Dr. Francis X. Paletta Sr.

We had a wonderful celebration this past Sunday and a very moving Mass and burial on Monday. To all those patients who have sent their condolences, both my father and our entire family are most appreciative. He lived a wonderful life and truly enjoyed his patients and their families. Christian Paletta MD

My prayers and sympathy to the Paletta family and to all who are mourning this great man’s passing. I worked for Dr. Paletta for over five years a long time ago, and he was like a father to me. He often spoke so fondly of his children, and it was apparent how proud he was of all of them. He was extraordinary in every way and was admired, respected, honored and loved (and sometimes feared) by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. I ran into him at the Kirkwood SSM a few years ago,...

Dr. Paletta did reconstructive facial surgery on my dad around 1962. Growing up, my brothers and sisters heard my dad talk of Dr. Paletta and what a great man he was.

Even in the early days of plastic surgery, Dr. Paletta was a man of vision. His vision gave my dad the chance to live a full life. If you could put a value on the respect my father had for Dr. Paletta, he would be the richest man in the world.

God bless your family,

When I was 19 and involved in an auto accident, Dr Paletta performed my facial reconstruction [1957] I have never forgotten him for his kindness. At the time I lived in St.Louis. You all have my sympathy

My mother developed breast cancer at 34 years of age.It was in all of her limp nodes.Another surgeon did a massive radical surgery on her but Dr.Paletta did her plastic surgery.Of course the surgery back then was not like it is now with making the look really as it was before surgery but I remember my mom and family members who needed plastic surgery all went to Dr.Paletta way back when.Thank you and God Bless.

To all the Paletta clan from Sandy, Marcia, Andrew, Betsy & Charlie Albrecht. What a legacy Uncle Sammy has left. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. I always wanted to give Sammy the big pinch on his left cheek. Love you.

I worked for F.X. for several years and he made me feel part of his family. I shared his deep sorrow at the loss of his Trudy. I also saw his joy when he met and married Mary. He was so proud of his children and I enjoyed watching them grow up. Even though I moved to Chicago, I always tried to keep up with the Palettas as they were an important part of my life. Please accept my sympathy on the passing of someone who had a huge influence on my life.....as well as introducing me to my...

I JUST WANT TO SAY HOW SORRY I AM FOR YOUR LOSS. DR. PALETTA WAS MY SURGEON WHEN I WAS JUST THREE. THE PALETTA'S ARE ALL GREAT DOCTORS. HE WILL BE MISS AND REMEBERED BY ALL THAT HE HAS HELPED.