Dr. Joseph Izzo

My deepest condolences on hearing of Joe´s passing. I worked with him as a neurosurgical nurse in the OR at Peninsula Hospital back in the 70´s. He was a great man, supurb surgeon, and he mentored my early career. I did not learn of his passing until now. I hope this little tribute gives Patricia and his family some measure of comfort. He was a treasure and those who knew and worked with him are grateful for his influence and will forever remember his fun personality. It´s an emptier...

Dear Pat, My wife just saw Joe's obituary on Legacy. Com. I am so sorry to learn that he suffered and was in pain for a long time. I attended both La Salle College and Hahnemann Medical School with Joe. He was always so outgoing and personable. You and Joe actually got married a week after us in August of 1965. Jackie and I last saw you and Joe at a Hahnemann reunion over 25 years ago. We would like to extend our sincere sympathy to you and your family. We will both keep Joe and you and...

Jacqui <3

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Jaqui and Joe,
I'm sorry for your loss.
Art Gates II

My friend, Joe Izzo, MD was so fully human -- a brilliant neurosurgeon and man of huge heart. He responded in the spirit of Isaiah -- "Here am I" -- to heal those he knew or never knew, even so-called "enemies." Joe's exquisite character and quick-give is described for all humankind to emulate in "The Saving of Oleg," when he was available night and day to help save the life of a Soviet citizen half-way around the world. Joe will live in me all my life.

My friend, Joseph Izzo, MD (1941-2018) was fully human -- a brilliant neurosurgeon and man of huge heart. He responded in the spirit of Isaiah -- "Here am I" -- to heal those he knew or never knew, even so-called "enemies." Joe's exquisite character and quick-give is described for all humankind to emulate in "The Saving of Oleg" -- https://traubman.igc.org/oleg.htm

Joe was a real gentleman. I first met him by chance by walking into a jury trial and listening to testimony. I was struck by how he used his testimony to teach the jury about the injury and the effects it had on the injured person's life.

I went up to him after his testimony and asked him if he'd be an expert for me in a case where my client got hit by a careless forklift driver who was carrying a load over a sidewalk. I did not have a lot of money at the time. He reduced his fees...