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1956
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William Conforti Obituary
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for William Conforti
Jeannette Hospital
July 25, 2025
You loved the Marx Brothers and their wit! You laughed when a child came into the ER and said that she puts animals crackers in her soup. You told her that she must have been watching the Marx Brothers movies!!!
Joan Midlo
July 21, 2025
I worked on former 2B, steady daylight, McKeesport Hospital, when he was a resident.
He was a big NY Mets fan; I was a big Pgh Pirates fan.
We got to talking a lot, because of that.
I invited him to a Pirates/Mets game at Three Rivers, then.
I remember also, seeing him, the few years he, worked in the hospital ER, when I was steady nights.
During that time, I told him how my Mom was dying in 1988-89.
I know he left the hospital went to Monsour; also, Mon Valley, I believe, before setting up his own practice with his friend, Joe Mollura.
Last I saw him was at his friend's wake; he remembered me, we spoke, nicely.
I feel bad that he passed so soon, and, so young, yet.
My condolences to his Son, and, family.
May he rest in eternal peace.
Immaculate Conception friends
July 13, 2025
You enjoyed the music of Frankie Lymon who was from the Big Apple! You lived & breathed New York City! We're so surprised that you didn't stay in NYC! Thanks for coming to PA & changing so many lives!!!
Hospital friends
July 9, 2025
Your friends from New York City would send you the Black and White cookies that you would bring in every Christmas season. We would say to you, you only live once. You would say YOU LIVE EVERY DAY AND DIE ONLY ONCE!!! What words of wisdom!!!
New York City fans
July 9, 2025
Thanks for introducing us to the St Joseph's Day Cavazunes!
We never knew that chickpeas could make such delicious cookies! You were always teaching us things about the medical field and Italian food and last but not least New York City! You always endorsed growing and blooming where God puts you! You certainly grew & blossomed in PA! Now you're planted in our local cemetery and we'll still visit you Sweet William!!!
Hospital friends
July 9, 2025
Thanks for the delicious food that you used to bring into the ER when you worked with us! We enjoyed the pizzelles at Christmas time! The St Joseph's Day treats were tasty too. We brought in treats for your birthday in March along with St Patrick's Day food! You really knew how to help others and live it up!!!
Bensonhurst friends
July 8, 2025
You were a New Yorker through and through! You never lost your New York accent! See you in Heaven!
Friends
July 6, 2025
You were always entertaining us with trivia about New York City and people who were born there. On November 23 you reminded us that Harpo Marx & Billy the Kid were born that day in NYC. Your mind was so engaging & in perpetual motion!
Jeannette patients
July 6, 2025
Conforti means comfort in Italian! You comforted many people in your lifetime from physical & mental & emotional pain. Your humor was like that of Patch Adams! You were unlike any physician that I ever knew! You could naturally tell when someone was in pain down to the marrow and when someone was in pain down to their soul! There will never be another one like you our friend!!!
Dougan family
July 6, 2025
I was shopping this weekend for 4th of July decorations. I saw a Statue of Liberty decoration and told the store that the amount of spikes in her crown was incorrect. Because of you we know that she has 7 spikes for the 7 seas and 7 continents! You were always teaching us things. You were our Sweet William who always bloomed where you were planted. Your roots grew well in Pennsylvania and Florida! You touched more lives than your family will ever know!!!
Craig T & Cheri M. Piper
July 5, 2025
May he rest in eternal peace. Our sympathy to the entire family.
Joshua J.C. Baranski
July 5, 2025
Love and Prayers, Doc! I'll miss you and Dr. Joe!!
Pennsylvania friends
July 4, 2025
On the 4th of July you would remind us that New York City got the Statue of Liberty in 1884. You also told us that she has 7 spikes in her crown for the 7 seas and 7 continents of the world!!! You were so proud of the city that welcomed the biggest volume of immigrants to our country.
The people of Pennsylvania were only too happy to welcome you to our state Sweet William. It was probably with mixed emotions that the immigrants left their homeland but made a better life in the United States. It was probably with mixed emotions that you left NYC. I'm not sure if you had a better life in PA but you made our lives better here in PA!!!
Friend
July 4, 2025
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY in Heaven!
You were an all American boy from the Big Apple! You were as American as apple pie! You loved being an American and all of the people in America! We often asked if you missed New York City and you replied that Pennsylvania is your new home and you could always go back for a visit. But we knew in our heart that you many times missed the City That Never Sleeps!!! But I must say that Pittsburgh has it's share of excitement for those of us who was born here and never visited New York City. NYC really stuck together and got back on it's feet after September 11. No wonder you were so proud of being a native New Yorker just like the song!!!
North Huntingdon neighborhood
July 4, 2025
I'll never forget your constant kidding around at the hospital. One day during lunch time you said that you were going out to eat! And you did. You stepped outside and ate a candy bar!!! You could have been a comedian easily. It would have been pure profit! You wouldn't have even had to pay a script writer! As you always said: LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE. IT HAS NO SIDE EFFECTS OR COPAYS. IT'S 100 PERCENT FREE!!!
Immaculate Conception Irwin
July 4, 2025
You were happy to have met Jackie Gleason years ago! He was another New Yorker who made your city proud. Actually when we think back on your humor you took on certain traits from the Stooges and Marx Brothers and Jackie Gleason etc etc. Your greatest medical hero was Dr Jonas Salk who came to the Pittsburgh area and you made mention of him always! He & Dr Starzl and Dr Fu were famous names in Allegheny County but you were one of the best in Westmoreland County. Thanks for making Western Pennsylvania a better place due to your medical knowledge and humor and genuine concern! You gave your patients spiritual guidance too by praying for them and offering them a rosary or scapular or medal or mantilla for the older ladies who still wear one to Mass. You never lost your Catholic values and tried to heal everyone in your path just like Jesus! Your family really needs to be proud of you!!!
Monsour Hospital
July 4, 2025
When you used to sing the Stooge's songs we used to sing back to you The Boy from New York City! You really had a way with people and your patients. You were like Patch Adams who made the patients laugh and sometimes used humor as your medicine! You may have seemed unusual to some people but being yourself was your usual demeanor!!!
See you in Heaven!
Friends
July 4, 2025
We compared you to Jonas Salk who was born in New York City and came to Western Pennsylvania to help others. He did his research in Pittsburgh PA and changed the lives of countless millions! Although you may have not touched millions of people you certainly changed the lives of countless patients in the medical field and even in the general public with your never ending humor and kindness and generosity. You touched more lives than what you realized!
England will one day have a King William but Pennsylvania had a William who was the King of comedy!
Friend
July 4, 2025
On a 4th of July you put five fingers from one hand behind my head and 2 from the other. In all there were 7 fingers behind my head! You then said "Now you look like the Statue of Liberty!" Like a true New Yorker, you were always keeping New York City in the back of your mind!!!
Angelo
July 3, 2025
You loved people from all backgrounds and were happy to have met Gerry Cooney. You mentioned to him that you had Irish Friends from Breezy Point! You liked St Patrick's Day but really loved Columbus Day because Christopher Columbus was an Italian man like you!!!
Gottlieb family
July 3, 2025
Only the good die young & you were EXCELLENT!!!
Larry Tavlarides
July 2, 2025
Dr. Conforti was the man. He was my doctor for many years and reconnected years later on a whim at a local medical facility. Always a gentleman, a strong man of faith and family, my family was blessed to have such a good man as our doctor. Thank you for being the best; we love you.
Sincerely,
Larry Tavlarides and family
Tutino family
July 2, 2025
You really held the interest of our family when talking about New York City and Italian food. We were from Brooklyn and you were from Queens! Our friends the Mercados were from the Bronx. Each section had it's interesting points & people. Bottom line, we were all New Yorkers and proud of it!!!
Your patients
July 2, 2025
We called you Dr Confetti because you were all over the place! You were always moving about talking to everyone that was in your path. No one was a stranger to you. We would ask how can you just walk up to perfect strangers and talk. You responded with I only talk to imperfect strangers because we're all imperfect. There's no perfect person except Jesus.
You were such an inspiration to us! We'll never get over you!!!
Fulvio and Assunta
July 2, 2025
We used to kid you about being from Queens which was Archie Bunker's neighborhood! We never knew anyone who was so proud of being a New Yorker like you!
We're surprised that you left the Big Apple but glad that you came to Pennsylvania!!!
See you in Heaven Paesan!!!
Friends
July 2, 2025
To the family of Dr Conforti:
We're hoping that you can video the funeral for us to see!
Coworkers
July 2, 2025
Sweet William
We'll say a rosary for you today and take flowers to your grave!
Probably sweet Williams in your honor!!!
Linda Walling
July 2, 2025
Rest in peace Bill. you were an awesome friend and coworker. If not for you I would not be here today! Heaven has received a very special angel! Fly high my friend!
Coworkers
July 1, 2025
You & Dr Garzarelli were our favorite doctors!!!
Jeannette Hospital nurse
July 1, 2025
We really hope that your family recorded your comedy to view for years to come. Hopefully they recorded the Stooges song SWINGING THE ALPHABET that you always enjoyed singing to us at Jeannette Hospital!!! We'll never be the same for having known you. You taught us things about medical knowledge and even how to treat others. You always followed the Golden Rule. You loved working with Dr Celestine in the Jeannette Hospital ER! Both of you made the shifts go so quickly!!!
Jeannette ER
July 1, 2025
You used to say "Soitenly Toots" to the girls in the ER at Jeannette Hospital! We loved your impressions of the Stooges and Marx Brothers!
New York City really gave the world a lot of comedians and you were one of them! You & Dr Hosmer were our favorite ER doctors!!!
Dr Stephen Roman staff
July 1, 2025
Dr Geoff's comment about you is so true. You were another Dean Martin. You were classy and an entertainer. Your good Italian looks & style were your trade mark! You were a natural with the public. There wasn't anything fake about you. You could have been a comedian as well as a doctor. You were a real asset to the world!!! Your charm & personality were out of this world!!!
Classmates
July 1, 2025
We're not surprised that you communicated with the HAM radio because you were a people person 200%. You loved entertaining people and never ran out of things to say to make them laugh and feel good about themselves!!! You were always for the underdog and less fortunate! You loved children especially! Artie was your pride and joy!
Thanks for all of your generosity and words of wisdom!
Church friends
July 1, 2025
You loved people of all backgrounds and religions and financial differences. You treated everyone equally. You never showed any partiality to anyone. You were one of a kind! I'm not sure if you had siblings but it's too bad that there weren't more in this world like you! You were an excellent doctor and human being! Heaven is so fortunate to have you!!!
A former patient
July 1, 2025
Dr. Conforti was not only a great doctor, he was a great man. He cared about his patients and went above and beyond. Sending prayers and love to his family and friends.
Cortese family
July 1, 2025
You & Dr Joe & Dr Kuo were all born in New York and went to Heaven too soon! All of you touched so many lives and will be forever remembered for your intelligence and genuine concern for people!!!
Geoff Monsour
June 30, 2025
Bill and I go back nearly 40 years from our early career days at Monsour Medical Center. Bill was constant laughs, and smiles. He was and always will be one of my best `buds´ from those days. He was Dean Martin reincarnated for sure. Classy and stylish. I am heartbroken at this news. I can only imagine what you and Joe Mollura (another great guy) are up to in heaven. I can only hope to meet you again. My deepest sympathies to Jody and your family. You left much too soon
Catherine Markee
June 30, 2025
A great work friend. Always loved working with Bill. He took loving care of my grandmother when I had to relocate her here from Ohio. Fly high, dear friend.
Betsy Prejza
June 30, 2025
May God's Love and Grace comfort you all through this very difficult time.
My deepest condolences and prayers.
I worked with Dr.Conforti at Monsour Medical Center, he was a great Dr. and friend. All I can think of is Bill and Joe in heaven having a great time together again.
They were 2 for the Finest Dr.s I was Blessed to know them both.
Friend
June 30, 2025
Annie
June 30, 2025
Jody,
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear husband.
It is hard for us to comprehend what has happened but the only way to truly survive is to trust in our heavenly Father to guide us. Bill already knew the way to heaven and set such an example to his family.
I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
God will provide and send you many blessings for your service.
Much love,
Annie
Adamsburg patient
June 30, 2025
Thanks Mr and Mrs Conforti for the excellent job that you did bringing Dr Conforti into this world and showing him how to treat people! He was a true example of Christ's love!
Unterman family
June 30, 2025
We loved your New York City accent and now you're in Heaven with many native New Yorkers like the 3 Stooges and Marx Brothers etc.
You guys make me feel proud to be a New Yorker!
Jeannette Hospital ER
June 30, 2025
You enjoyed talking about HAM communication and even shortwave radios. You used to laugh about the Munsters episode when Herman was involved with the HAM radio!
You were interesting to talk to & constantly kept everyone's attention! Thanks for coming to Pennsylvania! The people in Jeannette adored you because there was a huge Italian population and you could speak their language!!!
McKeesport friend
June 30, 2025
You & Dr Mollura were our favorite Italian boys!!!
You were natural endorphins!
If I were not Italian I'd be bored!!!
Joyce Lynelle Maybach
June 30, 2025
What a horrible loss. Such a kind man!
Native New Yorker
June 30, 2025
Dr Conforti
We discussed the similarities between the Italian and Jewish people because of our commonalities! We're both from New York and saw the beautiful sights and people of New York. As we agreed many times both heritages are family oriented and have a lot of the same physical appearances. We both love family and friends and food and fun! Numerous people have even told us that we are natural medicine for laughter!
You were paid to be a doctor but threw in the laughter for free!!!
Shalom my friend!
Averbach family
Patients
June 30, 2025
We called you Dr Confetti because everyday was a holiday for you! You celebrated life everyday to the fullest! As you reminded us LIVE EVERY DAY AS YOUR LAST BECAUSE ONE OF THESE DAYS YOU'RE GOING TO BE RIGHT!!!
We loved you and will miss you!!!
Jeannette Hospital friends
June 30, 2025
The people in Jeannette Hospital adored you and your 3 Stooges humor and songs.
Your friend Dr Kuo died March 23 which is your birthday! Now you're both in Heaven! We loved your New York City humor. You adored being Italian!
See you in Heaven!!!
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