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Robert Chironna Obituary
Knoxville, TN
Robert Lawrence Chironna, age 65 of Farragut, Tennessee, died on December 14, 2017, at Parkwest Hospital. He bravely battled a brief and brutal cancer. Robert was born in Queens, New York and raised in Jericho, L.I. He gave his life to Christ at age 9 at VBS. He was a member of Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church. Robert was a graduate of Jericho High School, Houghton College, and New York Medical College. He completed his medical residency at The Rusk Institute/NYU Langone Health Center in New York City. He was a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist at Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center for 31 years. He was a member of Knoxville Academy of Medicine and The Christian Medical and Dental Association. He was also a member of the local Gideons International. Dr. C was an avid artist, photographer, and traveler. His landscape paintings have given people joy and inspiration. His travels with family have taken him worldwide. Robert is preceded in death by father, Zola Lawrence Chironna and mother, Elva Travis Chironna. He was an only child. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Barbara Haviland Chironna, as well as children Amy (John) Taylor, Christopher Chironna, and Andrew (Agnes) Chironna, and two grandsons, Logan and Caleb Taylor. A Celebration of Life service will be at 4pm on Sunday, at Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church. Family will receive friends immediately following the service. Graveside services will be private. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial gifts to Free Medical Clinic of America, 6209 Chapman Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920, or Young Williams Animal Center, 3201 Division Street, Knoxville, TN 37919. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Chironna family. www.clickfh.com
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Danny Hicks
April 15, 2018
My Husband was a Patient of Doctor Chironna for 13 yrs we just now found out of his Passing. He was a Wonderful Dr . Very caring of his Patients, the Medical field lost a Great Doctor.. Our Prayers are with his Family and everyone that was Blessed to know him .. RIP Dr Chironna you will be missed... Danny
PARRISH and GLENDA NICHOLS, JR
March 16, 2018
LOVING MEMORIES AND MISSING YOU
Loving and Missing You ....
PARRISH and GLENDA NICHOLS
March 16, 2018
Parrish Nichols, Jr.
March 15, 2018
Dr. Chironna was my doctor for 18 years. He treated me at Patricia Neal Rehab Center at Fort Sanders Hospital for 3 months after I was discharged from UT Hospital. I had a near death accident after falling 20 feet landing face down on concrete. I was broken up all over. UT gave up on me many times expecting me to die. I was discharged from there after being in the CCU for 3 weeks. I was supposed to have one week of physical therapy at UT before going to Patricia Neal Rehab in order to get me ready for the rehab I would be having there. But I had NO rehab at UT. So I went from CCU to Patricia Neal Rehab and was thankfully put in the care of Dr. Robert Chironna. It was a long road for me and my wife. But we honestly believe that if it had not been for the care given to me by Dr. Chironna I would not have made it. My Insurance Company wanted to have me discharged and put in a nursing home after a short time at Patricia Neal Rehab. But with my wife and Dr. Chironna fighting for me I was able to remain there. Dr. Chironna continued seeing me on a regular basis for the next 18 years. He was a very caring person, a good Christian man, and a member of the Gideons and I was also. I could always make him laugh at every visit. It broke my heart and my wife's heart to hear of his last fight with cancer and his death. But we know he is in Heaven now where we will be able to be with him again someday soon. Our very deepest sympathy goes out to his wife, children, and grandchildren. We want you to know that we truly loved Dr. Chironna and miss him dearly.
Vicki Culler
February 20, 2018
My heart is with you. He was a very kind and understanding man.
Dorothy (Brown) Smith
January 18, 2018
My Dearest Dr. R. Chironna, this has to be one of the saddest days of my life. Just found out the passing of one of God''s greatest warriors. Dr. Chironna was my Dr. for 20 plus year's a great human being. There's nothing that he wouldn't do for you in his professional field, he was my best friend, I am truly saddened by his passing, but Heaven gained a true Angel. Lord help me because I lost one of my best Friends/Doctors. I will definitely see him on the other side. The Reall Deal Doctor. One Of The Greatest Man On This Earth. ..
Hazel Gibson
January 16, 2018
I am just learning of the passing of Dr. Chironna. Dr Chironna was my Doctor for 19 years. He was not just my Doctor he was my Friend. He was such a kind gentle dear man. He was my Favorite Doctor, that always told me the truth weather it was good or bad. Although he was a quiet man, I could always make him laugh. I enjoyed every visit I had with Dr. Chironna. I will never forget Dr. Chironna for his kindness, compassion and understanding. There will never be another Doctor like him. I will always be grateful that I had the very best Doctor on the planet.
My sincere condolences to his wonderful Family, that he loved so much. May God bless you every day that you have to live without him.
May you rest in Heavenly peace Dr. Chironna. Until we meet again....
Hazel Gibson
Lyn Norman
January 15, 2018
Barbara, I'm so very sorry to hear about Bob. I know he was very well loved. Please accept my sincere condolences
Scotty Spears
January 11, 2018
He was a wonderful doctor and friend
Cayra Kirkpatrick
January 10, 2018
Dr. Chironna was an amazing man and doctor. He has touched and saved so many people's lives. I myself was blessed to be treated by him at Patricia Neal and at his practice for years. My father Paul Kirkpatrick was thought to never recover and through the treatment of him and the re jab team my father is well and living! My grandmother had a stroke at an old age and Dr. Chironna treated her as well ( Constance Jackson ). I Cayra Kirkpatrick am so grateful for his knowledge and care, because of him myself, my father and grandmother were able to walk again and function in life. My condolences to his family and close friends. However thank you for sharing him with the world because without him many people wouldn't have the lives they live today. Thank you Dr. Chironna, rest easy, may The Lord take care of you. Because you deserved it and earned it! He wasn't a man of many words but I was able to make him smile and laugh and I know that will never be enough to repay him for all the good he has done for me and family. However it was what I could give to an extraordinary man!!!
Connie Quarles, RN CCM
January 2, 2018
Dr. Chirrona was a kind and gifted physician. I am so sorry to hear this. May God Bless him and his family.
Robin Hogan
December 29, 2017
Dr. Chironna was the perfect physician and will always have my highest respect.
To his family...he loved you deeply and spoke of you often as he smiled with pride.
His humble nature, knowledge of medicine, and sense of humor made my days brighter. Thank you for 15 years; see you in heaven my friend.
Jodell Hutton
December 18, 2017
So very sorry for your families loss. My son, Micah, was a patient of Dr Chironas for 14 years. He suffered multiple injuries in a car accident and hope was not something he was given. Dr Chirona did not and would not give up on him. Thankfully, I got to spend additional time with my son due to Dr Chironas efforts... and Im so grateful for everything he did. Special prayers for his family and know how appreciative my family is of him.
Robin Denton
December 18, 2017
Such a wonderful man, always positive and friendly. May God give your family peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Brian Hyde
December 17, 2017
Such a kind man....did a great job with my son Koby Hyde at Patricia Neal...we have lost a good one.Prayers for the family,God bless
Pam Radford
December 17, 2017
Dr Chironna was my husband's doctor for almost 15 years. We were the last patient he saw when he closed his practice. It was a bittersweet day. Sweet because we were able to visit with him once more and let him know how much he meant to us... I want you to know he met the world to us. He was always such a caring, compassion doctor and he was also our friend. We loved to hear the stories of his family, travels and art. We always laughed together.
Dan and I envision him now in Heaven rejoicing in Glory with paintbrush in hand.
We are praying for you, his loving family. He spoke so highly and proudly of you All. May God give each of you the Peace Beyond Understanding, comfort and strength.
Love, Pam and Dan Radford
Alkiva Williams, RN
December 17, 2017
I enjoyed working with Dr. Chironna at PNRC. He had such a pleasant, kind spirit. Though a quiet person, he always showed his appreciation to us nurses. We appreciated him taken time out of his busy schedule to bring us treats on the weekends. It was his way of telling us thanks for all we did. Praying that God brings comfort to his family.
JoAnne Henderson
December 16, 2017
Dear Barbara,
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Prayers for your comfort and peace.
Steve Bevins
December 16, 2017
To the family of Dr. Chironna, he was more like family than a Dr. to me. We always laughed and talked and enjoyed each others friendship. He will be sadly missed by all. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Glenn Wallace
December 16, 2017
Very dedicated physician. Great man. You did so much for your patients and the people who's life you touched. You'll truly be missed. Glenn Wallace
December 15, 2017
Dr Chironna was a wonderful and loving doctor. He took excellent care of my daughter after her stroke and gave her hope and inspiration in her recovery. We already miss him dearly. We love you Dr Chironna.... The family of Sarah Harrell. ...
Susan Tipton
December 15, 2017
Dr. Chironna was a good man and a good doctor. I had the wonderful privilege of working for him for 10 years. I know he will be missed. You all are in my thoughts and prayers
December 15, 2017
praying for your family Dr. Chironna. I will miss our talks we always had great conversations. You will be sadly missed you were like a part of my family. I will never for get you.
Steve Bevins
Pamela FranklinJones
December 15, 2017
Dr. Chironna took care of my eldest son Andrew for a number of years. He was always very kind, helpful and caring. My family send our sincere condolences and share in your sadness. He was a lovely man.
Chelsea Cornett
December 15, 2017
Such a tragic loss. He will be missed by so many. He was such a kind,caring, loving, and thoughtful person and an amazing doctor! My dad loved him as his doctor because he was so respectful and a great man! He touched many of our lives! I miss him coming to our medical office once a week to do nerve conduction studies! He was quiet but so sweet and nice to talk to. Praying for peace, comfort, understanding, and guidance for all the family during this difficult time especially around the holidays. May his name and legacy live on forever in respect of him. My deepest sympathy,
Chelsea
Sonya Prichard-Prins
December 15, 2017
Dr. Chironna's medical expertise, talents and gifts will be greatly missed!
Sonya Prichard-Prins
Olivia Corum
December 15, 2017
I'm so sorry. He took wonderful care of my husband at Patricia Neal. Always kind and understanding. A great man. I am praying for his family.
Tom Ogle
December 15, 2017
God has taken home a wonderful man. He is familiar to me. I had worked with him at PNRC for 20 years. I will miss you. But God has you now at his side. Thanks for the many years of friendship.
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