DR. ROBERTO-SERRUYA-Obituary

DR. ROBERTO J. SERRUYA

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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March 4, 2018. Husband of Dr. Delia (nee Chudnovsky). Father of Dr. Mijail (Dr. Gail) Serruya and Dr. Gabriella Serruya (Dr. Joshua Green). Brother of Dr. Oscar (Liliana) Serruya. Grandfather of Sophie Rose, Samuel and Lyla Serruya, Benjamin, Daniel and Eliana Green. Relatives and friends are invited to funeral services Tuesday 1 PM at Goldsteins' Rosenberg's Raphael Sacks, 6410 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19126. Interment Montefiore Cemetery. Shiva will be observed at the late residence .

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I still miss him.

I was with Roberto for 34 years. We talked about a great many things including religion. I’m a Catholic and he was so well-versed in Catholicism I naturally believed that he too was a Catholic. At that time, I also believed that anyone who came from Argentina must be Catholic! I still remember the day when he told me he was Jewish. That was probably after 10 years! We had a great laugh and then I recited the shema for him and told him that I grew up in a Jewish neighborhood! I still miss him...

Dr Serruya treated me many years ago, he left an impression on me. And, he was definitely caring person. Very sad to hear of his passing

I am truly sorry I missed this announcement. Roberto and I worked together for 34 years. In 1984 he saved my life. From then until he retired he did his upmost to help me deal with the pain of recurrent depression. But after 34 years the lines of professionalism begin to blur and besides his being an excellent physician I simply enjoyed meeting with Roberto and speaking with him. We both had eclectic backgrounds so we often spent our time together talking about theology, philosophy and...

He saved my life and then give me life. A kinder more insightful person has never existed
Sam Switzenbaum

He was the most caring, compassionate doctor. I have known him for 33 years and he helped me become the person I am today. Without his guidance, I would be nothing.

Sad to learn about his passing. Lots of love and support to the family.

I am so sorry for your loss. I have known Dr. Serruya for over 30 years. He was the best doctor, and a truly caring empathic person. I am grateful for his guidance both personally and professionally.

A wonderful man who helped many when others could not.