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Verna Carter
September 26, 2008
Dear Family:
I will never forget the wonderful kindness he showed to me every day that he worked in the operating room at the former Mercy Hospital. I will never forget the team of Dr. Azer & Dr.Samii. I was the operating room secretary and he would always take out time to talk with me. He was a great surgeon and a wonderful person who cared about all of his patients and staff he worked with everyday. Blessings to all of you.
Leslie Dietrich Sendek
September 23, 2008
Dear Mrs. Samii and children;
I was just a young RN when I met Dr. Samii, working in ICU. He took time to teach me the finer points of caring for the vascular patient. I'll never forget that this busy, busy surgeon had time to show me just how he liked his dressings, meds given, patients prepped and cared for. I was just out of nursing school and it meant so much when he and Dr. Azer took time with me to improve my skills and each of the nurses caring for their patients.
Later, he would correct my attempts at speaking Arabic and tell me how to sweet talk my former husband who was also Arabic. He always had time to stop and ask about my parents, who both retired from Memorial's OR and Xray depts.
Dr. Sammi was a prince!
My thoughts and prayers....
Leslie Dietrich Sendek (McConnellsburg, PA), daughter of the late Clifford (Bounce) and Emma Dietrich, (Windber, PA)
David Kuntz
September 16, 2008
Dr. Samii extended my life some 25 years now since the first of seven operations he performed on my legs due to P.A.D. - only at first nobody called it that or really understood what is was or the cause. Dr. Samii was a doctor I could talk to to in plain language and was always frank and honest to me and for that I will always remember him as one of the best doctors in the T & V Surgcial Services. My deepest sympathies to his family and he will always be in my heart and prayers forever.
David W. Kuntz
Josephine Shaffer
September 16, 2008
I know Dr. Ali Samii he did a wonder job doing a by pass on my father's leg he is going to missed.
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Mindy Wilt
September 16, 2008
Dr. Samii and family,
You have my deepest heartfelt sympathies for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Barbara Maxwell
September 16, 2008
To The Family,
As a nurse in the ICU at both Mercy and Lee Hospitals, I had the honor and privilege of working with Dr. Samii. He was a wonderful man and very well respected in the medical community. He was a caring and compassionate physician. I will always remember his smile and true professionalism.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God Bless.
Lee & Anne Klemens
September 15, 2008
Dear Jean and family,
You and Ali are in our thoughts and prayers. We will always remember his smile, the farm, what he taught us about Persian rugs, and mostly the tireless time and energy he gave to patient care in the community.
Vince and Judy Volkar
September 15, 2008
Our deepest sympathies to your family. Johnstown has lost a wonderful surgeon.
Karen (Chuckalovcak) Perla
September 15, 2008
To the Samii Family,
Our hearts go out to you at this very difficult time. My family was introduced to Dr. Samii for medical care that my dad needed and Dr. Samii was always a great support and was very caring when it came to my dad and our family. We have kept tabs on your husband/dad even after his retirement and thank him every day for the gift that he has given our family. He was a great man, a tremendous doctor, and a very caring individual and he will be in our thoughts forever. Take comfort in knowing that Dr. Samii will be in our hearts always.
Karen Honberger
September 15, 2008
Soraya and family, Iam so sorry for your loss. Your father will always be alive thru the many memories you have of him. He lives thru you and you daily thoughts of him. Tell stories to your children of how great a man he was and the good times on the farm and beach you had with him. My sympathy is for you and your family.
Erica, Michael, and Ty Peterson
September 15, 2008
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to the family.
Thomas Beavers
September 15, 2008
Deepest heartfelt sympathies from our family to Dr. Jean Samii and
the rest of the Samii family.
Our thoughts are with you, as they have been throughout this time of trial.
Ava Campagna
September 15, 2008
Dr.Jean Samii and Family,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband and father. He was a wonderful surgeron and great doctor.He took care of a cousin of mine many years ago. I used to work at Saint Francis with you as the faculty secretary back in the 1980's but I never made the connection of you two. Keeping you and your entire family in my prayers at this difficult time. He is finally at peace and no longer suffering.
suzy lomire (cole)
September 14, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathy. I worked with Dr. Samii from 1976 to 1985 in the OR at Conemaugh . He was a wonderful friend and surgeon. I have great memories of his smile and laugh. Johnstown has lost a wonderful man in the medical community. My prayers are with you and the family
Bonnie and Bob DeWaters
September 14, 2008
What a loss to everyone in the Johnstown community. We will treasure our memories of Ali, and we send our deepest sympathy to Jean and the Sami family.
Rev. Patrick Donahoe, T.O.R.
September 14, 2008
Sincere sympathy to Dr. Jean Samii and family on the occasion of Dr. Ali Samii's death. I am sorry for your loss.
Jackie Gunby
September 14, 2008
To the Family,
As a nurse in the critical care unit of Lee Hospital for over 30 years, I knew Dr. Samii very well as a professional and cared for countless of his patients. His absence and now passing, has left the community saddened and he will be greatly missed. I truly admired and respected him. My sympathy to each of you. The medical community has lost a truly dedicated servant.
Alexander & Jodie Mussio
September 14, 2008
Deepest sympathies to his family. He was a truly beloved friend of our family. God bless.
Fr. Jude Ventiquattro, TOR
September 14, 2008
Dear Jean:
Please be assured of my prayers for you and your entire family. May God grant your husband peace.
Jennifer and Lawrence Mussio
September 14, 2008
Please accept our deepest condolences. His kindness and friendship to our family will always be cherished. He always left us with smiles on our faces. God bless.
Amanda Blumentritt
September 14, 2008
So sorry to hear about your loss. All my prayers are with you Dr. Samii and with your family. God bless you all..
Gerry and Joyce Thomas
September 13, 2008
Dr. Samii will be remembered as a great guy and a skilled surgeon. Nice to work with and to know.
Andrea Stabler
September 13, 2008
To the Family
my sincere sympathies to all of you.I remember Dr. Samii very well while working in the ICU at Mercy hospital.He was such a wonderful and professional man.
God Bless
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