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Dr. Roger Joseph Malebranche

Scotia, New York

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Dr. Roger Joseph Malebranche, 87, of Galway, New York, the former Chief of Surgery at St. Clare's Hospital, transitioned at home on January 17th, 2020. He was a beloved physician, humanitarian and educator who performed countless surgeries and saved thousands of lives while practicing in...

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Great guy and family friend of the Grady’s. My father and Roger like to wheel and deal with cameras.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Always & forever Daddy's girl

I love and miss you Dad. I'll miss our talks and laughs. Thank you for being the best father and grandfather. xoxo

To the Malebranche Family,
I know you have been overwhelmed by stories But I must share. In 1980 I was a 16 year old teenager. I started to not feel so good But kept it to myself. My Mom, Sister and I had lost my Father suddenly 4 years earlier and I had the weight of the world on my shoulders ( so I thought!) I was finally admitted to the hospital and had surgery. I almost did not make it that night But Dr. Malebranche was there. I woke up terrified and in so much pain. I spent the next...

Dear Donna, David & Michelle, Frank & I will never forget Roger. n All of you were such a large part of our families for so many "growing up" years. We were honored to have known all of your. roger was a wonderful caring man, a truly skilled surgeon who made his patients feel like part of his family. His sense of fun & humor will be be with us forever. Frank has always thought of him as a brother--they shared so much in common on so many levels. Working at St. Clare's with him was a...

Dr Malebranche admitted me after an accident on his first day working at St Clares. He was a very kind man and skillful surgeon. I was always in awe, as a teen, of his office clocks. Peace to all the family.

Dear David, Michelle, and Aunt Donna,

We really wanted to be with you during this difficult time, but unfortunately, my mother is not doing well. We will all miss Uncle Roger immensely, and our prayers are with you.

Love,
Patrick