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AUGUSTIN T. GIORDANO M.D.

AUGUSTIN GIORDANO Obituary

GIORDANO

AUGUSTIN T. MD, 92, of Longport, N.J., formerly of Philadelphia passed away July 6, 2009. Dr. Giordano, "Gus", was known by all as a humble, caring man with a warm smile for all. He was a well respected pediatrician who practiced in South Philadelphia for 42 years. He is survived by his wife Stephanie (nee Plocinik), RN; his children, Thomas (Christine), Geraldine (James) Hatch and Ronald (Cynthia); 8 grand-children and one great grand-child. Predeceased by brothers Carmen and William. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 A.M. on Friday, July 10, 2009 at Church of the Epiphany, Longport, NJ where friends may call from 9:15 A.M. Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to the American Heart Association. GEO. H. WIMBERG FUNERAL HOME, Ventnor, NJ

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Jul. 9, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for AUGUSTIN GIORDANO

17 Entries

Ashley Gerace

August 26, 2023

I was a child in South Philly 1970s Dr G always gave his special injections to clear any cold also use the tube connected to table to evacuate any congestion . He was a miracle worker. I can still see and smell the wood in his office filled with Norman Rockwell paintings . What an amazing Dr

Anthony Galzarano

October 9, 2020

The South Philly Memories Facebook page recently remembered him. I He was my pediatrician from 1949 through 1962. I remember him fondly.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2808056652615219/permalink/3339971929423686/?app=fbl

September 4, 2009

I REMEMBER DR GIORDANO COMMING TO MY HOUSE IN SOUTH PHILA WHEN I WAS A SMALL CHILD AND HE WOULD SAY "BREATH LIKE A DOGGIE" WHEN HE EXAMINED ME. BRINGS BACK SO MANY MEMORIES.

July 22, 2009

Mrs. Giordano and family,

I was so very sorry to hear of the passing of the greatest pediatrician who ever practiced in Philadelphia. Not only was he a professional at all times but a true gentleman. My mother had 2 sons and she absolutely SWORE by Dr. G. Plus, mention his name to her and she will reiterate the same story that she has told since I was about 1 year old. Dr. Giordano saved my life! I couldn't hold any solids or liquids and I was growing weaker and more fragile by the hour. My mom found me lying on the floor of my playpen lifeless. She took me to Dr. G's office and he took us right in. He gave me a thorough examination and "ordered" my mother to take me to the hospital. It turned out that I had a bowel/intestinal infection and was dehydrated. She was told that had she waited another day, I would have died. My veins were so collapsed they had to draw blood and feed me through the veins on top of my head. Even though I eventually came around Dr. G told my mom that I would have recurrences throughout my entire lifetime. And, so it has been. But I am able to deal with it with today's modern medicine. I wouldn't be here if not for Dr. Giordano. I pray that this wonderful man rests in eternal peace. He is now with his brothers, of which Carmen was my teacher at the old Edgar Allen Poe School. May his wife and family have the strength to get them through this most difficult time. God Bless you all and thank you forever, Dr. Giordano!

James A. Planamente, Williamstown, NJ

Stephen Gerace

July 21, 2009

Mrs. Gioradno,

I was sad to hear of Dr. Giordano's passing. My mother took the 5 of us to him form birth. I remember sitting in the office with much trepidation and seeing him come in with those glasses and big white labcoat because I knew that a needle was coming and I hated those injections. (After 20 years of playing soccer and ice hockey with a few surgeries, I got used to pain.) Years later, my mother would tell us that there were few physicians as thorough as Dr. Giordano because he would listen to the parents and take the time the parents needed. One time, I was hurt on the weekend and had to be taken to the hospital. The resident on duty was perplexed as to my injury and all of a sudden who walks by, but Dr Giordano. My parents were so relieved. When I had my son in 1992, my wife and I went through 2 pediatricans before we found one that we liked. I kept saying, these guys don't seem to be thorough enough. My mother said, "if your are not fully confident in your pediatrician, you'll won't be able to sleep. You know how I felt about Dr. Giordano. I never worried." I am happy that he lived a long and happy 92 years. May he rest in peace.

July 14, 2009

The Giordano Family,
Dr. Giordano was my sons doctor for many years. He was one of the best. Our prayers are with all of you.
Maryann Parrotti, Philadelphia, PA 19114

July 14, 2009

The Giordano Family,
Dr. Giordano was my sons doctor for many years. He was one of the best. Our prayers are with all of you.
Maryann Parrotti, Philadelphia, PA 19114

Joe Iocono

July 11, 2009

When someone touches so many lives in such a quiet and unassuming way, it is easy for people to forget how much good this person did during their life time. At least 3 generations of families owe the health and well being of their children to Dr. Giordano. He was my pediatrician as he was to so many others. He saved my life like he did so many others. He listened to my mom when it seemed no one else would. He listened to me as I was growing up and asked so many questions about my scar and how it got there. He cultivated an interest in medicine in a little boy, and years later, helped me get into medical school. Today, he is still the primary example I use to my students and residents when I teach about how we need to truly LISTEN to parents when they bring their child to see us. I only hope that I care for my patients half as good as he did. 42 years later, I still try and learn the lesson he lived every day when he was a doc on Broad Street. My condolences to the family. He was truly a great man.

Mary

July 11, 2009

I was sorry to hear of the passing of 'Dr. G'. Please accept my deepest condolences to all his family. I met Dr. Giordano twice in my life...when Cindi and I came to Philly to visit while we were in graduate school with Ron (and to see that magnificent Mummer's Day Parade, sitting at your living room window, looking down on Broad Street, as the parade passed by below!!), and the day that Ron made Cindi his bride/wife. I will never forget how kind and gracious Dr. and Mrs. Giordano were to me. It is right and just that he had such a long life and shared such happy times with his family before his passing. He was a good, and fine, man...and will be missed by so many. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time...as you remember the wonderful man who you called husband, father, and grandfather. Love and Peace...

Diane, Don and Terry

July 10, 2009

Our thoughts are with Ron and his family during this time. May Dr. G rest in peace.

Don DiGiovanni

July 10, 2009

Dr. Giordano was our (my twin brothers')Doctor, we are now 41. He was the best! He was a great man. I remember when our Mom would take us in and we would be worried about getting a needle. It was amazing that you felt better by the afternoon. He certainly took care of many children in South Philly over the years. May God bless him and make his his soul rest in peace. My condolences to his family.

Donna Testa Devereaux

July 10, 2009

Everyone knew Dr Giordano.I am now 51 yrs old. Mom mever told us we were going for our check ups until we turned left on Broad Street on the side of his meticulously kept office that's imprinted in my memory. Being the youngest of 4 we went quite often.And I also remember when you were too sick to go out he would come to the house. Of course Mom had to get us out from under the tables when he arrived. We often wondered what happened to him after he retired. It was sad to hear of his passing but it sounds like he had a nice full life. He always had a gentle smile on his face. He was a giant of a man , clearly with a love for kids. God Bless you... Dr. Giordano

Joyce Adelizzi

July 9, 2009

Dr. Giordano was my husbands baby doctor and he was my two sons baby doctor, who are now 30 and 25. It seemed no matter how sick you were, when Dr. Giordano looked at you, the medicine he gave you made you better by the next day. He was truly the greatest. May he rest in peace, my condolences to his wife and family.

Janet Persia

July 9, 2009

God Bless. Dr. Giordano was the best pediatricn. He was my baby Dr. I am now 57. He was my neices and nephews Dr. and they lived in roxboro and came down to south philly, the oldest just turned 44. My daughter's doctor she is now 33. I remember dialing over and over between 8 and 9 so he could answer your questions.His machine that took out the mucus in the nose and throat, and when the baby would cry he would say great lungs. He will be remembered by so many.

Janet Persia

July 9, 2009

Dr.Giordano rest in peace He was such a great doctor. I loved his machine that took out mucus from nose and mouth.IHe was my pediatrician. I am 57, he took care of my neices and nephew, who by the way lived . in roxboro the oldest turned 44 this year. He also was my daughters doctor, she turned 33 this year. I remember dialing the phone between 8 and 9 and asking him questions. He retired when my daught was 7 or 8.He wwill be remembered by many. God Bless.

Janet Giampietro Freisner

July 9, 2009

I will always remember Dr. Giordano for his booming voice ("Hey there, big girl!") and imposing figure -- he seemed eight feet tall to me! -- but also for his kind and gentle manner. I remember him making house calls and just feeling better knowing he was on his way. This is sad news but I am comforted to see he lived such a long, happy life.

Joan Testa-Trongone-Twardy

July 9, 2009

Dr. Giordano, rest in peace. Truly a wonderful man and pediatrician. He was my doctor when I was a baby. I am 67 yrs. old. He was my children's doctor when they were born into their teens. Twin boys 47 yrs. old and my daughter 45 yrs. old. My condolences to his wife and family.

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