Luis M. Ramirez

RAMIREZ Luis M. Ramirez M.D., a 50-year Fairfield area resident, died peacefully in his home on Wednesday, November 15, 2006. He was 77. He is survived by his wife, Marie Sebesta Ramirez, of Stratford; his children, Maria Bradley and her husband, Neil, of Milford, Luis and his wife, Ronni, of Manhattan, N.Y., Joseph and his wife, Deborrah, of Cromwell, Ann Cicchiello and her husband, Gary, of East Lyme, Kathleen Kurek and her husband, John, of Goshen, N.Y., James and his wife, Jennifer, of Fairfield; and 12 grandchildren. He is also survived by a large, extended family in Mexico City, Mexico. His Great Uncle, Bishop Rafael Guizar y Valencia, was canonized a saint by Pope Benedict XVI on October 15, 2006, in Rome, Italy. Luis was a devoted parishioner of Our Lady of Assumption Church in Fairfield, CT. His charity and kindness was far-reaching. He dedicated his life through his medical expertise to helping people in need, the clergy and many families. His most fulfilling vocation was as a mentor, teacher and advisor to his patients, students, and colleagues. He retired in 2001, due to failing eyesight and during that time he volunteered as a clinical instructor for medical residents at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Luis was born on November 18, 1928, in Guadalajara, Mexico. Graduating from the National University of Mexico with a Doctor of Medicine in 1954, Luis came to the United States to complete his studies at Charles S. Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City, New York, where he was chief resident in medicine. He was a specialist in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology in the Bridgeport area for 44 years working at Park City Hospital and St. Vincent's Medical Center. As a clinical professor, he proudly taught interns, residents and medical students studying from New York Medical College at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Luis was honored to be a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. He proudly served as a member of the American Medical Association, the Fairfield County Medical Association, the Connecticut Endocrine Society and as a past president and member of the Greater Bridgeport Medical Association. He served as a member of the Connecticut State Medical Society, the American Diabetes Association and on the Board of Directors of St. Joseph's Manor. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 18, 2006 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Assumption Church in Fairfield, CT. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull. Friends may call Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Redgate-Hennessy Funeral Home, Main Street and Gorham Place, Trumbull. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Vincent's Medical Center, Swim Across the Sound, 2800 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06606.