John Stanley (Jack) Rosmaita, Dr. |
| Posted 2018-05-05 by Judy Wight Branson |
| The Prescott Courier, Prescott, Arizona Sunday, April 29, 2018, page 6a Dr. John “Jack” Rosmaita, 86, of Prescott, Arizona, passed away on April 15, 2018. The son of Stanley and Catherine Rosmaita, he was born in New Jersey. Jack was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Marie Durante Rosmaita. He is the beloved father of Brian (Deborah), Denise (Bob) Secrist, Gregory, and Karen (Tony) Fargo; and the cherished grandfather of Ashley, Rob, Jack, Annelise, and Charlie. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Jack attended Saint Peter’s College, graduating cum laude, then earned his medical degree from the State University of New York Medical College. After serving as a lieutenant in the United States Navy stationed in Cuba, he completed his residency at Babies Hospital — Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in NYC. Jack opened his own pediatric practice in Glen Ridge in 1962. A respected and dedicated doctor, he specialized in working with children suffering from cystic fibrosis. Jack was an attending pediatrician at Mountainside Hospital in Montclair for over 37 years. A lifelong lover of learning, he was an Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at Columbia University and served as assistant attending pediatrician at the Vanderbilt Clinic — Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, both in NYC. His passion for helping others extended beyond his medical career. Jack supported many charitable organizations over the years and offered medical services for Native American children in need upon relocating to Arizona with his wife, Marie. He volunteered at the VA in Prescott and assisted during Catholic services. He loved fishing, woodworking, and spending time with family and friends. He mixed a legendary martini. In his final days, he was surrounded by his children. A private service was presided over by his friend, Fr. Jerry Caffrey. Arrangements entrusted to Hampton Funeral Home. Information provided by survivors. |
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