Dr. Ricardo N. & Mrs. Elsie I. Adobbati

RANCHO VIEJO, TX. - Dr. Ricardo Norberto Adobbati, a gifted orthopedic surgeon, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, the 2nd of October 2024 in the comfort of his Rancho Viejo residence, beside his beloved wife and family. He was 86 years of age.

Mrs. Elsie I. Adobbati, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, the 22nd of October 2024 in the comfort of her Rancho Viejo residence, beside her family. She was 91 years of age.

Dr. Adobbati earned his medical degree in 1966 from the University of Buenos Aires, specializing in traumatology. He dreamed of practicing medicine in the United States. Along with his wife, Elsie, and their two children, Ricardo and Laura, he immigrated to the United States, where he later completed a second specialization in orthopedic surgery at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center.

A lover of tangos and classical music, Dr. Adobbati was also an accomplished painter, sculptor, and avid woodworker. Elsie, who obtained her psychology degree from the same university, dedicated her life to raising their children and managing the medical offices.

Family was central to their lives. Both worked tirelessly to keep the family close, ensuring they saw one another frequently—a cherished tradition that endures.

Preceding in death are their parents and parents-in-law, Marcos and Amelia Adobbati and Ernesto and Luisa Massaroni.

Survivors include their children, Judge Ricardo Adobbati (Yvania) and Laura Gonzalez (Arturo); and their grandchildren Ricardo Adobbati, Diego Adobbati, Arturo Gonzalez, and Pablo Gonzalez 

Visiting hours will be held on Friday, the 8th of November 2024 between the hours of five o'clock in the afternoon and nine o'clock at night, with a memorial service to begin at half past six o'clock Friday evening within the East Chapel of Darling-Mouser Funeral Home. 

In lieu of floral arrangements and customary remembrances, contributions in their memory may be directed to Donjas Dogs (PayPal: donjasdogs@gmail.com; Venmo, CashApp, Zelle: donjasdogs) and Brownsville Animal Defense, 1740 Old Port Isabel Road, Brownsville, Texas 78521, (956) 551-0119, www.brownsvilleanimaldefense.org. 

Memories of Dr. and Mrs. Adobbati may be shared at www.darlingmouser.com.

Personalized funeral arrangements directed by Steven R. Hieu Bailey and Staff have been entrusted to the care of Darling-Mouser Funeral Home at 945 Palm Boulevard in Brownsville, Texas 78520, (956) 546-7111.