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Glenn Sandberg Obituary
11/16/2021
SANDBERG, Dr. Glenn "Bud" W., Jr. – 76, longtime resident of Scituate, MA passed away on the afternoon of November 13, 2021 after a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Mrs. Rita (McCarthy) Sandberg, with whom he shared more than 41 years of marriage.
Bud was born in Davenport, Iowa, he was the son of the late Glenn W. and Linnea (Anderson) Sandberg. He grew up in Denver, CO and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1962 and went on to attend Columbia University class of 1966. Bud earned his medical degree at Harvard Medical School in 1970. He did his surgical residency at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital and served in the US Public Health Service. He spent two years as a cardiac surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic before becoming the chairman of The Department of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery at Bridgeport Hospital. Bud retired in 1999 and went on to enjoy being with his family, skiing and sailing.
He was the devoted father of Erik Sandberg and his partner Jess Sand of Oakland, CA, Karl Sandberg and his wife Kimberly of Morrison, CO and Paul Sandberg of Scituate, MA.
Cherished "Sandy" to grandchildren Julia and Patrick Sandberg.
Loving brother of Marcia Ward of San Antonio, TX. He is also survived by his nieces Sarah Holtz and Barbara Ward.
Visitation will take place on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 from 4-8 p.m. at Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home, 382 First Parish Road, Scituate, MA. Funeral Mass Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary of the Nativity Church, 1 Kent Street, Scituate, MA. Interment to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. Words of comfort can be left at www.richardsongaffeyfuneralhome.com
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Russ Fetcho
January 2, 2025
Dr.Sandberg gave me 10 yrs on my Mom's life,She made him a Fruitcake, GODSPEED!
Gary Cook
November 9, 2023
Dear Rita and family,
Our prayers are with you.
Gary and Cynthia Cook
jackie
December 12, 2021
I was feeling nostalgic with the recent loss of Michael Nesmith, when a friend ( now both retired RNs' ) shared the loss of Dr. Sandberg with me today. My best memories were when he allowed us to chose the " closing music" - I like to think that he appreciated ZZ Top, Dire Straits, & Michael Jackson in the early 80's in Room 2 after a good day. He chose the classics for the main part of the procedure, but then revealed his " let down your hair side " on most afternoons. Always the consummate professional, I am feeling the loss today. Great memories of a great team - Sal, Chuck, Harvey, Danny, Iris, Berrit, Lisa, & Herman. Enjoy your glog this Christmas in Heaven doc
Linda Mehl Bornstein
November 19, 2021
Dear Rita and family
I was saddened to hear the news of Bud's passing .I hope the comfort of family and friends help you through as well as sweet memories of the life you shared.May he stand in the light.
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Jean and Bob Dase
November 17, 2021
Dear Rita and Boys,
We so deeply saddened to hear of Bud´s passing. He truly embodied the finest qualities of the medical profession and did so much to relieve so many of the suffering of cardiovascular disease. He was also a great family man and could truly enjoy himself with family and friends. We have so many wonderful memories of skiing at Okemo or sailing in Newport. He and Rita will be forever remember as always being the best dance couple at any event. May Bud Rest In Peace and the perpetual light shine upon.
Love Jean and Bob
Les Kutcher
November 16, 2021
Dear Rita and Boys,
I was so saddened to learn of Bud's passing. He was truly a brilliant, gifted, and caring physician and surgeon. He personified the very best that medicine can offer. He made all of us who had the privilege to work along side him, try harder, care more, and be better. We will not soon see his kind again. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Godspeed.
Gary and Cynthia Cook
November 16, 2021
Dear Rita and family
We are so sad to hear of the passing of a truly gifted cardiac surgeon, mentor , father ,and friend. Generous
and compassionate to a fault, he always put the care of his patients, and others first , and drove us all to strive for perfection every day. His talent and skill in the O.R. was unmatched, and his generosity to our family will never be forgotten.
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Gary and Cynthia Cook and Family.
Harvey & Laurie Ellis
November 15, 2021
Harvey & Laurie Ellis
November 15, 2021
1980, Bud took a chance on a (Canadian) Perfusionist, at the Cleveland Clinic, to start the Heart Program at Bridgeport Hospital. We worked together for 20 years.
Bud was my Best Man at mine & Laurie's Wedding.
He ended his toast with his favorite saying: ..."Hot Damn!"
I'm flooded with so many wonderful memories!
Bud was an excellent surgeon and a wonderful friend.
Laurie and I are sending our love and our deepest sympathies to Rita and the family.
Mitch Driesman
November 15, 2021
To Rita and the Family
I am really so sad. It was just this morning that we mentioned Bud at our Group meeting, which now has 20 cardiologists. We commented that our Group owes a tremendous debt to him. We hitched our wagon to Bud because he represented "the very best". He was the best cardiac surgeon in the state and probably the best cardiologist. He truly was a"brilliant cardiac surgeon" and we wanted to be as good and he and Chuck. And I still follow so many of his patients- we say a Sandberg graft never fails- always patent. His patients still talk of him with such adoration
And a good friend. I have such fond memories of sharing our ski condo, our kids growing up with Karl and Paul and occasional visits from Eric.
We know he has not been well but we are still so very sorry.
Mitch and Shelley Driesman and Family
The Staff of Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home
November 15, 2021
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