by his daughter, Pamela G. Mehalick (Gerald) of Springfield, PA; son, James J. Giliberto, Jr. (Gaylynne) of Washington, MI; daughter, Lisa A. Mathena (Donna) of Milton, DE; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren with another on the way.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday June 15, 2019 at the Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE where friends and family may visit one hour prior. Following the service, entombment will be held at Saints Peter & Paul Cemetery in Springfield, PA.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, 4170 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131 or Delaware Hospice, 16 Polly Drummond Center, Second Floor, Newark, DE 19711.
For online condolences, please visit www.chandlerfuneralhome.com.
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peter ajluni
June 27, 2019
I have met Dr Giliberto and know that he was a fine osteopathic surgeon. I know his son Jaime who is also a fine surgeon. The apple does not fall too far from the tree. God bless the Giliberto family and keep them together during this difficult time
Peter Ajluni DO Pres AOA 2007-8
Janyce Colmery
June 16, 2019
My name is Janyce GIll Colmery, your father saved my life. The summer (mid 1960's) between 2nd and 3rd grade I was rushed to the old Riverside Hospital with severe abdominal pain, suspected appendicitis. It was discovered to be a "dermoid cyst" on my ovary ... yes at my young age, and it was rupturing. Dr. Giliberto was the surgeon available and I thank God to this day. My heart stopped in the OR and I was turning septic. SO when I say he saved my little life ... he literally did. He also worked with my mom to pay his bill, as she was a widowed mother of 2. I have enjoyed a happy, healthy life thanks to your father, and entered the medical field as a Respiratory Therapist. I had the chance to thank him back in 1987 or 1988. I was working at Delaware Cadillac when he came into the service area. I introduced myself and he remembered my case because it was so rare and I was so sick. I thanked God for the chance to thank him. I only wish I had seen this before tonight. I would have liked to pay my respects and gratitude to your family. Your father was my hero.
Warren Minix
June 13, 2019
Lisa,
My heartfelt sympathies to you and your entire family on your loss.
May all the fond memories that you hold of your parents, console you through these trying times.
A.B
June 13, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with your family as you mourn. May God provide comfort and ease your sorrow through the power of prayer. Isaiah 57:18
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