ENRICO DAVOLI Obituary

DAVOLI ENRICO DAVOLI, M.D. (Age 85) Of Amelia Island, Florida passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2017. Born in Queens, New York City, he received a B.A. in Biology from New York University (1952), and his Medical Degree from Georgetown University Medical Center (1956). Dr. Davoli was a pediatrician in private practice in McLean, Virginia for over 45 years. While living in Virginia, he and his wife were longtime parishioners of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Washington, DC. Since relocating to Florida in 2009, they have been parishioners of St. Michael Catholic Church of Amelia Island. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 59 years, Jane Simpson Davoli (1926- 2015), and by their sixth child, Paul (1965-1988). Dr. Davoli's loss is mourned by his adoring children: Cecilia (Baltimore, MD), Francis (Boulevard, CA), Michael (Alpharetta, GA), Joseph (Falls Church, VA) and Joanmarie (Amelia Island, FL). He was the adored grandfather of Ilaria, Dion, Isabella, Austin, and Quintin (FL), and Annamaria and Paul (VA). He was the honored father-in-law to Bill Thompson (FL) and Margaret Hoeger (VA). He was the beloved brother of his adoring only sister, Elizabeth Davoli (NJ). Enrico and Jane loved their home on Amelia Island and spent many happy years here after their retirement from Virginia. Enrico described Jane as his "Irish Rose" and felt her loss every day. Despite great sadness, Enrico focused on his many talents over the past 20 months. He founded the Italian Club at Osprey Village, he held art shows exhibiting his abstract acrylic paintings, he became a proud member of the Nassau County Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES), he enjoyed meetings with the St. Michael's Men's Club, and he relished his role boxing as "Kid Rico" at the YMCA's Parkinson's Therapy Class. The Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 21, 2017 at St. Michael Catholic Church with the Reverend Father Jose Kallukalam, Celebrant. A luncheon will follow the Mass in the parish hall. Dr. Davoli will be laid to rest with his wife and son in Bosque Bello Cemetery. His family will receive friends on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Burgess Chapel of Oxley Heard where the Vigil Service for the deceased will be held at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to one of the following three worthwhile causes: (1) The Paul R. A. Davoli Memorial Scholarship Fund of the Georgia Institute of Technology, Office of Development, 177 North Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia 30332-0220. (2) The Nassau County Council on Aging, 102 North 13th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034; whose dedicated, kind-hearted employees cared for Enrico. (3) The East Nassau Team of Community Hospice, c/o Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257; who provided comfort to the family and supplies for his care. Please share his Life Story and leave your condolences and memories at www.oxleyheard.com OXLEY - HEARD FUNERAL DIRECTORSOXLEY - HEARD FUNERAL DIRECTORS

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Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 21, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for ENRICO DAVOLI

7 Entries

Angela Puglisi

August 10, 2017

My deepest sympathy to the Davoli Family
on the loss of Dr Enrico Davoli
Enrico was a dear friend who contributed his talents, kindness and caring to the HRC community in DC .He leaves a void in the community but his memory lives on

Valerie Williams

July 31, 2017

I wish to express our deepest sympathy to the Family on behalf of my family and myself. Dr Davoli was such a dear soul with an enormous and kind heart. Our memories are from McLean as we shared many relationships. My mother, worked in the office, my father shared his interest in softball. My late sister, was the mascot for his softball team and he took a special interest in her many medical problems and the range of difficulties they caused her. Dr Davoli knew how to quiet the storms and additionally make Jan's day. I was a cheerleader for the team and often babysat for the twins.
We have such fond memories of him as a doctor, friend, neighbor and employer. To have had this privilege was truly both a blessing and a treasure that lives on in memory and inspiration.
His was a kindness that brings rest and peace where it is most needed. May your memories of him do the same for you as long as you also shall live.

anne snyder

July 22, 2017

when my son was hospitalized in the early 80's with a mysterious infection which turned out to be osteomyelitis, dr. davoli and partner dr. evers would visit at all hours. he recovered and went on to play sports.

i told my friend, who was interning when dr. davoli was practicing, mentioned his work, his caring, his research, and cool clothing.

a long, good, productive life--a memory for the family to cherish.

anne snyder
mclean, va

Judith

July 21, 2017

May happy memories of your love one become a treasure that will not leave your heart. They will soothe your heart in times of grieving. May God's Words be also a source of comfort for everyone ,Psalms chapter 34.verse 18. SINCERELY YOURS.

william bekenstein

July 21, 2017

Dear Davoli family: Long time friends, neighbors, and pediatric colleagues--We have nothing but happy memories of the tears we shared with Jane & "Henry" And all of the kids. All the Bekensteins send their best & their condolences to All of you. With love & happy memories Fern & Bill

July 21, 2017

When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure that can fill your hearts with love and bring you peace until the fulfillment of Hosea 13;14 where Almighty God promises " From the power of the grave I will redeem them from death I will recover them." May this bring your family some comfort at this difficult time.

July 20, 2017

Sincere condolences to the family. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure in your heart and it lives forever. May the wonderful treasures fill your hearts with love and bring you peace, Hosea 13:14.

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