John Sebastian Saia

Dr. John S. Saia passed away peacefully on August 2, 2022, at his home in Naples, Flroida. John was born on April 26, 1936. He was the son of John and Adeline Saia and was born in the Bronx, New York. He was a graduate of Wagner College, where he met his wife, Barbara. They were married for 60 years. He attended Georgetown University Medical School, where he specialized in internal medicine and pulmonology. Upon graduation, he served as a captain in the United States Air Force. After leaving the service, he started the Rockville Internal Medical Group, where he practiced for 45 years. Throughout his career, he was beloved by his staff and patients, as well, and was voted a "top doctor" by Washingtonian Magazine.
John served on the board of Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland, and also worked part time as a physician for the Kodak Corporation.
It is insufficient to just not that John was a dedicated and well-respected physician. According to his many friends and patients, he was the original Doctor Welby, but with an outrageous sense of humor. He wore his care and kindness like a starched white lab coat. To some, he was the Italian Stallion, to others Dr. Frank N. Stein.
John and Barbara spent their summers at Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, New York, where Barbara's family had been going since 1908. He treasured his time there with his children and grandchildren.
He was an accomplished tennis player, water skier, and photographer. He loved his Italian heritage and Italian music and was a member of the Italian Club. He was known for his hilarious impressions and impromptu skits.
In addition to his wife, Barbara, John is survived by his son John (Priscilla) Saia of Sterling, Virginia, his daughter Carrie (Frank) Trulaske of St. Louis, Missouri, and his son Chris (Katia) Saia of Naples, Florida. He was adored by his grandchildren Kendall, Kaki, Carolin, Grace McDaniel, and Eduarda Alvis Miranda. He is also survived by his sister, Dorothy Baum, his cherished nephews William and John Baum, and niece Susan Pruneau. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in his memory to Georgetown University Medical Fund a Fellow for Parkinson's Program at https//.give.georgetown.edu/.parkinsons-fellow.
A celebration of John's life will be held at the Mediterra Club in Naples, Florida, on October 9, 2022, 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM. All are welcome.