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Dr. Jesus F. Yap, Jr., of Norwalk, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 with his loving family at his side. Born in the Philippines on May 21, 1944 and educated at the prestigious University of the Philippines, Dr. Yap immigrated to the US in 1968 to continue his medical training in Albany, NY where he met his future wife, Nancy Louise Moore. Dr. Yap was board certified in both Internal Medicine and Cardiology and held appointments at prominent medical institutions including Columbia University, NY Medical College, Norwalk Hospital and Stamford Hospital. From 1976, he served as Chief of Cardiology at St. Joseph's Medical Center (now Stamford Medical Center) and head of the Heart Institute for over 20 years as well as Chief of Medical Staff (1997/1998). He was a senior partner with Cardiology Associates, now Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County. Throughout his career, Dr. Yap was a tireless innovator; he conducted the first pacemaker operation in Stamford as well as the city's first balloon angioplasty. He was a passionate and tireless healer who provided his patients with outstanding care and compassion, as well as the occasional dose of humor. When asked by a nervous patient if he was a religious man, Dr. Jesus Yap pointed to his first name on his badge and replied, "Don't worry, you're talking to the top guy!" His love for his craft fueled his dedication to sharing his knowledge with his colleagues and community through regular lectures and publications and he continued to teach well after his retirement in 2012. Dr. Yap had an almost insatiable intellectual curiosity and loved to engage in spirited debate with his colleagues at the Prometheum and the State Street Debating Society in Stamford. He was an enthusiastic golfer and devout parishioner at St. Jerome's church in Norwalk. His greatest source of pride and entertainment were his grandchildren whom he indulged with candy and TV at every opportunity. In addition to his wife, Nancy, Dr. Yap is survived by his brothers, Romulo Yap and Roje Yap; his sisters, Jane Duka and Jennie Chan; daughter, Rosalina Yap Thomas and son-in-law, Justin Thomas; his son, Robert Yap and daughter-in-law, Son-Mi Lee; his son Stephen Yap and daughter-in-law Abbi Yap; as well as his grandchildren, Campbell Thomas, Reed Thomas, Logan Yap and Devon Yap. He was predeceased by his father, Jesus N. Yap; his mother, Rosalina Fulay Yap and his brother, Rolando Yap. Visitation will be held from 3-8 PM on Thursday, November 9, 2017at Thomas M. Gallagher Funeral Home (next to the Knights of Columbus) 453 Shippan Ave Stamford, CT (203)-359-9999. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on November 10, 2017 at St. Jerome's Roman Catholic Church 23 Half Mile Rd, Norwalk, CT . In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations made in his honor to the Love for Life Foundation in support of medical missions to rural villages in the Philippines at www.theloveforlife.org or to St. Jerome's church at http://www.stjeromenorwalk.org/. To send on-line condolences to the Yap family, please visit www.gallagherfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Jesus Yap
Donna (Gross) Palucci
October 30, 2023
I still talk about how Dr. Yap used to meet my father (Jack Gross) at the elevator for his appointments. He was very good to my dad. They had a beautiful Dr. patient relationship and an even better friendship. Never forgotten always remembered.
Janet Wagner, RN
October 31, 2022
I can still see Dr. Yap's smile as he came bustling down the hallway. He always had a kind word and smile that went from here to the moon and back. I know you're still smiling down on us and we miss you, Dr. Yap.
Michael M.
November 20, 2020
In memory of the best doctor I've ever known
Michael M
November 20, 2020
You will forever be missed the doctors here today don't compare to the wisdom and kindness of Dr. Jesus Yap. So many others miss you in addition to myself. May God grant you and your family peace. Thank you for the many years of your medical knowledge and friendship you were the best!
Michael M.
October 30, 2019
Remembering Dr. Yap who was not only a wonderful doctor but a wonderful person who really cared about people and always went the extra mile to try and help others.
Jonathan McWilliams
December 28, 2017
My first memory of Dr. Yap was the generosity given to me by him and his lovely wife. I left my home in Virginia after college and moved to Stamford for employment. When they heard I was struggling to find housing they offered their house to me at no cost for MORE THAN A MONTH. At the time I was a distant friend (at best) to the Yap family yet Jesus and Nancy treated me like one of their family. I went from living in a motel to Dr. Yap walking me into his immaculate study and offering his desk to me for my studies. Amazing hospitality.
His quips were absolutely the best. He had a clever way of poking fun at you, yet you felt like laughing right along with him because it was so friendly. In fact, my last memory of him was watching the summer Olympics and him guessing the winners before the event had started. I forget exactly why but even this simple interaction was comical to me.
Many people (myself included) gravitated toward him during parties because he always exuded liveliness. He was a magnet for goodwill and laughter. His passion for people and his family was abundantly clear as was his passion for life in general. While I will miss him, I can say with confidence that his legacy lives on through his family - they are an incredible bunch.
Michael M.
November 29, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear about Dr. Yap passing away, I've known him for so many years, he was my late mom's doctor and mine. Dr. Yap was not only such a brilliant, and wonderful doctor but he was also a good, kind Godly person, he was more than just a doctor he was a friend and he always went the extra mile to do his best to help others. I believe he is at peace with our Lord Jesus Christ, Dr. Yap was also a man of faith which not only explains his God gifted talent of being a wonderful doctor but also such an overall wonderful human being who will be missed my many. Grace and peace to Dr. Yap's family.
November 20, 2017
Dear Nancy and Family~My deepest condolences go out to you and yours~I am so sorry for your loss and wish you peace, love and strength~Lisa Loudon
Bob Lynch
November 13, 2017
While I never met Dr. Yap, he felt like a member of our family...someone who looked over my father's health for many, many years. If not for his kindness, compassion and skill, I don't know if my family would have had the quality of life with our dad that we so enjoyed. My parents had nothing but the best to say about him, and believed he was truly a special individual. Please know that he is living through all of us that he impacted, directly and in my case, indirectly. The world is a better place because of individuals like him. God bless.
Robert Labarre
November 12, 2017
Dear Nancy and Family-- Jes was a great presence in our lives, as younger Partners in Cardiology Associates. He was a mentor, and such an honorable man. The enormous tributes from all types of people whom he touched are testimony to a very rare and special individual.
November 11, 2017
Dear Nancy and family. i am so very sorry for your loss Dr Yap was a wonderful person he always was a quite person but i have to say he always had a smile on his face and you also had wonderful family from Wolfpit school May he rest in peace Amen
ANGELA DAZZO
November 11, 2017
To Dr. Yap's family,
My heartfelt sadness at the loss of such a wonderful human being! How blessed you were to have him and we who were fortunate enough to know him. My prayers for him and healing love for your family. Angel Dazzo
William Romero
November 10, 2017
Dear Brod Jess,
You were always quiet but ever smiling during the few times we met at our Phi Kappa Mu luncheons. May you rest in peace in the eternal Home above.Thank you for being a great mentor and model for the younger Phi's and thank you for your support of the Phi Kappa Mu International.
William "Bill" Romero, MD PKM'77 UPCM '81
josephine m ckeon
November 10, 2017
Dear Nancy and Family, So very sorry for your loss, I remember Dr.Yap. and your wonderful family from Wolfpit School.
Love to All.
Josephine, Bill (Ofiero) McKeon
Longs, South Carolina.
DONNA PALUCCI
November 10, 2017
Dear Yap family:
It is with a sad heart that we must say good bye to Dr. Yap. Dr. Yap was my father Jack Gross' doctor and friend. My father truly loved Dr Yap as did our family. I am so sorry we are unable to attend the funeral services due to my son graduating the Navy Nuclear Program in SC. Our blessings and condolences are with your family.
Donna Palucci,
Helen Gross,
Brian Gross
Helen Gross
November 10, 2017
To the Yap family:
I was so saddened to see the obituary for Jesus in the paper. For years my husband John "Jack" Gross was a patient of Dr. Yaps. Dr. Yap became part of our family. We loved him dearly because we knew in our heart of hearts Jack's longevity in life was due to Dr. Yaps commitment to his health. Dr. Yap always met my Jack at the elevator waiting for him with that big smile. That is what we would call the special treatment - he loved my Jack. They would discuss sports and Jack really enjoyed actually having an appointment with Dr. Yap. On the day that my husband passed Dr. Yap was there in his usual kind way to comfort me. He will be missed but never forgotten by myself and our family.
November 10, 2017
Our deepest condolence for the loss of our dear loving friend- Jess. We will always cherish the memories of his life well lived.
Love, Priscilla and Sen Pin
Stu Zarich
November 9, 2017
Steven, Robert and the rest of the Yap family, I would like to extend my condolences over the loss of your dad. Thankfully Jessie's suffering is over and he was able to pass naturally as was his wish. You should be proud to have had such a great dad and you'll always have those memories to relish. My prayers are with you guys and the rest the family.
Karen Stadtmiller
November 9, 2017
My name is Karen. My father, Henry Stadtmiller was the patient Dr Yap performed the first balloon angioplasty on, mentioned in his obituary. Because of him my father was able to walk me down the aisle at my wedding and see the birth of his grandson. Because of his kindness and skill he changed my life immeasurably. My deepest and heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Yap family. What an amazing and wonderful man. Thank you, thank you, thank you Dr. Yap.
Rob Polley
November 9, 2017
Mrs. Yap, Bobby, & Steve,
I'm so very sorry to hear that Dr. Yap has died. You are all in my thoughts & prayers.
Chris Basile
November 9, 2017
Dear Yap Family
Our deepest and sincerest condolences on the loss of an amazing man. May memories and love surround you during this difficult time.
The Basile Family
Charlie Lim
November 8, 2017
Dear Family of Respectful Dr. Yap,
Dr. Yap was a Great Doctor for my parents. We will never forget his humor and kindness. God's Love and Grace are always with you.
Maria Patras Stathopoulos
November 8, 2017
Dear Mrs. Yap and Family, I was in total shock when I was told the upsetting news of our wonderful, one of kind, human being family doctor and member's passing of my family !!! It was sudden and cried hysterically.
I had been calling your home to speak with him or you (if he was unable to) to get your mailing address to send him My heartfelt thanks for honoring me with his presence in coming to my mother's wake on July 20th if you recall. Her name Tasia Patras.
He was my father's doctor and good friend and continued being my mother's and watching over her with such care, concern and mutual respect. Indeed, he was the BEST IN ALL THAT HE WAS, HE DID AND STOOD FOR !!!
I will miss him so much but I know that Dr. Yap's spirit is alive and will always be with us. Take comfort in that. He left a tremendous legacy behind that not too many can say. Celebrate his memory.
May he Rest In Peace. Eternal be his memory. May you and your family always be in good health to remember him by.
God bless
With All My Love & Condolences
Maria Patras Stathopoulos
AVELINA QUA
November 7, 2017
We were shocked to hear that he is gone. Our deepest sympathy to Dr.Yap's family.He was my husband's cardiologist for over 30 years, such a great doctor, we love him so much, he will be greatly be missed! Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time. Dr. Yap, rest in peace and enjoy your everlasting life with our Lord!!
Jenny Reinoso Castellano
November 7, 2017
Dr Yap, Was my doctor since I was 4 years old. I will miss him dearly.
Prayers to his family. RIP my dear Doctor Yap Reinoso Castellano Family.
November 7, 2017
Dear Family of Dr. Yap,
For over 10 years, Dr. Yap took care of my mother, Anna Young and our uncle, His Eminence Ignatius Cardinal Kung. Dr. Yap was a great doctor to only because of his skills and training, most of all, his compassion, humor and respect to his patience. My family is most grateful to him. We will request a Holy Mass for the repose of his soul. His life was truly a gift to all those so fortunate to be under his care.
Joseph and Agnes Kung,
Stamford, CT
Joyce Grasty
November 6, 2017
To the Family of Dr.Jesus Yap-
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of a great and gifted physician. Dr.Yap became my husband's cardiologist at St. Joseph's Medical Center and served him with excellent care until his retirement. My husband passed away in Sept, but I'm sure he wouldn't have been here that long had it not been for the amazing care of Dr.Yap whom he dearly loved. They shared many jokes and had many laughs over the years. Rest in Peace Dr.Yap,you will be missed.
John Lasko
November 6, 2017
Thank you Dr Yap for being a good doctor and friend!
Lou DeNapoles
November 6, 2017
To the Yap family, Dr. Yap took care of many members of my family over the years. Always gave you all his attention. It was a pleasure to have known him. May he Rest In Peace.
Bonnie Margolis, RN
November 6, 2017
Dr. Yap was by far THE Best Cardiologist Ever. I worked with him at St. Joseph's Hospital back in 1976-77. He was so smart, kind and wonderful with patients and staff. ...and an excellent teacher and role model.I remember asking him what the best part of his limited time off was and he replied the Sunday mornings when his children would jump in bed with him. He was surely an angel walking this world disguised as a human. G-d rest your beautiful Soul and comfort your Family.
Janet Wagner
November 6, 2017
I will never forget your wonderful caring nature. May you rest in peace.
Rita Conte
November 6, 2017
Dear Nancy and Family of Dr. Yap,
My deepepst condolences on your loss and the loss to the medical community of Stamford. May he rest in peace.
November 6, 2017
My father passes away in April a day after his 90th birthday. If not for Dr. Yap, he would have passed away in his 50's. Very sorry for your loss to all of his family - he was a great doctor and person and gave many people longer life than then would have had otherwise. Ralph Bocchetta's daughter
Stephanie G
November 6, 2017
Dear Yap family,My sincere sympathy on the loss of Dr. Yap. Dr Yap was my husband's cardiologist and too care of my late husband. Dr. Yap had a great sense of humor and it was a pleasure to have known him.
November 6, 2017
Please accept my deepest sympathies on the passing of Dr. Yap.
His name is synonymous with compassion and excellent care. May he rest in peace.
Tess Lombard
November 5, 2017
With deepest sympathy on the passing of a most kind physician. It is no exaggeration to say Dr Yap saved lives and was a noble role model for those of us who chose a career in Medicine. Tess Kryspin Lombard, MD
November 5, 2017
Dear Yap Family,
My sincere condolences. Dr Yap's expertise and undeniable competency have brought excellent cardio care to my father (deceased) and myself for many years.
From: The PACUBAS family.
Karen Thompson Wood
November 5, 2017
To the Yap Family I am so sorry for your loss Dr Yapp was such a great Dr Yapp was the best he out my Mom pacemaker in and from then he was our Family he help Mom for years after that he will be sadly missed RIP Dr Yapp
Dr. Richard Sass
November 5, 2017
To the Yap Family, with sympathy and respect.
Dana Griffin
November 5, 2017
Dear Yap family, please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Although I do not know you personally, Dr. Yap kept my Father and Grandmother healthy and alive with his brilliant methods for many, many years. We were blessed to have Dr. Yap with us. May he rest in peace and may you all stay strong. Sending hugs to all, Dana
November 5, 2017
A rare individual, never too busy to stop and chat, always up-beat, always with a smile and never negative about anything except his golf game. I will miss him as will all who knew him.
Alan Weisel, M.D.
Linda Frangione
November 5, 2017
To the family of Dr. Yap what a special man GOD created in you Dr.Yap brilliant yet so humble.I will never forget you and your work,you will be deeply missed.Go and be with GOD.
Jan Blake
November 4, 2017
My sincerest condoleces to family. I was one a neighbor and when to RN school with his lovely wife Nancy and our children played together . Jes I will never forget how you encouraged me to pursue cardiology when graduated from RN school. Please know you were highly reguarded by myself and family. Jan Overton Blake
Katherine Alampi
November 4, 2017
May the memories of his work and commitment to helping people never fade. My deepest and heart felt condolences to all of you at this time. May you find peace and support
in each other.
Sincerely,
Katherine Alampi
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