Abruzzini, Lawrence Leonard
4/29/1934 - 5/7/2000
Interred: May 12, 2000
Plot: 75 L No. 53
Lawrence Abruzzini
Dr. Lawrence Leonard "Larry" Abruzzini died in his Saratoga home on May 7, at the age of 66.
Born on April 29, 1934, in St. Helena, Calif., Abruzzini's family moved to San Jose when it was still a small town. After graduating from Bellarmine College Preparatory with an honors degree in classical Greek and Latin, he obtained a bachelor's degree in biology from Santa Clara University. He then relocated to Nebraska to attend Creighton University Medical School. Afterwards, he interned at St. Mary's Medical Center in San Francisco and was a resident in anesthesia at Valley Medical Center.
From 1962 to 1965, Abruzzini served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps, stationed in Croix Chapeau, France and Stuttgart, Germany. Upon returning to the United States, he joined the Associated Anesthesiologist Medical Group in San Jose, where a position had been held for him until he returned from the military. He later transferred to a position at Good Samaritan Hospital, where he worked for 13 years, including two years as the chief of anesthesiology. In the mid-1980s, Abruzzini joined the Los Gatos Surgical Center, where he worked until his May 1999 retirement.
"A bright smile, a contagious laugh and a reassuring hug were the medicines that were most often dispensed from the medicine bag of Dr. Abruzzini," daughter Joan Salemme remembers.
Abruzzini belonged to many organizations, including the Santa Clara County Medical Society, the American Society of Anesthesiologist, Inc., the Santa Clara University President's Club, the Tech Museum of Innovation's Leadership Circle and the Sacred Heart Church Men's Club.
Among his other interests were domestic and foreign travel, beach-walking in Santa Cruz, baking biscotti, photography, music and good food and wine.
"His advice and council has been one of the most important aspects of my life. Larry has been a shining example of how we should lead by example," adds brother-in-law Don Lounibos.
Survivors include wife of 40 years Helen Marie Abruzzini of Saratoga; daughters and sons-in-law Anne and Allen Ravizza of Andover, Mass.; Joan and Paul Salemme of Pleasant Hill; Mary and Leo Hill of Sewickly, Penn. and Lisa and Gerald Luiz of Mountain View; grandchildren Mark, Mathew and Benjamin Revizza; Katherine and Christopher Salemme; and Molly, Leo and Colin Hill; mother-in-law Helen Kennedy Lounibos and aunt Ethel Lewis Abruzzini.
Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Saratoga News May 24, 2000
4/29/1934 - 5/7/2000
Interred: May 12, 2000
Plot: 75 L No. 53
Lawrence Abruzzini
Dr. Lawrence Leonard "Larry" Abruzzini died in his Saratoga home on May 7, at the age of 66.
Born on April 29, 1934, in St. Helena, Calif., Abruzzini's family moved to San Jose when it was still a small town. After graduating from Bellarmine College Preparatory with an honors degree in classical Greek and Latin, he obtained a bachelor's degree in biology from Santa Clara University. He then relocated to Nebraska to attend Creighton University Medical School. Afterwards, he interned at St. Mary's Medical Center in San Francisco and was a resident in anesthesia at Valley Medical Center.
From 1962 to 1965, Abruzzini served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps, stationed in Croix Chapeau, France and Stuttgart, Germany. Upon returning to the United States, he joined the Associated Anesthesiologist Medical Group in San Jose, where a position had been held for him until he returned from the military. He later transferred to a position at Good Samaritan Hospital, where he worked for 13 years, including two years as the chief of anesthesiology. In the mid-1980s, Abruzzini joined the Los Gatos Surgical Center, where he worked until his May 1999 retirement.
"A bright smile, a contagious laugh and a reassuring hug were the medicines that were most often dispensed from the medicine bag of Dr. Abruzzini," daughter Joan Salemme remembers.
Abruzzini belonged to many organizations, including the Santa Clara County Medical Society, the American Society of Anesthesiologist, Inc., the Santa Clara University President's Club, the Tech Museum of Innovation's Leadership Circle and the Sacred Heart Church Men's Club.
Among his other interests were domestic and foreign travel, beach-walking in Santa Cruz, baking biscotti, photography, music and good food and wine.
"His advice and council has been one of the most important aspects of my life. Larry has been a shining example of how we should lead by example," adds brother-in-law Don Lounibos.
Survivors include wife of 40 years Helen Marie Abruzzini of Saratoga; daughters and sons-in-law Anne and Allen Ravizza of Andover, Mass.; Joan and Paul Salemme of Pleasant Hill; Mary and Leo Hill of Sewickly, Penn. and Lisa and Gerald Luiz of Mountain View; grandchildren Mark, Mathew and Benjamin Revizza; Katherine and Christopher Salemme; and Molly, Leo and Colin Hill; mother-in-law Helen Kennedy Lounibos and aunt Ethel Lewis Abruzzini.
Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Saratoga News May 24, 2000
Abruzzini, Lawrence Leonard
4/29/1934 - 5/7/2000
Interred: May 12, 2000
Plot: 75 L No. 53
Lawrence Abruzzini
Dr. Lawrence Leonard "Larry" Abruzzini died in his Saratoga home on May 7, at the age of 66.
Born on April 29, 1934, in St. Helena, Calif., Abruzzini's family moved to San Jose when it was still a small town. After graduating from Bellarmine College Preparatory with an honors degree in classical Greek and Latin, he obtained a bachelor's degree in biology from Santa Clara University. He then relocated to Nebraska to attend Creighton University Medical School. Afterwards, he interned at St. Mary's Medical Center in San Francisco and was a resident in anesthesia at Valley Medical Center.
From 1962 to 1965, Abruzzini served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps, stationed in Croix Chapeau, France and Stuttgart, Germany. Upon returning to the United States, he joined the Associated Anesthesiologist Medical Group in San Jose, where a position had been held for him until he returned from the military. He later transferred to a position at Good Samaritan Hospital, where he worked for 13 years, including two years as the chief of anesthesiology. In the mid-1980s, Abruzzini joined the Los Gatos Surgical Center, where he worked until his May 1999 retirement.
"A bright smile, a contagious laugh and a reassuring hug were the medicines that were most often dispensed from the medicine bag of Dr. Abruzzini," daughter Joan Salemme remembers.
Abruzzini belonged to many organizations, including the Santa Clara County Medical Society, the American Society of Anesthesiologist, Inc., the Santa Clara University President's Club, the Tech Museum of Innovation's Leadership Circle and the Sacred Heart Church Men's Club.
Among his other interests were domestic and foreign travel, beach-walking in Santa Cruz, baking biscotti, photography, music and good food and wine.
"His advice and council has been one of the most important aspects of my life. Larry has been a shining example of how we should lead by example," adds brother-in-law Don Lounibos.
Survivors include wife of 40 years Helen Marie Abruzzini of Saratoga; daughters and sons-in-law Anne and Allen Ravizza of Andover, Mass.; Joan and Paul Salemme of Pleasant Hill; Mary and Leo Hill of Sewickly, Penn. and Lisa and Gerald Luiz of Mountain View; grandchildren Mark, Mathew and Benjamin Revizza; Katherine and Christopher Salemme; and Molly, Leo and Colin Hill; mother-in-law Helen Kennedy Lounibos and aunt Ethel Lewis Abruzzini.
Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Saratoga News May 24, 2000
4/29/1934 - 5/7/2000
Interred: May 12, 2000
Plot: 75 L No. 53
Lawrence Abruzzini
Dr. Lawrence Leonard "Larry" Abruzzini died in his Saratoga home on May 7, at the age of 66.
Born on April 29, 1934, in St. Helena, Calif., Abruzzini's family moved to San Jose when it was still a small town. After graduating from Bellarmine College Preparatory with an honors degree in classical Greek and Latin, he obtained a bachelor's degree in biology from Santa Clara University. He then relocated to Nebraska to attend Creighton University Medical School. Afterwards, he interned at St. Mary's Medical Center in San Francisco and was a resident in anesthesia at Valley Medical Center.
From 1962 to 1965, Abruzzini served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps, stationed in Croix Chapeau, France and Stuttgart, Germany. Upon returning to the United States, he joined the Associated Anesthesiologist Medical Group in San Jose, where a position had been held for him until he returned from the military. He later transferred to a position at Good Samaritan Hospital, where he worked for 13 years, including two years as the chief of anesthesiology. In the mid-1980s, Abruzzini joined the Los Gatos Surgical Center, where he worked until his May 1999 retirement.
"A bright smile, a contagious laugh and a reassuring hug were the medicines that were most often dispensed from the medicine bag of Dr. Abruzzini," daughter Joan Salemme remembers.
Abruzzini belonged to many organizations, including the Santa Clara County Medical Society, the American Society of Anesthesiologist, Inc., the Santa Clara University President's Club, the Tech Museum of Innovation's Leadership Circle and the Sacred Heart Church Men's Club.
Among his other interests were domestic and foreign travel, beach-walking in Santa Cruz, baking biscotti, photography, music and good food and wine.
"His advice and council has been one of the most important aspects of my life. Larry has been a shining example of how we should lead by example," adds brother-in-law Don Lounibos.
Survivors include wife of 40 years Helen Marie Abruzzini of Saratoga; daughters and sons-in-law Anne and Allen Ravizza of Andover, Mass.; Joan and Paul Salemme of Pleasant Hill; Mary and Leo Hill of Sewickly, Penn. and Lisa and Gerald Luiz of Mountain View; grandchildren Mark, Mathew and Benjamin Revizza; Katherine and Christopher Salemme; and Molly, Leo and Colin Hill; mother-in-law Helen Kennedy Lounibos and aunt Ethel Lewis Abruzzini.
Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Saratoga News May 24, 2000
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