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ANGELO M. DiGEORGE

ANGELO DiGEORGE Obituary

DIGEORGE

ANGELO M., on October 11, 2009, age 88. Internationally renowned physician and pediatric endocrinologist.
Family
Beloved husband of Natalie (nee Picarello), loving father of Anthony; Anita Brister (Neil); Christopher (Patricia) and six grandchildren. Sister, Concetta DiBona; late brother, William.
Farewell
Memorial Mass at 4 P.M, Fri., October 23, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 819 E. Cathedral Road, Phila., PA 19128. Life Celebration following. Tributes or memories encouraged to mail @ AngeloDiGeorge.com. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to any of the following: AMD Fund, St. Chris Foundation, 1800 JFK Blvd., Suite 210, Phila., PA 19103; AMD Fund, Temple Med. School, Office of Inst. Adv., 3500 N. Broad St., Suite 1101, Philadelphia, PA 19140; AMD Fund, White-Williams Scholars, 215 S. Broad St., 10th floor, Philadelphia, PA. 19107

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Oct. 19, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for ANGELO DiGEORGE

19 Entries

October 18, 2010

I guess this is the last time I'll be able to write in your guest book, Ang. May the hand of God touch you at all times, may be joy of those who have passed be with you, and may you forever rest in peace. Love Anita #2

September 13, 2010

Dear Ang: I still get tears in my eyes when I think of you. My Dad is so thrilled to be with you again... with love, Anita #2

June 20, 2010

Dear Ang: Happy Father's Day to my second Dad. With love, Anita #2

Russell Trevena

May 29, 2010

Dr. DiGeorge was an attending at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children during my residency. I will always remember his intellect and wit. He was an icon and will be sorely missed.

Mary Goodwin

January 3, 2010

Anita, my daughter, Kelly, forwarded your comments to me.
I remember when I interviewed for the position of secretary. In those days we didn't have a human resource department. He put a post-it size pice of paper in the manual typewriter and told me to type something. Probable a line or two. Well I got the job. But I think it didn't hurt when I told him I went to Temple Nursing School and I was a graduate of John W Hallahan Catholic Girls High School which I believe you mother also attended. I have so many stories as you can guess after 36 years. I hope your mother and brothers and yourself are well. Mary Goodwin Kyser

Janice O;Beirne(now Freebairn)

November 27, 2009

I am very sorry for your loss. Dr. DiGeorge saved my life and he treated me for years.I will truely miss him. According to my mother he put my case in his medical journals and I know how wonderful he wasfrom the years that he treated me at St. Christophers hosp. I will pray for your family every day and just wanyed to give my sympathy because i wouldn't be able to do that if it wasn't for him
Forever Thankful to him
Janice O'Beirne (now Freebairn)

Mary Dress

October 23, 2009

Although I never had the pleasure to meet Dr. Angelo DiGeorge, I know he will be missed by all whose lives he touched. My deepest sympathy to his entire family, especially his grandchildren.

Karen Ernst

October 23, 2009

I want to offer my condolences to the entire DiGeorge family. My memories are personal not professional. I have been friends with his daughter Anita for fifty years. I spent many childhood days in his home. I will never forget meals around the family table where lively conversations were complimented with his sharp wit and funny observations. I will always remember the Wildwood days where he would kick back and enjoy his family. When I was in college I wrote a paper on child abuse and the intervention of emergency room physicians. He took time out of his busy day to give me a tour of the hospital and made arrangements for me to interview a doctor in that field. He will always live in the hearts of his wife, children and grandchildren and in all those whose lives that he touched. My love to you all.

Kelly Goodwin

October 22, 2009

MY mother worked for your father for over 36 years. I always remember him as a comical yet caring man. I knew him my whole life as my mothers boss, the nicest boss anyone could have had, my mom still says. I am so sorry for your loss and am glad he is at peace.
Kelly Goodwin

October 21, 2009

My prayers go out to the DiGeorge family. I have not personally met the bright hero Dr. DiGeorge, but am thankful for his dedication to our children with DiGeorge. He has shown us the pathway to walk and through that I will walk and fight knowing he is still watching over us all in spirit. He is in Heaven with Jesus.....and I know Jesus continues to reward him for all the lives he has helped and touched. Thank You Dr. DiGeorge for EVERYTHING!!!

Laverne Thurmond...mom to Shania (DiGeorge/VCFS)

October 20, 2009

I am sorry for your loss. Dr. digeorge will be sorely missed by the entire St. Chris family.
Anna C. O'Riordan MD

elizabeth sampson...mom to angelina (ds/vcfs)

October 20, 2009

i am not so great with words... so nothing touching can i voice. i'm much better at thoughts and prayer...and many of these are with you all, at the passing of this extraordinary and esteemed man. he touched sooooo many of us, who never had the chance to thank him for all he did in naming this syndrome for our children. dr d began this journey for all of us, and we will all continue to honor him by pushing to bring more recognition of this syndrome to the forefront.

Diane P

October 19, 2009

Dear DiGeorge Family,

Please accept my sympathies. My son's endocrinologist had heard Dr. DiGeorge lecture and was very impressed. He did alot for the 22Q community and we thank you for that...

October 19, 2009

Sincere condolences to the DiGeorge family in their time of loss, from across the sea and the members of the 22q11 Ireland Support Group of whom many are diagnosed with DiGeorge.

Tara Myers

October 19, 2009

The world will miss this dedicated and devoted doctor, who opened up the pathway for numerous specialists after him, to pursue further research on what began as a rare disorder, that is now known to be very common. We owe him a debt of gratitude. God surely welcomed him to Heaven.
Tara Lynne Myers
mother of two children with Chromosome 22q 11.2 Deletion Syndrome

October 19, 2009

Condolences to the family. Because of Dr. Digeorge my children live with hope every day. Thank you for your contribution Good Dr!

Jennifer Graham (WA State)
Mom of two amazing Digeorge Syndrome kids

Anita DiGiovanniantonio-Fabrizio

October 19, 2009

Angelo, it breaks my heart that you are no longer with us. I will always remember with love our Wildwood family vacations together with you writing texts books on the beach, family dinners at Zaberers, the 70+ years of memories you share with my Dad, your concern and help when I had thyroid problems. There's a smile on my face when I see your picture, or think of you because of the "uncle" you are to me. I'm so glad we were able to see you a few weeks ago. Rest in peace. With love, Anita #2.

Marianne Blount

October 19, 2009

We never met but our lives have been entwined since we discovered while I was pregnant our child had "digeorge syndrome". We spoke your name daily in our home and truly appreciate everything you have done for the medical community. You are a true angel. To the DiGeorge Family - your husband, dad, grandfather was a god-send to this earth I am sorry for your loss. The Blount Family, Norwood Ma

Anne DiGeorge

October 19, 2009

So so sorry to read about Dr. DiGeorge. What an amazing man who gave hope to those who thought all was lost. DiGeorge Syndrome (named for him) is in all the medical and history books. I am proud to share his name, even if only by marriage. My condolences to all the family.
Anne DiGeorge
Bucks County, Pennsylvania

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