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Peter OROBELLO Obituary
of Tierra Verde, passed away August 1, 2015 after suffering a heart attack during his weekly (25-mile) Saturday morning run. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio and moved to St. Petersburg in 1989, to spearhead the Pediatric Otolaryngology Department at All Children's Hospital/Johns Hopkins Medicine. Dr. Orobello dedicated his life to his family and his patients and was respected by everyone who knew him. He will be loved and remembered forever by his wife of 31 years, Jill Orobello; his children, Katy Orobello, Ryan Orobello Karempelis (Peter), Nicklas Orobello, Tayler Orobello, and Morgan Orobello; and his beloved grandson Peter Liam Karempelis. He was predeceased by his son, Peter John Orobello, and his parents, Peter and Mary Orobello. Peter and Jill married in 1984, while he was completing his residency at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. They then moved to Baltimore, Maryland where he completed his fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Their first son, Peter John, was born in March of 1986 and was diagnosed at 12 weeks with an x-linked auto immune disorder and Type 1 diabetes. Young Peter passed away in November of 2000 at age 14. Dr. Orobello was incredibly proud of his wife and children. With a raised eyebrow and a huge smile, he enjoyed talking about their accomplishments. Katy is a bar certified attorney in Florida and New York and is currently working on an additional degree in London. Ryan and her husband, Peter Karempelis, live in Minneapolis where Peter is doing his residency in ENT. They just had a son, Peter Liam, born earlier this summer. Nicklas is a third-year medical student at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Tayler is completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Florida. Morgan is at the University of Georgia where she is pre-med and a goalie on the women's soccer team. Dr. Orobello, was a Pediatric Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon) with Pediatric Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialists in St. Petersburg. He was in private practice in the area for more than 25 years. Over the years, he has helped thousands of kids. Dr. Orobello served as the Chairman of the Department of Otolaryngology, All Children's Hospital/Johns Hopkins Medicine. He was also a Clinical Professor of Otolaryngology and Pediatrics at the University of South Florida College of Medicine. One of Dr. Orobello's specialty areas included cochlear implantation. Over the years, he gave the gift of hearing to hundreds of patients. As one parent shared, "My son heard his first bird chirping because of Dr. Orobello. I will never forget that day." His kindness and generosity went beyond the confines of the practice. He served on the Board of Directors of the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation as well as K-Life Ministries. Services will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, August 7 at First United Methodist Church, 212 3rd Street North in St. Petersburg. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Peter W. Orobello, M.D. Scholarship Fund (benefitting the University of Florida College of Medicine), P.O. Box 76479, St. Petersburg, FL 33734. Online memorial and guestbook at www.brettfuneralhome.net
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Memories and Condolences
for Peter OROBELLO
RATNA DHINGRA
July 30, 2025
Even today I think of Peter-how amazing he was and how young he was when he passed away.
Barbara Capobianco
July 30, 2025
I think of him often, and how great he was with my kids. I will never forget when he met us at all childrens in a tux, He was dedicated and not to many caring doctors like him. My husband knew him and his wife, he serviced there cars
RATNA DHINGRA
July 30, 2024
I still think of Peter very often.
He was an amazing physician but truly a patient advocate and such an excellent human being.
Barbara Capobianco
July 30, 2023
I think about him often, He was a amazing doctor and person. May his sould rest in peace
Ratna Dhingra
July 30, 2023
I often think of how wonderful a doctor and friend he was.
Was taken way too early.
I hope the family is doing well.
I think of them many times.
Ratna Dhingra
RATNA L DHINGRA
July 30, 2022
I often remember Peter.
He was a brilliant empathetic doctor and a great friend.
I hope his family is doing well.
Barbara Capobianco
July 30, 2020
Dr. Orobello is remembered, he was amazing with my son David. We moved out of St Petersburg in 1997. I moved back to Florida for a short time, and was shocked to hear about his passing! It was strange, I live in Dallas now, and was driving yesterday, and the memories of DrOrobello came back, I was even more surprised to see this come up today
God bless Jill and the family
Cynthia Moore
August 30, 2015
I just saw that he had passed. He was a wonderful boss and caring Dr. His love for his family beamed bright in the office. He was so proud of his children and his wife Jill. He will be missed greatly. I will always remember him saying " let's get our ducks in a row " before we began any projects. My prayers to Jill and family.
August 19, 2015
I just saw this and even through I didn't know him... What a sweet Doctor and I wish we had had him when my kids where growing up...what a terrible loss. Prayers to the family and friends and colleagues. Terrible lose.
Mel Bibb
August 17, 2015
Dr. O. And family. What a terrible sadness in the sudden loss of a great Dr. He did ear tubes on 2of my girls and a repair on one of my daughter's noses. This was the most sweetest dr's, very compassionate about all his patients, I always felt comfortable and in goods hands.I was at dinner last nite an my daughter an another little girl were at the same table talking about ear surgery and I mentioned Dr.o and the girls mother took me aside to inform me of this awful loss while he was on his morning jog.my heart goes out to the family, staff, and all who are effected.my god brings peace to the family. Until we see you again. Kiss all those who have gone before us and are in paradise
Kelly Helenihi
August 15, 2015
What a terrible loss for the family & the community of Tampa Bay. My son Robert Helenihi is a bone marrow transplant survivor and spent many visits at All Children's Hospital.We may have very well run into Dr. Orobello during some of these "hospital years". Please find peace in the fact that this accomplished man helped so many people in his too short time on Earth & that he passed away not in a hospital, but in the beautiful Florida outdoors doing what he loved & what gave him peace.
Tina Merola
August 12, 2015
Dr. O, I got to work with you occasionally when the heart rooms were slow. And, boy didn't you give me a hard time about being a heart nurse. Of course all in good fun. It was a pleasure to know you. I'm sure you will be missed by many, including me.
Paula, Rob, Lily & Avalee Eversole
August 11, 2015
Saddened by the loss of a wonderful doctor. He will be missed..
August 10, 2015
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Rick, Margie & Nikki. ~Francz family
August 10, 2015
We are so very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Kenny, Brooke and Riley Narum
Cindy Chenault
August 9, 2015
My deepest condolences to the Orobello family, as well as his office staff. I was absolutely flabbergasted to hear of the sudden passing of Dr. Orobello. I worked for he and his practice in 1999 as his surgery scheduler. He was such a wonderful man and surgeon. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
August 7, 2015
The Dr, O, as my son , would call him when he was younger, ( now 27) was a GREAT , GREAT , person, he eased my fears when my son had to Have tubes placed in his ears.. That was scary for a young mom, and he smiled and gave me a hug and said he'll take care of him... And he called me at home him self too make sure we were ok... A
I'm sad but God picked a perfect rose... :) will miss Dr. O .. May God bless the family.... Felicia, and Freddie jones
August 7, 2015
Jill, Marty and I have been shocked and so saddened to learn about Peter. We have such great memories of our families doing so much together when the children were small. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and everyone in the family. Bob and Marty Austin
D Shannon
August 7, 2015
My prayers for the family of Dr Orabello who have lost such a remarkable man. He had treated my son for over twenty five years. What a gifted and wonderful doctor! His care for the comfort of my son was remarkable and his gifted hands are the reason he can hear today! My heart is filled with grief that other children will not know his tender care.
Barbara Jacobs
August 7, 2015
With great sadness that I heard of Dr. Orobello's passing. I worked at all Children's Hospital but never met him but heard wonderful stories about his great work with the children.
H Smith
August 7, 2015
Dr.Orebello recognized the signs of chiari malformation in my son and got us set up with the right doctors! For that my son is pain free! We are so thankful our family send prayers to the Orobello family.
Burch Family
August 6, 2015
The Burch family offfers it's sincere condolences. Our daughter Shirley has been a patient since 3 months old and she is now 6. We will miss his kindness and wonderful bedside manner. One of a kind.
Barbara Capobianco
August 6, 2015
I was shocked when I read this!Heaven is getting a angel!He meant the world to us, He took care of my kids, and my husband kept his BMW running. R.I.P. doc!
Laurie Sheffield
August 6, 2015
Dr. Orobello was a wonderful kind physician. He cared for my daughter in 1993 and then her son in 2014. Condolences to the family.
Ratna Dhingra
August 6, 2015
I am devastated about this--I cannot believe this.Not only was he a great physician he was so kind and a very good friend to me.
My heart goes out to the entire family.
You are so fortunate, as many of us were, to have had him in your lives.
Judy Petrizzi
August 6, 2015
So sorry to hear. He took care of both my kids. Prayers for the Family
JKP Hawkins
August 5, 2015
My sincerest condolences to the Orobello Family. May the God of all comfort (Psalms 83:18) help you during these difficult times.
The Holley Family
August 5, 2015
Our sympathies go out to Dr. Orobello's family, friends and loved ones. He gave our family a gift, the health and hearing of our youngest member. He touched our family, and we are so grateful for having him in our lives, even for a brief time.
August 5, 2015
Jill, We are so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during such a difficult time.
Lynn and John Weil
Krstina Hodel
August 5, 2015
So heartbroken to hear of the loss of a wonderful ,and gifted man!!! I will never forget what you have done for my son and many other children. Love ,strength and prayers to the Orabello family. An devastating loss of a very special and gifted man.
Marissa Lane
August 5, 2015
I'm sorry for your loss.
Your family will be in my prayers.
Mick and Inga Callahan
August 5, 2015
We were truly saddened to hear of Peter untimely death. We fondly remember the many parents'activities with Nick,Toms and Stephen, the local boys from Tampa Bay who went to Davidson College and played football there. We wish your wonderful family the best in the future.
edie dixon
August 5, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. Dr. O as my daughter called him was a sweet man. He made my daughter feel so comfortable and trusted him. A great surgeon. He will be missed.
Santiago Hyos
August 5, 2015
You call me" MY CHAMPION "every time I called you but the Truth is that you were always " MY CHAMPION', in the name of many thousands of our patients ,that we owe you so much, THANKS and say hello to GOD.
Santiago M. Hoyos ,MD and Family & Staff
Maura Pierson
August 5, 2015
May God bring peace to all family and friends who miss this incredible man, husband, father and doctor. In the days ahead may everyone keep the happiest of memories close to their hearts.
David Tunkel
August 5, 2015
Peter Orobello was my mentor, colleague, and friend. I valued his advice and friendship throughout our shared careers as pediatric otolaryngologists. My thoughts and prayers and those of my family are with his family and colleagues at this sad time. I will miss him tremendously.
Dawn Eisert
August 5, 2015
So sorry for your loss, I use to work for Dr. Orobello many years ago and found him to be a caring and good doctor. My heart goes out to all his family and friends.
Sandy Sandmeyer
August 5, 2015
I was heartbroken to hear of Dr. Orobello's untimely passing. He was wonderful with my son and I was most appreciative. My thoughts and prayers go with the Orobello family. My you know of God's comforting love and that He holds you in the palm of His hand.
Kathleen Shea-Gray
August 5, 2015
So sorry to loose a fabulous local ENT ! He did many great things for his patients and friends , he will be sorely missed , Kathy
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