Walter F. Pizzi, M.D. of New York, NY passed away on December 24, 2021 at the age of 89. Walter was born on December 7, 1932 in Newark, New Jersey, the first son of Francis and Edith Pizzi. Walter had a passion for helping people and he loved his 2nd family at his practice in Staten Island. He was an accomplished Trauma Surgeon and was Founder and Chm. of the Regional Emergency Med Svcs Council of NYC, Gov. of the American College of Surgeons, Chm. - Dept. of Surgery - Catholic Med Ctr of Brooklyn and Queens, Prof of Surgery - Weil Cornell Medical College, Hon. Police Surgeon, Cpt. US Army, Med Board Member of the Teacher's Retirement System and Founder of the American Trauma Society. Dr. Pizzi is predeceased by his wife Lillian, daughter Laura, granddaughter Chloe and sister Mary Jean and he is survived by his sons Walter and William and his daughter, Elizabeth, son-in-law Drew, brother Francis and sister Carol.
Donations can be made to the Walter F. Pizzi Scholarship Fund of the Regional Emergency Medical Service Council of New York City.
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