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Dr. Bartel R. "Bart" Crisafi Sr., Md, Facc, Fccp
1937 - 2020
Bartel Crisafi Obituary
Dr. Bartel R. "Bart" Crisafi, Sr., MD, FACC , FCCP , 82, passed away suddenly at his home in Davenport, Florida this past Friday, June 19, 2020. Born in West Haven, Connecticut on August 9, 1937, to Anthony J. Crisafi and Frances Mary (Aversa) Crisafi, Dr. Crisafi spent his summers working in the family restaurant business at Chris's Bandstand and Grill in the Savin Rock Amusement Park. He graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1955 and attended Fairfield University graduating in 1958 with a B.S. in Biology. Dr. Crisafi attended Loyola University's Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois graduating in 1965. He completed his medical internship and residency at The Greenwich Hospital in Greenwich, CT. During this time, he married his first wife, Louise Helen (Leperi) Crisafi (died 1986) also of West Haven, CT in 1960. Together they had five children. After medical school, Dr. Crisafi began serving active duty in the US Airforce, living at the Altus, OK Airforce base until the summer of 1967 during which he began a two-year Cardiovascular fellowship at the University Hospital (Boston University) in Boston Massachusetts. In 1969 he relocated to Greenwich, CT and established Greenwich Cardiology Associates, a private practice that he maintained until his retirement in 2011. In 1988, Dr. Crisafi married his second wife, Daisy M. (Resto) Crisafi of Stratford, CT. Dr. Crisafi is survived by his wife, Daisy M. Resto, of Shelton, CT and Davenport, FL; his five children Rita Crisafi, of New York, NY, Frances Kerr of Ballston Spa, NY, Julia Michaelsen of Newtown CT, Bartel R. Crisafi, Jr., MD of Westerly, RI and Louise Hughes of Eudora, KS; six grandchildren; and 2 great-granddaughters. Because of the complications due to COVID-19, a memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made online to The Johns Hopkins Heart and Vascular Institute in Baltimore, MD at https://secure.jhu.edu/form/heart. Please note that the gift is in memory of Dr. Bartel Crisafi. For more information or to leave condolences please visit https://www.oakridgefuneralcare.com.
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enzo centofanti
August 29, 2024
I am so sorry to learn of Bartel's, Dr. Crisafi's passing. I worked with him as manager of cardiology at Greenwich Hospital. Although humble, he was dedicated to his parents and ensuring as a department we did all we could. Peace...
Louis Visconti
June 19, 2022
Bart ... A friend and colleague for many years. Although his office design at 49 Lake Ave has changed thru the years .. I still remember the interesting conversations we had" between the acts" - Always missed-
Krystle O'Connor
August 1, 2020
I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Crisafi’s passing. I had worked as a receptionist for a few years at his Lake Ave practice while in high school, around 2004.
His kind, patient and generous spirit is truly unforgettable. His beautiful wife Daisy shared that same spirit.
God Bless the Crisafi family.
Krystle O’Connor
August 1, 2020
I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Crisafi’s passing. I had worked as a receptionist for a few years at his Lake Ave practice while in high school, around 2004.
His kind, patient and generous spirit is truly unforgettable. His beautiful wife Daisy shared that same spirit.
God Bless the Crisafi family.
BRIAN PALMER
July 1, 2020
am sorry to hear of Barts passing, a great guy and friendly every time i saw him. may he rest in peace.
Mario & June Laudano
June 30, 2020
Our Condolences to the Crisafi family, many good memories of the good times at Savin Rock Mario & June Laudano
Victoria Finch
June 29, 2020
Never a kinder, more gentle man to take care of my mothers needs...rest your soul up there Dr. Crisafi ... take care of my mom up there.
Louis Visconti
June 29, 2020
A Long Time Friend and Colleague -We shared lots of Good Times together - We will miss him
Mariann Durso
June 29, 2020
here are not enough words to describe this wonderful man. He has touched the lives of many people including my husband and me. The kindness , warmth and knowledge that he exuded not to mention the medical k owledge made him exemplary in his field. We were blessed to become his personal friends. Bart Rest In Peace. We will never forget you. Mariann and Bob Durso
Kathleen Marsh
June 28, 2020
I worked at Greenwich Hospital and remember Dr.Crisafi very well. My condolences.
David DAndrea
June 28, 2020
Prayers to family , Bart was my doctor for 12 years ,loved him , fine gentlemen
Amen
Birdie D'Andrea
June 28, 2020
To the Crisafi Family,
I dont need to tell you what a wonderful man Dr Crisafi was; I had the very good fortune to work with him when I was a CCU nurse at Greenwich Hospital and he was the Department Head of Cardiology. It was great to work under his clinical leadership - he had a calming demeanor yet fully in charge in the often-hectic high stress CCU environment.
Dr Crisafi was as kind as he was competent -it is no wonder that Mother Teresa chose him as her cardiologist when she visited the States.
He was a good friend and cared for many of my family members when they needed a cardiologist. Ill miss him. My sincere sympathy for your loss.
Riposa in pace amico mio.
Marie Roulx
June 27, 2020
Dr Crisafi was a kind gentleman and a good physician. I worked with him for many years in Greenwich Hospital.
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