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John B. Barsotti

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Bangs Funeral Home - Ithaca

209 W Green St.

Ithaca, New York

John Barsotti Obituary

Barsotti, John B.

MD, MBA

Itacha, NY: John B. Barsotti, MD, MBA, 68 of Ithaca, NY (formally Pittsford, NY) died at home on August 24, 2014 due to complications of progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) a neurodegenerative brain disease. John was born in San Francisco to the late Marco Paul and Edith Lorraine (Wellock) Barsotti. John was a neuro-radiologist at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. He taught continuing medical education courses for physicians and radiologic technologists. John is survived by his wife Donna Miller Barsotti of nine years, his stepdaughter Rebecca Green and her husband Paul Rauen and their children Teddy and Bay Rauen, and stepson Matthew Green and his wife Laura Baran. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the PSP Foundation at www.curepsp.org. The family invites you to John's home at 106 Eastwood Avenue in Ithaca on Friday, August 29, 2014 from 4-6pm. Bangs Funeral Home will be assisting the family.

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on Aug. 27, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for John Barsotti

16 Entries

Ryan Shaw

August 25, 2025

Hey John,

Im a bit late, sorry. Anyways, thanks for the upbringing, for the passion of travel, languages, culture, cooking, living fully, and everything else you gave me. Its great to see all the comments from those I knew and those I didn't. I'm passing many of your recipes, styles, and music in the kitchen to my sons here in Japan.

Love,

Ryan

Craig

March 31, 2023

I worked with Dr Barsotti when I moved back to Rochester in 1992 after 6 years in the Navy. I was a young MRI Tech that was under his direction and I'll always remember him. He was a good man to work for. Prayers and condolences to his friends and family.

Anne Paulson Debnar

July 29, 2018

I just stumbled upon this recently and am still saddened to learn that John is gone...so hard to believe, as he was so, so full of life...you always knew when John entered a room with that megawatt smile!
I spent a lot of time with him in the late sixties (!) when he was working in SF; he was fun, sweet, and absolutely fearless! Super friendly, ever curious, and always willing to help out...even strangers stranded by the roadside! He was a wonderful guy, and I'm eternally grateful that I knew him.

John Massara

December 22, 2014

I haven't seen John since his mother's funeral. He is my cousin on the Barsotti side. Sorry to hear of this news.

Bill Hurja

December 17, 2014

Dear Donna, I've been trying to reach John for the past few years and just now found out what happened. I knew John from the San Fran State years, first met him in 1970 and shared an office with him at the computer center. I'm very saddened right now. He last visited my wife and me about 12 years ago. I'll miss his humor and smile.

Claudine Shuey-Minasian

October 2, 2014

Dear John, when Paul Pedrotti called me I knew it wasn't going to be good news. Here I am at almost 10 p.m. sitting at the computer thinking of you and all the school days and later college days that we've known each other. I still find it hard to believe you are gone. There hasn't been a day gone by that I haven't thought of you since learning of your passing. I hope you are up in Heaven making people laugh, running around and having a grand time. I will never forget you and am sure I will write to you here again.

Leena Ketonen

September 8, 2014

Dear Donna,

I was saddened to hear that John has passed away; and wish to extend our sympathy.
John and I worked together at the University of Rochester when I first arrived in the US during the early 1990s. I remember his beaming smile and great humor; he seemed to have a zest for life that few of us do and he was willing to share it with others.
Many of the families from our dept. used to routinely get together, and my daughters have many happy memories from John's events. We will always remember his caring guidance in helping us become established here in the US.
Please accept our condolences.
Leena, Irene, Rose, and Emilia Ketonen

September 3, 2014

Dear Donna
John and I were friends since 1st grade.. staying in touch only on birthdays for the last 52 years.. but we never missed in all those years.. We never spoke other than those birthday calls, but it was always nice to know I had a friend. I'll miss John and have taken great comfort to know you were there with him right until the end and not that he was alone.. thank you for all you did.. and my eternal gratitude.. I have strong faith that we will all meet again in a kinder and simpler world.. my best to you.. and blessing to you for all you did. John's friend, Lynda Eggimann (Hartshorn)

Brian Moore

September 2, 2014

Rest in peace. Hopefully you have a MAC, a Lands End flannel shirt and a pair of Birkenstocks for your next journey.

Claudine Shuey Minasian

September 1, 2014

Dear Donna and family: I was heartbroken to hear of John's passing but know in my heart he wouldn't have wanted to live in a body that could do nothing yet have his mind. He was a great man, and breaks my heart that I'll never see his beautiful blue eyes, his beautiful smile and dimples and hear his laugh from way down in his belly - a real laugh like a baby's - not a phony one. We went from 7th grade through 12th together and part of college until he went away to medical school. We used to play tennis on weekends at San Francisco State and dated on and off until he went away. I will forever miss him. We talked through the years and knowing we can't talk again breaks my heart. With love and prayers - Claudine Shuey Minasian

Lynn and Mark Turnquist

August 30, 2014

We just saw the announcement in the Journal. We have been thinking of you as the block party approaches. So sorry to hear of John's passing. Hugs from here.

August 29, 2014

Dear Donna,
Greg and I are sorry for your loss. John will serve as a role model for courage during adversity and his memory will help us and others.
Kim and Greg Alexander

August 28, 2014

Dear Donna!

With John we have lost a loyal friend, a mentor, and a highly insightful physician. Some of my best days over the past twenty years I have spent with John at the University, and on the road all over. He have thought me a lot, and we have shared many ups and downs together. I miss his sparkling eyes, his warm sense of humor, and his highly intelligent, kind and warm personality.

May his memory be blessed forever,

Avi

August 28, 2014

We ae very sorry for your loss. We were good friends with John for many years and he helped us a lot when we were new to Rochester. We will never forget his generosity, his kindness and his help. We have missed him for the last several years. Last time we saw him was at the Rochester Canoe Club around 2006.

Very sorry that he is gone at this early age.

PL and Ann Westesson

August 27, 2014

May the peace of God that surpasses all understanding guard your hearts and comfort you during this most difficult time.

Bill Best

August 27, 2014

Donna,
I am very sorry for your loss, John was a very special person, just remember the good times.
with Love for both of you
Bill Best

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