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for Donald Minervini
Zev Beitchman
November 4, 2008
Dr Minervini was the reason I was able to do PD Dialysis. He pushed me like a father or uncle and said that I could do it. He did my beginning procedures.I had a kidney transplant on 9/14/08 and I am off dialysis but I will never forget Dr Minervini for his skills, his support, and what a sharp dresser he was. It was a pleasure and an honor to of known him .
Rosa McKinney RN, B.S.
June 17, 2008
Dr. Minervini you were a talented, well respected and kind hearted physician. You will be greatly missed by all, and a loss to the medical community at large. May God Bless You and May You Rest In Peace.....
Rosemarie Tommaso
June 15, 2008
Dr. Minervini was a great doctor, and wonderful to work with at Sr Francis, I was sorry to hear of your lose. He will be surely missed.
daisy lee myers, RN
June 9, 2008
he was a doctor's doctor. rest in peace.
daisy lee myers, RN
June 9, 2008
he was a doctor's doctor. rest in peace.
Fernando Torres
June 6, 2008
Dr Minervini was a great person. I was his patient, I am very sad to know that he is not longer with us.
Dr Minervini will be always in the heart of my family.
I know for sure that his family will be very proud of him
Carole Cotton
June 1, 2008
Sharon and Sons, I have lost a hero in my life and our family has lost a legend in his time. Uncle Don was a man amongst men, he was always there for all of us in his family. I think of him now and hope he and Dad are together and know how much they are missed and loved. Carole
Todd Florin
May 28, 2008
I was away in San Francisco when I heard of Don's passing. It seemed that nearly every day, I would wait for my next case in the doctor's lounge with Don. I spoke to him nearly every week day for the past several years. He was the nicest warmest individual and I will miss him greatly.
Susan McGillicuddy
May 27, 2008
Dear Sharon,
I just learned from Sr. Vicki that Donald had died. I send you my deeest sympathy and condolences. I was a chaplain at St. Francis Hospital. Donald was dedicated to his patients. If you neeed a good laugh you could depend on him. Be assured of my prayers, especially during this time of grieving. I am now at St. Anthony's Hospital in St. Petersburg. God blss you and keep you in his loving care. Sr. Susan McGillicuddy
mary cochrane
May 24, 2008
I too, am deeply saddened by the loss of Dr. Minervini. What a wonderful person and gentleman he was. I have know him since I was a new graduate,back in the days of St Francis Hospital . He was always so kind to his patients. He will be missed.Sincerely, Mary Cochrane
Karen Simmons
May 23, 2008
Sharon,
My prayers and thoughts are with you. Don was an excellent physician, human being, friend and college. Don and I spoke recently regarding a patient. He was one of a kind!! My parents send their regards and love also. I am sorry I could not be with you that day, but Don would understand, I had a case.
Victor and Harriet Dembrow
May 22, 2008
We were saddened to hear about your loss, and the loss to the medical profession and to the community. We will remember Don with the beautiful smile, warm heart and caring personality. Our paths crossed with him only days prior to the news of his passing...and as usual he was so interested in us and our lives. Our thoughts are with you, and all of Don's loved ones.
Enrique Taboada
May 21, 2008
DR. We’ll miss you this year on the praires of Kansas, I hope there is a hunting heaven for you as well as for us in the near future, our hearts are broken and the sound of the quails flying will never be the same.
Your tall figure will be present in every day we spend afield.
May the lord give peace to your familly, strength and the faith that is necessary to mitigate the pain of you early departure.
God bless you.
Elena DYER
May 20, 2008
Dear Sharon, Peter and Steven,
It has been a long time since I last saw you, but always remember the good times we had together living next door to you guys. I am terribly sadden by the news about Dr. Minervini and have prayed for you to find the strength to help you cope with this loss. I know what you are going through, Bobby died in December of 2006 and not a day goes by that I don't think of him. May God Bless and give you comfort in the days to come.
Gina Nonhomme
May 19, 2008
I am heart broken to know that Dr. Minervini is not with us any longer. It was much too soon. Dr. Minervini was a great/brillant doctor who made you feel comfortable despite of your fears. He answered my questions and at the same time educated me on certain aspect of the anatomy in question. He was full of life, joyous, very patient and he really cared about his patients. I am glad that I met him and that he was apart of my care at Mount Sinai. Thanks to Dr. Minervini my surgery was successful and I'm healthier than before. I will never forget him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. We lost a great man, an awesome surgeon.
Susan Efrom-Weinstein
May 18, 2008
I remember Don Taking us out to the shooting range when we were 18 years old and taught me how to shoot a gun for the first time. I remember Don taking us boating on several Sundays. I remember Don getting ready for long weekends to take his Brittany Spaniels hunting for quail. I remember delicious homemade italian dinners (linguini with white clam sauce) that Sharon cooked frequently. My memories of Donald Minervini are of a man who was energetic, fun, loving to Steven and Peter and always hugging and laughing with Sharon. I am sorry for your loss and his ear to ear smile will be missed.
Jacqueline (Jackie) Jones
May 17, 2008
To The Minervini Family,
My prayers are with you all during your loss of Dr. Minervini ,he was a wonderful person, and I feel blessed that I had the pleasure to know,and work with him at Mount Sinai for 18 years. God Bless!!!
Margaret Wortmann
May 17, 2008
To Dr. Minervini's family,
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Minervini. I have known him since the St. Francis Hospital days. He was always very professional, well liked by the nurses, and wonderful with his patients. We nurses will miss him terribly.
Carol Lang
May 17, 2008
Dear Sharon & family,
There's a saying that goes, "If you want to know who the good doctors are, ask the nurses who THEY go to." So many of Dr. Minervini's patients were nurses. He was truly "one of the good guys" as physicians go.
I will never forget last St. Patrick's Day when we all pulled off a surprise birthday party for Bill Yahr. Don & Sharon were the ones who managed to get Bill to the restaurant without having a clue! What a wonderful evening that was.
I initally started working with Dr. Minervini in the ICU at the former St. Francis Hospital. We were both young professionals. From the first day we "bonded". I was the ICU nurse & he was the new surgeon. So many years & so many memories.
Kindly accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of one of the finest physicians I ever worked with. He was a true gentleman & will be greatly missed.
Drs. Jane and David Cohen
May 17, 2008
David and I had the pleasure of working with Don for 13 years. Besides his obvious professional demeanor and skill, it was always nice to see him and he always had a kind word and a concern about us. He was one of a kind and Mount Sinai will never be the same without him. We will miss seeing him on a daily basis greatly!
J Arturo Fridman MD
May 17, 2008
From 1974 to 1978 I was a Surgical Resident at MMSC. I had the joy and privilege of working under Don Minervini's guidance.
We lost a great surgeon a teacher and a great human being
J Arturo Fridman MD
Medical Director
Baptist Health South Florida
HOWARD "MOUSE" GROSS
May 17, 2008
a week ago sharon got into their car, and i immediately got into the drivers side to have a great laugh with don when he saw me sitting in his drivers seat. i looked out the drivers window, and their was don laughing at me, as he was holding their car keys in his hand.
a fabulous Dr. a fabulous husband. a fabulous father. a fabulous grandfather. a fabulous human.
GOD BLESS.
Roni Garron
May 17, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the Minervini family for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Sincerely, Roni Lipton Garron (Scott's mom)
Lynda Fromkin
May 17, 2008
To Sharon and Family: So many years have passed since our days at Mt. Sinai. Dr. Minervini was a kind, gentle, caring physician and surgeon. Never a cross word with the nursing staff; only supportive efforts. Sharon, I remember our brief time that we worked together; with fondness. Wishing you peace on his passing. Marshall Berkson sends his best to you, as well.
Vernon & Elaine Newland
May 17, 2008
Dear Sharon and Family.We have no doubt Don is in heaven.We know he was a comforting, kind, respectful, and loving Doctor; for he performed with God's given talent on so many people restoring them to health.
To know what kind of a father he was, we only have to look at our son-in-law, our son, Peter, to know he was the greatest. We couldn't have a better one than Peter. We feel blessed for all the love Don bestowed on our daughter Alesia.
One only had to see you and Don together to know that he loved you deeply Sharon with all his heart.
May Don rest in God's Eternal Peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Vernon & Elaine Newland
Gary, Julie, Garrett, Ronny and Dara
May 17, 2008
So many people have lost a hero. He was definitely ours. Our family will never be the same. We miss him dearly. Sharon, all our love to you and the boys.
Gail Beiley
May 17, 2008
As a RN at MSMC since the 70's, I have know Dr. Minervini for years and had the utmost respect for him. I just ran into him the other day in the hallways and he was smiling as always. My heartfelt sympathy go out to the family.
peter hirschl
May 16, 2008
i'm sorry for your loss.
CHUCK AND SHEILA HAAS
May 16, 2008
DEAR SHARON AND FAMILY, SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS
Kip, and Barbara Amazon
May 16, 2008
Dear Sharon;
We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Kip worked many years in Mt. Sinai, St, Francis, and The Heart, and had great respect for Don. He will be missed.
Dana D'Arcy, CRNA
May 16, 2008
Dear Minervini Family, I am so sorry to hear about Dr. Minervini's passing. I worked with Dr. Minervini since 1998 and he was always a pleasure to be around. He treated his patients with respect and also the staff at Mount Sinai. I enjoyed listening to his stories, he was a wealth of information. Just the other day he showed us pictures of his puppies like a proud father. He was a likeable person! Also, Mrs. Minervini...thanks so much for sharing cookies with the staff at MSMC every holiday season. Again, I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Sandra Steenrod
May 16, 2008
Dear Mrs. Minervini: I was so sorry to read about Dr. Minervini's passing. It was almost exactly one year ago that Dr. Minervini performed an emergency surgery that saved my life at Mount Sinai. His dedicated care ensured a speedy recovery devoid of complications, for which I am so very grateful. May God bless you and your family.
Linda Combs
May 16, 2008
Dear Sharon and family,
I worked with Dr.Minervini going back to St. Francis days and saw him almost every morning at Mt. Sinai. He truly was a wonderful man and caring, dedicated physician. He will be deeply missed by everyone that knew him and had the privilege of working with him. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.
Bruce Weissman
May 16, 2008
Dear Sharon and Family,
Don and I have worked in the same hospitals for over thirty years. He was always a gentleman and ready to help out when needed. Not many physicians today are like that. He was one of the best and I will miss seeing him in the doctors lounge almost daily.
I feel a personal and deep loss.
Bruce Weissman
Debra Minervini
May 16, 2008
Some people have a presence that is so significant that any time spent with them is treasured. Donald will long remain in the hearts and on the minds of all who had the privilege of knowing him. A mighty oak has fallen and the landscape of the family is forever changed. Our deepest sympathy to Sharon and family...Debra, Dara and Ron Minervini...Lydia & Jeff Goldblatt
Rikki Goodman
May 16, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
roy/marsha rubin
May 16, 2008
Dear Sharon and Family,
We are truly shocked to learn of Don's passing. Roy only recently saw Don at the hospital when he was sick. Don was kind enough to drop in and see him.Our prayers are with you, and your family.Roy's friendship with Donald go back to his high school days when Roy was his teacher.Roy will truly miss him.
Warren Smith
May 16, 2008
Please accept my sincere condolences for the passing of Donald.We have never meet but Donald and his parents lived on the same 5th floor apartment building as i and my parents in the Bronx.I knew Donald and his parents for many years growing up.Donald used to come and watch me play ball in the school yard of PS 105.His dad used to bring Donald to the school yard and teach him to pitch almost every Saturday(baseball)Donald was a excellent natural pitcher plus a very repectable fine boy.I have fond memories of him.Sincerely,Warren Smith
William Kilborn
May 16, 2008
With deepest sympathy for the Minervini family
Lynn Franceschini
May 16, 2008
I have heard that life should not be measured by the number of breaths that you take, but by the number of moments that take your breath away...
To the family of Dr. Minervini, my most sincere and heartfelt condolences. He was the kindest and most gentle of men, and I will remember him as a man that not only loved and enjoyed life, but gave the gift of life to so many others.
Jason and Lauren Radick
May 15, 2008
Dear Sharon and family,
Your loss is shared by all that knew and loved Donald. He was a true gentleman, an outstanding surgeon, and a wonderful friend. His untimely and unexpected death reminds us, as his last selfless act, that life is precious and we should live each day to its fullest. Lauren and I send our prayers and condolences to you and your family. Warmly,
Donna Minervini Galvez
May 15, 2008
To the greatest uncle ever... you will always stay in my heart... tell Dad hello.
Scott and Angela Turner
May 15, 2008
Dear Sharon, Don was indeed a great guy and a great father, blessed with a great family (pups included!). Our heart goes out to you, Steve, Peter and Alesia in this time of loss.
Patricia De Stefano
May 15, 2008
This is a sad and somber time for all our extened hospital family from St Francis and Mt. Sinai. Our sincere condolences to the family. Dr Minervini was a great surgeon and a charming colleague. He will be missed. Phil & Tricia De Stefano
Alan and Adrienne Kutner
May 15, 2008
Dear Sharon and family,
Our sincerest sympathy and condolences on your loss. This was a shock to us as it was to all of Don's friends and patients. He was not only an excellent and respected physician but a friend and good and kind human being which this world will sorly miss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Alan and Adrienne Kutner
Eric Albin
May 15, 2008
I am truly saddened to learn of Don's passing. I had not seen him for many years. I remember him so well for his kind and gentle demeanor, always graceous and a caring physician. He was a fine gentleman and a fine surgeon. He will be missed.
Eric L. Albin MD
Sylvie Savi
May 15, 2008
my deepest sympathy,
Stacee and Michael Behar
May 15, 2008
Our sincere sympathies to Dr. Minervini's family, friends and colleagues. Dr. Minervini will be remembered and honored...he was truly a savior for us.
Michael Horowitz, M.D.
May 15, 2008
Dear Sharon,
I was truly shocked and saddened to learn of Don's untimely passing. It is unfortunate that most people never learn how much we regard them until they are gone. Don and I had a long relationship at Mt Sinai going back to 1974, and we shared many good times, laughs and serious work included. He was a gem of a man, as well as an excellent doctor and surgeon. I will truly miss seeing him, and can only extend to you and your family my heartfelt sympathy.
Sincerely, Michael and Judy Horowitz
harvey glasser
May 15, 2008
Sharon and family..our thoughts are with you...sad to lose another "Flower " child....Harvey Glasser and family "64
Kenneth Russo
May 15, 2008
I was shocked to hear about the passing of Donald. My prayers are with the family. He was loved by all who have known him and I will miss him and our times together.
Sharon Bivans
May 15, 2008
I just saw the notice of Dr. Minervini's passing and wish to express my sympathy to his family. I worked w/him many years ago at Mt. Sinai. He was an excellent surgeon and fine individual. I pray for you to find peace and comfort.
Sharon Bivans RN
Bill Shaw
May 15, 2008
Ellen and I were shocked and sadened. We started together and I know he will be missed by all.
Dr. Mark and Millinda Sinnreich
May 15, 2008
Dear Sharon and family
Our hearts and prayers are with you.
I have known & worked with Dr. Minnervini since 1975. We enjoyed seeing you both at our New York
Medical School Reunions.
Donald put in my fathers port and was so professional and caring to us, Mt Sinai will not be the same with out him. May all your memories comfort you during this time of mourning.
German Casal, M.D.
May 15, 2008
Donald will be missed everyday at the Radiology Dept. at MSMC. His "radiology rounds" showed us how much he cared for his patients and how compassionate he was with them. For us, his colleagues, he was more than a great surgeon, he was a great guy. May his memories and hard work soften his family's sorrow, in which we join.
JOSHUA FURMAN M.D.
May 15, 2008
OUR HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO SHARON AND FAMILY. WE WILL MISS DON AS A WONDERFUL PERSON AND DEDICTED PHYSICIAN
JOSHUA AND JEANETTE FURMAN
Steven kleinman, M.D.
May 15, 2008
Dear Sharon:
The passing of Don has come as quite a shock to me. He was a dear friend, great surgeon and a loss to the community. I can honestly say he saved my life and i shall never forget him. Joyc and I will try to get down to the beach to be with you for a short time.
Steven and Joyce Kleinman
veronica williams Rn
May 15, 2008
so ,sorry for your lost. we will all miss him.
May 15, 2008
He was a kind and caring person. A great Doctor, will be sorly missed by all of us who knew him for many years. Our prayers and thought go with you.
Marcia Sage
May 15, 2008
WE just wanted to let you know our loving thoughts are with you and how fine a person Donald was.
With sympathy,
Marcia Sage and Joan and Norman Ciment
Teresa O'Connell
May 15, 2008
Dear Sharon,
The boys and Rick will miss their yearly hunting trip with Donald. They talk about the trip for months before and after they have gone. I will keep you in my prayers. I would like to bring the boys back for a visit. We have never gone back since we left and I would love to just see Miami again. I loved living there. I still remember going to the mart with you and the beautiful dolls you made. Take care and I am so sorry.
Love, Teresa
Lawrence Snetman
May 15, 2008
Dear Sharon, I was so sorry to learn of Don's passing. His professional skills and personal warmth were well known, and I always valued his counsel and friendship. Please extend my thoughts to the children. With my very deepest condolences and best wishes. Larry
RUBY SNELL
May 15, 2008
GOD BLESS THE FAMILY RUBY SNELL SURGERY MHI
MELODY ROWE
May 15, 2008
MISSING YOU MELODY ROWE
Saul Gilda
May 15, 2008
As a nurse at Mount Sinai Medical Center I knew and worked with Dr Minervini for many years. He was always a professional, kind and caring. We shall miss him. I hope that his family will take comfort in knowing how well he served his fellow man.
My sincerest condolences.
Oliver R. Di Pietro, MD
May 15, 2008
Dr Minervini's sudden death was a shock not only to his family but also to his many friends, colleagues and patients. Not only was Donald a gifted physician and surgeon, he also was extremely kind and gentle to all who knew him; everyone knew of his extraordinary bedside manner with patients and especially the elderly. I send my sincere sympathies to his wife Sharon and the entire Minervini family. Miami Beach and Mount Sinai has tragically lost yet another exceptional doctor.
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