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MICHAEL BONGIOVANNI Obituary
DR. MICHAEL BRUCE "DR. B", 59, of Harrisburg, died un-expectedly Sat., Aug. 21, 2010.
He had been Chief of the Division of Clinical Pathology, and Director of the Clinical Laboratories at Penn State Hershey Medical Center for the past 20 years and was currently serving on 27 hospital committees and 8 Department of Pathology committees. He also served as Professor of Pathology at the Penn State College of Medicine.
Born Dec.19, 1950 in Hazleton, he was the son of Elizabeth A. (Hresko) of Voorhees, NJ and the late Dr. John J.
On Nov. 23, 1996 in Annapolis, MD, he married Sherri L. Line who survives along with a son, Jason of Richmond, VA; a daughter, Emily of Harrisburg; 3 brothers, John J. "Jack" (Sue) of Berkeley, CA, Richard A. "Rick" (Patricia) of Phila. and David A. (Teresa) of Voorhees, NJ; a sister-in-law, Catherine of Ewing, NJ; several nieces and nephews and his beloved dog, Boomer. Memorial Service Thursday 3:30 to 5:00 P.M., the Penn State Hershey Medical Center Junker Auditorium. Friends will be received WEDNESDAY (TODAY) 5 to 8 P.M. at the ZIMMERMAN-AUER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4100 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Michael B. Bongiovanni, M.D. Scholarship Fund, to support clinical pathology education & research activities. Checks may be made payable to Penn. State Univ. Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Dept. of Pathology (H083), Hershey, PA 17033.
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Memories and Condolences
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IRENE BEATTY
August 19, 2020
Mike, we think of you often, great neighbor and friend!
August 31, 2010
Mike (we called him Bonge) was one of the good guys in a white hat. He was a friend, teacher and true professional. He was also a whole lot of fun and he will be truly missed by all at the AABB and PABB Meetings. When they said be like Mike, they meant Mike B.
John Rivera and Heather Ehrlich, Reading, PA
Sue Grady
August 28, 2010
John, I am so sorry to hear about your brother. I met him many many years ago skiing in Vermont, and I could tell he was a great guy and that you two had a very special bond. I'm very sorry for your loss.
Dave Manning
August 26, 2010
Dr.B was a wonderful person - fun loving, witty, caring and brilliant. He was appreciated and will be missed by all who knew him.
My deepest sympathies to his family and colleagues.
August 26, 2010
To the Bongiovanni Family,
Dr B will be missed tremendously by many. My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time of grief.
Pamela Colban Goodman
daughter of Betty Colban
August 26, 2010
Our family will miss Mike very much.
He was an awesome neighbor and friend.
Irene, Rick, Joe and Dan Beatty
August 26, 2010
Mike was a great and generous man. We all loved him and we will miss him. Giuseppe and Kathy Pietra /Castagnola,CH)
Dolly & Bob Lynch
August 25, 2010
Sherri, Jason & Emily,
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Mike's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joseph Yelo
August 25, 2010
Mike was a friend and colleague for many years. I am saddened to hear of his passing. My deepest sympathies to his personal family and his PSU family.
Kraig Sturtz
August 25, 2010
My deepest sympathy to Sherri and the entire Bongiovanni family. It was an honor to have been one of his residents. He taught us all so much and touched the lives of so many. I will miss you my friend.
Robert Libbey
August 25, 2010
Our sincerest condolences to the entire Bongiovanni family. We were saddened to read of Mike's passing.
Robert & Kathleen Libbey
Myrtle Beach, SC
August 25, 2010
I will respect his memory forever, and will keep pushing myself beyond my limits in order to follow his wonderful teachings.
My sincerest sympathy to his family and friends in their grief.
Juan Merayo -Blood Bank Fellow@PSU '08-'09
david bongiovanni
August 25, 2010
Michael was a good brother and a good person. He wasl always there when we needed him. If I can accomplish even a small piece of what he had accomplished in his short lifetime, I will consider myself to have been successful in life.
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