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William Michael Kamell M.D.

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William Michael Kamell M.D. Wonderful husband, father, and dear friend to many CANANDAIGUA - Dr. William Michael Kamell, (born Wagdi Maher) was called home to heaven, on October 16, 2008. He immigrated to the U.S. from Egypt, graduated from Cornell Medical School, and served in the U.S. Air Force as a flight surgeon in Vietnam. He completed his orthopedic residency at Strong Memorial Hospital, and later established Canandaigua Orthopedic Associates and Finger Lakes I.M.E. Associates. Dr Kamell was an active member of the Canandaigua Baptist Church, and constantly witnessed to the love and faithfulness of Christ. Bill Kamell is survived by his beloved wife of 41 years, Sylvia; father, Michael Kamell; brother Ralph (Jocelyne) Kamell; four children, Lisa (David) Hough, Andrew (Jennifer) Kamell, Sonya (Frank) LoGalbo, and Mariam Kamell; and four grandchildren. He was predeceased by his mother, Leila Kamell. On Tuesday and Wednesday (Oct. 21 and 22), from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., the family will receive visitors in their home at 301 Buffalo St. Canandaigua. A memorial service will be held Thursday Oct. 23, 7 pm. at Zion Fellowship Church, 5288 Bristol Rd. Canandaigua. Pastor Doug Allen, of the Canandaigua Baptist Church, will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be given to Medical Ministries dear to Bill's heart. Please make contributions to Canandaigua Baptist Church (William Kamell Memorial Fund), 5026 North Rd. Canandaigua, NY 14424 To share a memory or express condolences on line, please visit www.fullerfh.com.

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Published by Daily Messenger from Oct. 19 to Oct. 20, 2008.

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Joan Bishop Wray

October 21, 2008

I had the privilege of working with Dr. Kamell in the OR of Thompson Hosp. He was always kind to me as I learned the in's and out's of surgery in the early 80's. The Kamell's oldest children are contemporaries of my daughters, Janelle Bishop Britton and Jacqueline Bishop Wilder. The world was a better place because he was in it. I hold his family in my prayers.

Scott and Judy Price

October 21, 2008

We met the Kamell family when they purchased our home in Centerfield back in 1978. Dr. Kamell also took care of our daughter after her severe car accident. Over the years, Bill and Sylvia have always inquired about our family whenever we ran into them. They are truly a most loving family and the entire community will miss Dr. Kamell. Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with his wife, children, and grandchildren.

Barbara Selvek

October 19, 2008

I first met Bill when he was a Resident at Strong Memorial Hospital. Our paths would cross years later when he first treated my daughter at the "ortho clinic" held once a week at FFTH and then again at the Canandaigua Baptist Church. Bill was truly devoted to his family and to doing the works of God. He was, and still is, an example to many. May your sorrow be comforted by the knowledge that he is with God and will continue to be a blessing to many. May the prayers of all comfort you.

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