Joseph Kalbac

KALBAC, Joseph J. M.D., passed peacefully on August 27th, 2012, in Miami, Fl. surrounded by his loving wife of 56 years, his seven children, grandchildren, brother, niece and friends. Joe was born in St. Louis, Mo. on December 17, 1931, where he met the love of his life, Margaret in the 6th grade at St. Wenceslaus Grade School. They began dating when they were 16 years old, married in 1956 and were inseparable until his death. Joe completed his undergraduate degree at Washington University, earned his medical degree at Vanderbilt University, and did his internship at General Hospital in St. Louis. Prior to beginning his residency, Joe entered the U.S. Air Force where he served for three years as a flight surgeon. He moved to Miami, Fl. in 1961 with his wife and three children where he did his residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Joe practiced orthopedic surgery until his retirement in 2000. One of his special interests was in sports medicine, and Dr. Kalbac served as team doctor for the University of Miami, FIU, Miami Dade Community College and a number of local high schools. He worked with the NFL, professional soccer, professional auto racing, and examined and treated many famous athletes. Joe is survived by his wife, Margaret Kalbac; his children Joseph J. Kalbac Jr. (Mary), Daniel G. Kalbac (Beth), Melanie M. McManus (Jim), Mark A. Kalbac, Melissa A. Norman (Tom), Aimee M. Johnson (Robert); his siblings Mildred Carmack (Ed) and Richard Kalbac (Connie); his grandchildren Joseph J. Kalbac III, Patrick T. Kalbac, Margaret M. Kalbac, Brittany Kalbac, Tyler Kalbac, Ashley Kalbac, Emily Kalbac, Benjamin McManus, Chelsea McManus, Zachary McManus, Brock Norman, Taylor Norman, Chase Norman, Ryan Johnson, Sierra Johnson; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his son Thomas M. Kalbac and his brother Edward Kalbac. There will be a visitation on Friday, August 31st, 2012, from 6-9pm at Stanfill Funeral Home, located at 10545 S. Dixie Hwy, with a short prayer service beginning at 7:30pm. The funeral service will be held at noon on Saturday, September 1, 2012, at St. John Newman Catholic Church, located at 12125 S.W. 107th Ave. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to your charity of choice. Joseph was a loving man who touched the lives of many people and will be greatly missed.