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ANTHONY IMPARATO Obituary

IMPARATO--Dr. Anthony.

Dr. Anthony Michael Imparato, 95, passed on February 12 in St. Petersburg. One of the founding fathers of vascular surgery. Chief of Vascular Surgery at NYU for over 20 years. Family and Friends are invited to a Celebration on Friday, March 16 at the Westminster Shores Chapel, St. Petersburg, FL. For photos and Condolences visit: beachmemorial.com.

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Published by New York Times on Feb. 21, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for ANTHONY IMPARATO

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31 Entries

Susan Santilli

March 26, 2025

Remembering Dr. Anthony Imparato. (My Dad Nino's cousin). Rest In Peace Always.

T K MONG, MD

March 24, 2025

In loving memory of a wonderful person. I will love you and miss you always.

Michele LeDuc

April 20, 2023

My apologies to the family of Dr. Imparato... I spelled it originally in my message, Imperato... I am truly sorry. Also, I didn't realize his death was in 2018 not 2023. To me it seemed like just 2 weeks ago. Either way he was an amazing man. A man that saved my life and many, many more.

Michele LeDuc

April 20, 2023

Dr. Imperator saved my life in 1975 when I was 25. I just now had this feeling to look him up only to find that he passed 2 months ago. I went to him because he was reference by another doctor, Stuart Ring, who got all his training from Dr. Imperato so he recommended and called the doctor to set up an appointment for me. I lived with excruciating headaches all of my life. Said and done, I had renal artery stenosis and had to wait awhile to have the operation but I got it just before Christmas. My dad was at St. Barnabas hospital dying from cancer at the same time. When I was released from NYU we drove right to St. Barnabas. My dad stayed alive long enough to raise his head and see me. The nurse said he stayed alive long enough to see I was alright and survived the operation. He died that night. Thank you Dr. Imperator, you not only saved my life but you gave my dad his last moment to look into my eyes and see that I survived and the love I had for him. You were an amazing man. I remember all the interns you had surrounding my bed when I came in for my appointment and they couldn't find my blood pressure. The doc kept saying, "keep pumping!" I can chuckle now but it was a long time coming. Again, thank you.

Marie Corio

June 15, 2018

Dear Mimi, we probably met sometime during the years our parents were actively involved. And I certainly heard alot about you from Kate Chieco, a dear friend since high school.

Your parents were dear friends of my parents. I met your father and mother at several parties my parents had over the years. It was impossible not to recognize your father's brilliance within minutes of speaking with him. I remember several intellectually stimulating discussions with him. I am so glad to have known him. He expanded my thinking and I will always remember him.

My father recently passed. Both he and Tony were icons for me and inspired me. My thoughts and sympathy go out to you and your family.

I am sorry to write this months after your father had passed, but Kate Chieco just mentioned his passing recently. My mother sends her sympathies as well. She loved Tony and Agatha.

Warmest regards
Marie Corio

Dr. Jay Lipoff and son (Emery)

Jay Lipoff

May 8, 2018

I am sorry to learn of the passing of Dr. Imperato. I knew him and his son-in-law, Dr. John Cotton (a classmate of mine, NYU School of Medicine, 1975).
Dr. Imparato was a great man and great surgeon.

Susan Santilli

April 19, 2018

I am very sorry to hear about Dr. Anthony Imparato's passing.
You have my very deepest sympathy.
Your dad lived a long and rewarding life and accomplished so much in his lifetime. He will long be remembered as the hardworking, intelligent and loving man that he was.The tribute movie shows that he lived a happy life with his family. My father, Nino Santilli and your father were first cousins. It was so nice to see my parents in a photo, as part of that movie.
We also remember your beautiful mom, Agatha. May they rest peacefully together in heaven. Sincerely, Susan Santilli and the Santilli family.

Thank you Dr. Imparato, a great man and surgeon.

Gary Giangola

March 13, 2018

Alice Bray

March 6, 2018

I never had the honor of meeting Dr. Imparato, but I knew about him because he performed innovative, life-extending surgery on my late stepfather more than 40 years ago. My stepfather didn't have a lot to say about doctors, but he did have a few things to say about Dr. Imparato -- that he was smart, nice AND could talk about fly fishing. I am very sorry for your loss.

Floyd Donahue

March 3, 2018

Tough Tony will be remembered and missed by myriads of surgeons trained by him through sometimes endless vascular exercises. A doctor's doctor of the best example.

Floyd J. Donahue, MD 1960=65 NYU?Bellvue

Joy Sommers

March 1, 2018

I was so sorry to learn of Dr. Imparato's death. I worked for him from 1970 until I moved to Maryland in December of 1986. I am so grateful to have known this remarkable man. Even back then, I felt that it was a privilege to work for him. He was not just a great surgeon. He was one of those few and far between doctors who never minded saying that he didn't know something, which admittedly was not often. I do remember this one time when he had a patient that he was very troubled about. Only after getting the patient's permission did he gather all her records including every x-ray and every test that had been performed while under his care. He made ten copies of everything. He then wrote a letter to ten doctors, each one being a doctor he respected. These doctors were from all over the world and he asked each of them if they could help him help his patient. Each package contained multiple x-rays, MRIs, CTs, every test and all the correspondence generated while this patient was under his care, a very long time. Each package was quite heavy. I remember asking him how he wanted them sent. He told me each was to be sent certified mail to each doctor. I don't remember the cost but it was a lot. He did all of this at his own expense.

A friend texted me yesterday telling me that Dr. Anthony Imparato had died. Suddenly my world was not nearly as bright. The world has lost a truly great man. Rest In Peace, Dr. Imparato.

Eileen Cerne

February 27, 2018

Dr Imparato was a wonderful physician and a very kind and lovely person. I knew him while working at NYU Medical Center in my first nursing position.He was loved and respected by the nurses who worked with him and by his patients. I am saddened to hear of his death.

Richard Pesikoff

February 26, 2018

I was sorry to learn of Dr. Imparato's death. Dr. Imparato, or "Tough Tony" was one of my favorite and helpful teachers at NYU in the early 60s while I became a psychiatrist and not a surgeon. Dr. Imparato taught me how to be a good doctor. Thank you, Dr. Imparato for your patience and your insights. Your memory and your legacy will live long after you.

Richard B. Pesikoff, M.D.

Frank DeLuca

February 25, 2018

Dear Mimi,
So sorry to hear about the death of your father. I have very fond memories of time with you and your family growing up.
Frank DeLuca

Russel Patterson

February 25, 2018

And old and dear friend, and, finally, a great loss.

February 25, 2018

Dear Mimi,

Your dad was such a special person. Kind, intelligent, with many passions - his family, medicine and his beloved fishing. It was such a pleasure knowing your family first in Santa Rosa and then New York. I know you will miss your dad -
Love to you and your family and my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Deanne Trombetta Marbach

Avram Shapiro

February 25, 2018

I was a practicing podiatrist in the 80's and 90's. Although I never met Dr. Imperato, I know his passing is a great loss to us all. I would send him my patients that couldn't walk. They would come back to me to say that thanks to Dr. Imperato they could now dance.

Avram M. Shapiro, D.P.M.

February 25, 2018

Dr. Imparato was my Dad's vascular physician. I would accompany my Dad on his visits and we both agreed that he was not only the most brilliant in his field but absolutely the nicest and most compassionate Doctor we had ever dealt with. The mere mention of his name to others brought only accolades. We only have the fondest memories of him and his care.

February 25, 2018

A fine fishing companion and a great person. The photos bring back so many wonderful memories.

Russel Patterson
Prof. of Neurosurgery, Cornell (retired)

William Russo

February 25, 2018

The Italian Heritage and Culture Committee of New York, Inc. extends our condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, patients and all who were influenced by Dr. Anthony Imperato during his life of abundant love and service to humanity.
William Russo, Board Member
www.italytculturemonth.org

John Cotton

February 23, 2018

We fished the world together. Lake Trout on Great Bear Lake in Canada, Arctic Char on the Coppermine River above the Arctic Circle, Large-mouth Bass on Candlewood Lake, Atlantic Salmon on the Midfjardara River in Iceland, Bluefish from Great Point on Nantucket, Bonefish on the flats of the Florida Keys, Mahi-Mahi off St. Croix, Virgin Island. My mentor, my teacher, my fishing buddy and so much more. I will miss you.

February 23, 2018

Dear Colleagues,

It is with great sadness that we write to inform you of the passing of our esteemed colleague, Anthony Imparato, M.D. who served as Professor and Chief of the Division of Vascular Surgery at NYU from 1968 through 1991. He died on February 12, 2018 at the age of 95.

Dr. Imparato served in the US Naval Reserves from 1943-1953, and saw active duty during World War II. He attended NYU Medical School, and ultimately completed his surgical training at Bellevue Hospital in 1956. Tony was promoted to the academic rank of Professor of Surgery in 1975.

Dr. Imparato was a respected teacher and prolific writer. He presented over 200 invited lectures and had over 170 peer reviewed publications. Most notably, Dr. Imparato was one of six vascular surgeons who established the subspecialty of vascular surgery in 1980, and he received one of the first six board certificates in vascular surgery. This history is well chronicled in the book Band of BrothersCreators of Vascular Surgery, -Ed. Andrew Dale, MD. He was an officer in virtually all major vascular societies in the United States, as well as in some international societies, and was elected to the post of the President of the Society for Vascular Surgery (the premier U S national vascular society) in 1985. He was also instrumental in establishing training programs for vascular surgeons around the United States, and dedicated much of his professional life to the education and training of vascular surgeons globally.

As an avid fisherman, Dr. Imparato travelled globally in pursuit of this passion. He retired from practice at NYU in 1991, and remained as Professor Emeritus and Chief Emeritus until his passing. He is remembered by his patients for his devotion and compassion, by his trainees for his perfectionism and tirelessness, and by his colleagues for his collegiality and inquisitive mind.

Tony Imparato, M.D. was preceded in death by his wife Agatha, and is survived by daughter Mimi, son-in-law John Cotton, and two grandchildren, Sonia and Alexander Cotton by his daughter Karen (deceased).

H. Leon Pachter M.D. F.A.C.S
____________________________________________________________________________
The George David Stewart Professor and Chair Department of Surgery NYU Langone Health

Mark A. Adelman, MD
________________________________
The Frank J. Veith, MD Professor and Chief
Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
Vice Chair for Strategy and Business Development, Department of Surgery
NYU Langone Health

February 22, 2018

IMPARATO!
IMPARATO, TRANSLATIONS: LEARNED, ADEPT, CLEVER AS A SURGEON
CURIOSITY,CREATIVE AS A SCIENTIST;
CHARM, FRIENDLINESS AS A PERSON.
MY TEACHER,MENTOR, FRIEND, BROTHER (I NEVER HAD) FOR 69 YEARS STARTING 1949 NYU MEDICAL SCHOOL. A REAL TRAILBLAZER!
YOU ARE MISSED. MICHAEL A PAGLIA, MD AND FAMILY

February 22, 2018

Thank you Dr. Imparato for saving my son, Alex Barbera with your God given talent and Faith.

Patrick Lamparello, MD

February 22, 2018

The word hero is used often. Dr. Anthony Imparato was my hero. A renaissance man who felt comfortable in the laboratory, operating room, or fishing. He taught multiple generations of doctors and his legacy lives through these doctors who practice the art and science of medicine which he instilled in us. He will be remembered by this surgeon forever.

Sincerely

February 21, 2018

May you celebrate a life well-lived and cherish the many memories created along the way. May you find strength & gain comfort and God's loyal love. Psalms 103:8

February 21, 2018

Tony was a beloved figure to non surgeons at NYU as well. Fearless, highly accomplished. A true pioneer.
Peter H. Berczeller M.D.

Marc Sevigny

February 21, 2018

Dear Mimi,

So sorry for your loss. Its great that he lived to 95. Unusual for men to live that long. The photos showed he had a fabulous life. God Bless.

Melvin Brown

February 21, 2018

You were one of the best instructors at NYU Surgery. I learned more from you than any other teacher. Rest in peace, Tony.
With respect and love, your student,
Melvin D Brown,MD, class of 1958.

Pascal James Imperato, MD, MPH&TM, MACP

February 14, 2018

Anthony M. Imparato is a monumental figure in American medicine. A pioneer in the field of vascular surgery, his groundbreaking research into the causes of arteriosclerosis greatly advanced the medical and surgical management of patients with this disease. He translated his research findings into clinical practice which greatly aided his patients and those of other practitioners who followed his lead. As Chief of the Division of Vascular Surgery and Professor of Surgery at New York University Langone Medical Center, he was a superb teacher, mentor and role model for generations of residents, fellows, and medical students. In addition to being a skilled surgeon, clinical researcher, and teacher, he was above all a dedicated and caring physician. He was also someone who carried his outstanding achievements with great modesty. His professional and scientific standing is attested to not only by his numerous papers in the peer-reviewed scientific medical literature, but also by his prominent profile in "Band of Brothers," which chronicles the history of vascular surgery. By any measure he stands tall in the pantheon of outstanding physician of our age.

Tony was a devoted husband and father, and recently delighted in being a great grandfather. As he did in medicine and surgery, he also excelled in raising orchids and fishing. During retirement in Florida he kept intellectually engaged, especially by attending academic events at nearby Eckerd College and by residing in a community where he learned much about other knowledge domains from neighbors.

We used to say to one another that he was "a" and that I was "e" because we respectively spelled our surnames Imparato and Imperato. But, my grandfather spelled it Imparato, changed during my father's generation to Imperato. We also spoke about the island of Ventotene in the Bay of Naples to where some of our ancestors were banished for their political and intellectual activism during the eighteenth century. He wrote the following inscription in my copy of "Band of Brothers": "Aren't we lucky to have inherited the big 'I' genes!." We were indeed.

Gary Giangola MD

February 13, 2018

The world has lost a leader within the field of vascular surgery. Dr. Imparato taught sound surgical principles and techniques to hundreds of residents, fellows and students over the years. Through his own hands and his teaching he saved and improved thousands of lives. He made a real difference. You will be missed. Thank you my teacher. Rest in peace for your work lives on.

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