Robert J. Cangelosi, M.D., passed away on July 7, 2024, at the age of 94. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana on October 5, 1929 to the late Anthony Edward Cangelosi and Mamie Greco Cangelosi. He is also preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Andie Nastasi Cangelosi; brothers Donald Owen Cangelosi and Anton Edward Cangelosi; stepmother Alice Stebar Cangelosi. Robert is survived by his children Robert J. Cangelosi, Jr., AIA (Perry), Glen Charles Cangelosi, M.D., Keith Edward Cangelosi, M.D. (Susan), and Lisa Cangelosi Montgomery; grandchildren Rachel Cangelosi Lebreton (Jeremy), Sarah Cangelosi Hartzog (Bobby), Charles Thaddeus Montgomery V (Alexis), Christopher Robert Cangelosi (Alex), and Rebecca Montgomery MacMaster (Ryan); great-grandchildren Garrett Michael Lebreton, Abigail Grace Lebreton, Hannah Michele Hartzog, Matthew Alexander Hartzog, Abigail Reese MacMaster, Ryan Owens MacMaster, Elliana Rose Montgomery, Mia Andris Montgomery, and Charlie Celeste Montgomery. The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to Ann Yvette de la Villesbret for her loving companionship for the past 11 years. Also to Sandy Reed and Kenny Cook for their devoted home care and compassion in his time of need. Robert graduated from St. Aloysius High School. He earned his bachelor's degree from Loyola University and his Doctor of Medicine degree from the LSU School of Medicine. He did his Ophthalmology residency with LSU at Charity Hospital. Robert began his practice in 1957 which continued until his retirement in 2023. He was the past Medical Director at Hotel Dieu and University Hospitals. He was the past president of the New Orleans Academy of Ophthalmology and a clinical professor at the LSU Eye Center. Robert was a parishioner of St. Pius X. He was a charter member and float lieutenant in the Bacchus carnival organization. Robert served on the board of directors of the Memorial Hall Museum Foundation. He was a Fellow in the Lions Clubs International Foundation, a past president of the Municipal Yacht Harbor, and a member of the Knights of Malta, the Chaine des Rotisseurs and the Cefalutana Society. A private service was held at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jul. 23 to Jul. 28, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Cangelosi

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23 Entries

Janice Wood Liang

May 1, 2025

I´m sad to see the passing of my family eye Dr. who took care of me since I was 12 years old. I´m 71 now and have moved to another state. He was a great Dr and took care of my mom and my sister and me till my mom passed, and I moved. There are none like him in Kansas. He will be sorely missed by his patients.

Jerry Greco

October 11, 2024

To the Cangelosi Family

Your father was a incredible Physician along side Dr. Anthony Failla. He will be remembered as a compasionate man. Rest in Peace

Jerry, Grace, Jacob Greco

DaJeanne Clark

August 22, 2024

Best boss ever!! You will truly be missed. -Love Dae and Kaden Clark

J. Harry Buisson, Jr.

August 17, 2024

Doctor Glen and Family,

I am deeply saddened at the passing of your beloved "Dad". I know how much he meant to you.

Words cannot begin to convey to you my sorrow for your loss. I am fondly remembering many of my visits with him and our messages passed back and forth. I knew him for over 50 years going back to his early beginning with Dr. Anthony Failla, so I believe he was not only my doctor, but he was my "Friend". We shared memories of St. Aloysius High School and enjoyed talking solutions to the political landscape.

He was always there for my family...my mother, my father, my brother, my grandmother, and, of course, for Terrie and me. He was one of the most special and extraordinary people I have ever known. He was the "ultimate Doctor", who did it all, including giving himself unselfishly to those in needy countries. His calming demeanor and his "bedside manner" were exceptional. He was a role model for all doctors. He was caring, sincere, dedicated, kind, and professional. He will always be remembered as a genuine and good person! I know that God has a "Special Place" for him in Heaven!

May God Bless Him Forever and May God Bless You and the family! Terrie and I send our deepest sympathy to you, to your siblings, to AnnYvette, and to your entire family. Our prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time.

Be Strong,
Harry Buisson

Geoffrey Gamble

July 29, 2024

Bob, may you rest in peace. Geoff and Dorcas

Grace Winn Schmitt

July 29, 2024

Condolences to the Cangelosi family. We send our deepest sympathies for the loss of your loved one. You´re in our thoughts and prayers. Robert and Andie were our friends for years and they are and will be sadly missed.

Sidney and Grace (Winn) Schmitt

Herman & Lena

July 28, 2024

Cangelosi Family
I'm so sorry for your loss,
You're in ours Prayers and
thoughts
Freeman Family

Darleen Lacour Danenhower

July 28, 2024

Dear Drs Glen and Keith and Lisa, I just learned of your father´s death and wanted to offer our sincerest condolences to you. Your father was our doctor when he began his practice with Dr. Failla and I, personally, have had the Cangelosis as my doctors since I was probably 10 years old being 77 now! I will have Masses said for him and no acknowledgement is necessary. Fond, fond memories of both your mom and dad especially when my dad would deliver his hothead cheese to them! Mrs Andie was so beautiful and sweet to us when we would visit.
The Danenhower and Lacour Families

Bob Eichhorn

July 28, 2024

Dr. Glen and family please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your father.
He was a great and caring doctor, wonderful and considerate person, and a friend.
May Bob rest in peace.

Bob Eichhorn

Niles Hellmers

July 28, 2024

Dr. Glen Cangelosi & family, sorry to hear about your father´s passing. He was a good person & doctor.

Anita Greco bonura

July 25, 2024

Condolences to all of the Cangelosi family.
Bobby was my first cousin his mother and my dad were sister and brother, wonderful family. Keith was doctor to Bryan and I and did our lasik surgery- he was a wonderful person. Loved by my. Condolences to his children grandchildren and great grandchildren may he Rest In Peacce

Jean Helmer

July 25, 2024

Dr. Glen and family,
Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. I will remember Dr. Robert as a very caring doctor with a wonderful sense of patient's needs. I hope warm memories provide comfort to all of you.

ANITA ROBERTSON

July 25, 2024

To the Cangelosi Family,
Dr. Cangelosi was a caring, kind, considerate person. He was very through with his patients and gave them all of his attention. I remember when my mother had a problem with her eyes, he met us at his office on a Saturday to make sure that the problem was not getting worse. I know he will be missed. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Rest in peace
Anita M. Robertson

Patty Glaser

July 25, 2024

Glen, Keith, and Family: I am sorry to hear of your dad´s passing. What a full and wonderful life he led. I worked in the office for 5 years during college and just beyond. Dr. C, as we all called him, was funny, brilliant, and had a spark for life. He encouraged me to continue my education and establish a career. I went on to grow a personal and professional life, and your dad treated me and my family as family for many decades. I always enjoyed catching up with him during office visits and will always be grateful for his guidance early in my life. My deepest condolences to each of you as you celebrate a life well lived. Patty Glaser

Taylor Casey

July 24, 2024

Glen, Keith, and family, my deepest sympathy on the passing of your father.
You are in my prayers.

JoVerna Lewis Austin

July 24, 2024

Dr. Glen and family.
Your father will truly be missed.
He was a wonderful person.
You and your family are in my prayers.

Kathy Timothy

July 24, 2024

Condolences to the family. I worked as a Rad Tech at Hotel Dieu in the Surgery Department . One day the late Ms. Afford came and asked me if I could like to come into his Operating Room and watch him do a cataract surgery. I was so thrilled to see him do surgery. He was so kind and after the surgery he came after tending to his patient to explain exactly what he did. He went beyond what most people would have done. I would love to see your conversations in heaven with Dr. Glancy!

Kenny Spellman

July 24, 2024

On behalf of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart Alumni Association and Brother Martin High School, I offer our prayers and condolences. We will say a Mass in his memory.

Kenny Spellman ´84
Brother Martin High School

Sister Janine Beniger, CSJ

July 24, 2024

A good man, & a life well lived...To both Drs. Robert and Glen forever gratitude for your care of my mother (on the weekend) with advancing shingles on her face. You spared us a worst case scenario which will long be remembered. Rest now in grace & peace, dear Dr. Robert.
Thank you!
Sister Janine Beniger, CSJ

Augustine Foley

July 23, 2024

Dr. and Mrs. Cangelosi attended retreats at St. Joseph Abbey for years and were very supportive of that retreat program and friends of the late Fr. Thomas Perrier. His son, Dr. Keith Congelosi was eye doctor for many of us monks here in the abbey. I will offer Masses for Robert and his family.

Father Augustine Foley, O.S.B.
St. Joseph Abbey
St. Benedict, LA 70457

Lynne Castle

July 23, 2024

Dr. R.cared for my mother and me at various times. He was both highly skilled and compassionate. He was a blessing to us and many others. My sympathy to his family, and my prayers.

Curt Kronlage

July 23, 2024

Glen, Lisa and Keith,
Just found out about your Dad´s passing. My sincere condolences and may you all be given peace. Dr. Bob was an absolutely, wonderful man, Doctor and friend. I´m going to remember the most, his willingness to help his patients , and having the most compassionate, bed side manner. I also will remember how devoted he was to his children. Throughout his life, gathering the family for Holliday celebrations and family dinners. He truly had an amazing life, blessed with longevity and fullness of life , in all aspects.
My condolences, God bless Dr. Bob, and may his spirit flourish, for all eternity in heaven.
Curt Kronlage

July 23, 2024

I offer you my thoughts, prayers and well-wishes during this this time in your life. Thessalonians 4:14 For if we have faith that Jesus died and rose again, so too God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in death through Jesus.

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