Dr. Richard Sartini

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Richard Sartini Obituary

Dr. Richard (Rick) Sartini, age 63 of Palm Springs, Calif. died on February 19, 2010 in Salt Lake City, Utah of a lung infection. Born in Meriden, Conn. on June 23, 1946, he was a graduate of Tufts University Medical School and was board certified in internal and pulmonary medicine. He was a member of the American College of Physicians, the Orange County Medical Association, the CA Medical Association and the AMA. He practiced internal medicine in San Jose, Calif. from 1976-78. He started a pulmonary practice in 1980 in South Orange County and San Clemente Hospital where he was director of the respiratory department. Dr. Sartini loved to travel; had a keen interest in foreign languages and was an expert skier. He was a member of SAGA LA and San Diego, Gamma Mu and Palm Springs French Club. Dr. Sartini is survived by his mother, Mrs. Lena (Sartini) Kuzmak; a brother, Atty. Thomas L. Sartini; a sister, Marybeth Wishart; and numerous friends in Southern California. His family will always be grateful to his longtime friend, Judy Duersch, and her husband Nolan, for their dedication and care. A Celebration of his Life will take place in Palm Springs at a time to be determined. Donations may be made to the Make a Wish Foundation, P.W. 749596, Los Angeles, CA, 90074. www.jferryfh.com

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Published by The Desert Sun from Feb. 27 to Mar. 4, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Sartini

8 Entries

Thomas Eagan,MD

March 17, 2010

Rick and I were classmates at Holy Cross and were good friends from freshman year in "pre-med". We reconnected briefly in LA while I was visiting my sons at Pepperdine. We will all miss that wonderful smile, laugh, and twinkle in his eye! My heartfelt condolences go out to his friends and family.

Lorrie Belcher

March 2, 2010

So sorry to have such a wonderful human being leave us. I met Rick while he was with Judy and Nolan and he was such a delight. He is in good hands.

March 2, 2010

I met Rick many years ago on a ski trip to Taos New Mexico. There was no snow to ski on so we wandered through art galleries. We lost touch for at least a decade and thankfully met up again through SAGA ski club around 4 years ago. After which, we got to spend time together in Palm Springs and on ski various trips, most memorable of which was Whistler. Rick was a gentle, kind and courageous soul. I liked him very much. My deepest sympathies to his mother, and his entire family. He will be missed.

Richard A. Gross
Palm Springs

Evan J. Van Antwerp

February 28, 2010

William Wordsorth said it best:
"Though the radiance which was once so bright,
Be now forever taken from my sight,
Though nothing can bring back the hour
Of splender in the grass, of glory in the flower;
We will grieve not, rather find
Strength in what remains behind."
Great memories of my ski buddy and Palm Springs friend, come to mind: Dinner and shows at the casinos; ski trips, both with Saga LA and San Diego;
working in the LA Saga booth every year at Gay Pride; and when I was diagnosed with prostate cancer, he came with me for my 2nd opinion on treatments, and phoned the head Doctor at MD Anderson's Proton Beam Prostate Cancer Center to get his view which helped me decide.
Au revoir Rick.

Ronald Saltzman

February 27, 2010

Condolences to the family of my good friend Rick. I got to know Richard well during the years he was first diagnosed with his cancer in San Clemente, in the 1980's. Many here still remember him and will sense the loss.

Henry Toman

February 25, 2010

My heartfelt condolences to Rick's family and friends from a fellow Maloney Spartan and Holy Cross Crusader who hepled convince him to attend that college which, in turn, helped form such a caring and impressive person.

Ron and Lucy Meoni

February 24, 2010

What an amazing career--he accomplished so much in so short a period of time! We knew he had been ill for some time but his death is sad news to the both of us.
Love and sympathy to all his family.
Ron and Lucy Meoni

Aline Laurendeau Dynder

February 24, 2010

Richard and I were classmates -graduating calss of 1964 at MHS . I was impressed to read of his accomplishments,though not surprised as he was definitly very bright. My prayers and heartfelt sympathy goes out to your entire family. Aline Laurendeau Dynder

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