Joseph Izzo M.D.

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Joseph Izzo Obituary

Name: Memorial service for Joseph Izzo M.D.
Start: 2018-09-01T18:00:00.000Z
Location: St. Mary's Catholic Church

DR. JOSEPH IZZO, MD
July 29, 1941 - August 20, 2018
Dr. Joseph L. Izzo MD, 77 years of age, lived in Oakdale, California. For years he dealt with intense pain on a daily basis. After significant challenges with his health he could no longer fight the battle and succumbed to the arduous struggle. On August 20, 2018, for the first time in years, he had no pain and passed peacefully at 11:03 a.m. with his wife, son and two grandchildren by his side. Dr. Izzo was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. He attended La Salle College and Hahnamann Medical School and became a neurosurgeon. He came to San Diego, California courtesy of the US Navy. He was offered a partnership with doctors Baiz and Pitlyk in Burlingame, CA where he practiced for 22 years. Doc was forced to retire from surgery as a result of an accident. He did recover, but since then, he could no longer perform surgery and became a worker's camp consultant. A practice he continued until 2016.
Doc and his wife, Patricia, moved to Oakdale, CA in 2003 to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Doctor Izzo's legacy continues through his wife, Patricia, of 52 years; just missing 53 years by one week! Doc and Pat have 2 children. Son, Joe; and daughter, Jacqui; 8 grandchildren, Jacob DeOliveira and his wife Judith, Jason DeOliveira, Anna, Clayton, Rowan, Levi, and Kenan Izzo.
Joseph was active in the Lions Club, the Oakdale Dinner Club, and the Oakdale Quarterback Club, and was proud to be one of the doctors for the football team.
Joe was a great man of dedication and focus. He loved people, parties, and laughter. His life touched so many through his work as a surgeon by saving lives all over the world; and his marriage, through the example he and Pat set and a welcoming spirit that reached out to anyone and everyone. Every day he touched someone with his hand or smile and made a positive impact on their life.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Community Hospice or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Memorial Services:
Mass will begin 11:00 on Saturday, September 1st, 2018 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Oakdale. After the service, a Celebration of his life will take place at the Oakdale Golf and Country Club.
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Published by Modesto Bee on Aug. 28, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Izzo

11 Entries

Donna (Madsen) Kirkland

October 12, 2021

My deepest condolences on hearing of Joe´s passing. I worked with him as a neurosurgical nurse in the OR at Peninsula Hospital back in the 70´s. He was a great man, supurb surgeon, and he mentored my early career.
I did not learn of his passing until now. I hope this little tribute gives Patricia and his family some measure of comfort. He was a treasure and those who knew and worked with him are grateful for his influence and will forever remember his fun personality. It´s an emptier world without him.
God bless you all.
With respect,
Donna Kirkland, RN

James A. Murphy, M. D.

March 22, 2019

Dear Pat, My wife just saw Joe's obituary on Legacy. Com. I am so sorry to learn that he suffered and was in pain for a long time. I attended both La Salle College and Hahnemann Medical School with Joe. He was always so outgoing and personable. You and Joe actually got married a week after us in August of 1965. Jackie and I last saw you and Joe at a Hahnemann reunion over 25 years ago. We would like to extend our sincere sympathy to you and your family. We will both keep Joe and you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. He was a great guy! Sincerely, Jim Murphy

September 2, 2018

Jacqui <3

September 1, 2018

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Art

August 29, 2018

Jaqui and Joe,
I'm sorry for your loss.
Art Gates II

Len

August 28, 2018

My friend, Joe Izzo, MD was so fully human -- a brilliant neurosurgeon and man of huge heart. He responded in the spirit of Isaiah -- "Here am I" -- to heal those he knew or never knew, even so-called "enemies." Joe's exquisite character and quick-give is described for all humankind to emulate in "The Saving of Oleg," when he was available night and day to help save the life of a Soviet citizen half-way around the world. Joe will live in me all my life.

August 28, 2018

My friend, Joseph Izzo, MD (1941-2018) was fully human -- a brilliant neurosurgeon and man of huge heart. He responded in the spirit of Isaiah -- "Here am I" -- to heal those he knew or never knew, even so-called "enemies." Joe's exquisite character and quick-give is described for all humankind to emulate in "The Saving of Oleg" -- https://traubman.igc.org/oleg.htm

Joe loved the Bay Tour

Michael Richter

August 28, 2018

Joe was a real gentleman. I first met him by chance by walking into a jury trial and listening to testimony. I was struck by how he used his testimony to teach the jury about the injury and the effects it had on the injured person's life.

I went up to him after his testimony and asked him if he'd be an expert for me in a case where my client got hit by a careless forklift driver who was carrying a load over a sidewalk. I did not have a lot of money at the time. He reduced his fees because he was intrigued by my client's personal story.

I also had the privilege of giving him a Bay Tour in my airplane. We took a lot of pictures!

He was a gentleman and a scholar. The world is poorer by his passing.

August 26, 2018

Please accept my condolences for the loss of your father, husband and grandfather.
I will never forget Dr. Izzo. He performed spinal surgery on me after a horse back riding accident.
I truly was sent an angel that night in the ER.
He cared for me like a daughter during my 6 week stay at Peninsula hospital in Burlingame.
I will never forget the morning he came into my hospital room in the fall of 1987 and shared that he was a grandfather and showed me a picture of a beautiful baby girl. He was bursting with pride and I remember thinking someone was truly fortunate to have such a wonderful grandfather. He was a gifted surgeon but more than that cared for his patients like no other doctor I have ever met. He made a difference in my life and for that and him I am forever grateful.Blessings to your family as your grieve your loss and celebrate his life.

Anita Wies Bronner

August 26, 2018

Rest in Peace my much loved cherished friend and brother Joe. Win some good money from Pop and the gang in the Pappa Izzo Poker Club. Keep that trim figure while Mamma Izzo does all her fabulous cooking for the crowd up there with you and while Granny Helen stokes the fires baking all the deserts. Know that we are bereft with your loss from this earth. Send "Tricia" a sign.

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