Vincent Barresi, M.D.
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Obituary
Vincent Barresi, M.D., age 73, entered Valhalla peacefully from his home on April 21, 2013. He is preceded in death by his parents Antonio Barresi of Erice, Sicily and Katherine Maranzano Barresi of Brooklyn, New York. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Beatty Barresi, PhD, RN beloved spouse of 30 years. He is also survived by his sister, Modesta Jean Gottlieb of Oceanside, Long Island, and her family, as well as Tom (brother), Melissa and nieces Kelleigh and Ashlyn Beatty, Gibsonburg, Ohio. Dr. Barresi was proud of his status as a first-generation American, the son of Sicilian immigrants. He was born in Brooklyn, New York. He attended John Quincy Adams High School in Queens, New York and graduated valedictorian. He completed a BS Cum Laude at Washington Square College, the Greenwich Village Campus of New York University. During his undergraduate years, he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and Pi Delta Phi. Dr. Barresi received his MD at Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. He then completed one year of Medical Internship and a first year of Medical Residency at Maimonides Memorial Center in Brooklyn, New York. His medical training was interrupted when Dr. Barresi was drafted. He served in the U.S. Navy, attached to the 1st Marine Division in Viet Nam from August 1967 through September 1968. He then completed a second year of active duty at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Barresi remained in the U.S. Naval Ready Reserves until he received an Honorable Discharge in 1976. Dr. Barresi completed a second year of Medical Residency at the hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He remained at that institution for an additional two years, completing a Fellowship in Cardiology in June 1972. He chose to complete a third year of Cardiology Training at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s College of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois. With his clinical training completed, he accepted a position as Assistant Director of the Cardiac Cauterization Laboratory at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, the principal teaching hospital of Northwestern Medical School. In May 1979, Dr. Barresi relocated to Columbus, Ohio, to join a group of cardiologists in private practice, some of whom he had trained with in Philadelphia. He remained a partner of Cardiology, Inc, until illness forced his retirement in February 2012. During his years of private practice in Cardiology he occupied numerous committee positions on the Medical Staff of Mount Carmel Health. He was elected chairman of the Ethics Advisory Committee and he served as President of the Medical Staff. In December 2012, Dr. Barresi received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Medical Staff of Mount Carmel. He was a founding member of the Columbus Physicians Ethics Circle, a group which met quarterly to discuss bioethical concerns. He also was a member of a social group of retired physicians (RODEO) who met monthly for breakfast. This group was a great source of friendship and support throughout his recent illness. Dr. Barresi was very proud of his service to the Board of Opera Columbus, for almost 10 years, during the formative years of that organization’s history. His love of opera began at age 5 when his father would take him to see opera performances at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. He was a life member of the Save-the-Redwood s League, a founding member of the Thomas A. Edison Memorial in Milan, Ohio and a life member of the Mott’s Military Museum. Dr. Barresi and his wife, Barbara, shared numerous interests with equal passion. They were consistent supporters of various arts organizations, the Columbus Museum of Art, the Columbus Zoo and the Columbus Foundation. Dr. Barresi was particularly proud of his wife’s own achievements in education and her profession as an Ethicist. Barbara Barresi offers her appreciation to Jeffery Zangmeister, MD for his care and friendship over the past year. Visitation will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2013 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and Sunday, April 28, 2013 from 1-4 p.m. at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 West Fifth Avenue, Grandview Heights, Ohio. There will be a private burial at Scott’s Cemetery, Huron, Ohio following cremation. The family requests that NO floral arrangements be offered. Instead, it is suggested that memorial contributions be made to the Vincent and Barbara Barresi Fund at the Columbus Foundation, 1234 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.
Contributions
Contributions may be directed to any of the followingCondolences for Vincent Barresi, M.D.
From : TriciaSmith RN Mount Carmel East
To : Barbara Barresi
Date: April 23rd 2013
Dear Barbara,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Dr. Barresi was a kind and wonderful physician. Our paths have crossed at Mount Carmel for twenty five years and he always said hello and asked how my son was doing. I could always ask a question and he would stop to educate. I miss that serious sharp dressed stride down the hall when he was on his way to care for someone. Always the professional ... Loved by patients and peers alike... He is missed. I pray that you and your family will find solace in prayer and know that he is in a better place where we will some day meet again.
From : The Family of Hollis Ellison
To : Barbara Barresi
Date: April 23rd 2013
We are very sorry for your loss. We met Dr. Barresi in 1980 when my father, Hollis, became a patient of his. He was a wonderful doctor and person. He not only cared for my father, but the whole family. Dr. Barresi was one of a kind and will be greatly missed.
From : Mid Ohio Pulmonary & Sleep
To : The Barresi Family
Date: April 23rd 2013
Drs. Joseph Cunningham, Asok Dasgupta, Vijay Reddy, and Paresh Timbadia are very sorry for your loss. Dr. Barresi was wonderful to work with and our patients loved him. He will be greatly missed.
From : Carol Elder
To : Barbara Barresi
Date: April 23rd 2013
I am sorry for your loss. I had great respect for Dr. Barresi and really enjoyed working with both of you.
From : Jody Leckrone
To : Barb Barresi
Date: April 23rd 2013
Barb, I am so sorry to hear of Dr Barresis passing. He has been a huge influence in my nursing career. I remember telling him that my dream was to be a cardiac nurse when I was in nursing school and he said that he would be there if I ever had any questions. He never hesitated if I had a question or just wanted him to look at a tele strip with me. I appreciated his time and patience and also his willingness to teach. He will always have a special place in my heart. His kindness and sincerity to all those around him is a rare and special quality that all of us should possess. He will be truly missed. You are in my heart and prayers Barb. Love, Jody Leckrone
From : Megan Rodgers
To : Barbara Barresi
Date: April 23rd 2013
I first met Dr. Barresi while working at St. Ann's. He touched my heart when I briefly met him many years ago, and continued to do so while working here at Cardiology, Inc. He was a wonderful person, an amazing cardiologist, and a true gentleman. He will be greatly missed. Please accept my deepest condolences.
From : John & Agnes Mulvihill & Family
To : Barresi Family
Date: April 23rd 2013
Our whole family is saddened by the passing of both my Dr. and a good friend. When I had a long stay in the hospital, he treated myself and family with great respect. He will be missed by all of us, and I'm sure by hundreds of other patients.
From : Roy St. John
To : Barbara Barresi
Date: April 23rd 2013
Barbara
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Vince was the consummate physician and professional in every respect. He touched so many people. I was blessed to have known him, and to have worked with both of you. He will be greatly missed.
Roy St. John
From : Dee Maxine John
To : Barbara Barresi
Date: April 23rd 2013
Dear Barbara,
Even though we didn't know Dr. Barresi, as a Christian it's not necessary to personally know a person to offer words of comfort during these times of great sorrow and loss. All of us have at some time experienced some of the pain and sorrow you may be feeling now. We find a true source of encouragement, comfort and hope is in God's word, the Bible. May the words of Jesus at John 5:28 and 29 be of comfort to you. "Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out." Barbara, may your heart be filled with warm thoughts and treasured moments of Vincent.
Dee Blakely
John and Maxine Lewis
From : marty alper
To : the barresi family
Date: April 23rd 2013
dear barresi family. this is marty alper.back in 1986 dr. barressi took care of my mother at mount carmel east. she did pass away 2 days later . my deepest sympathy goes out to the family on his passing. marty alper.
From : Nancy & James Garrison
To : Barbara Barresi
Date: April 23rd 2013
We are so very sorry for your loss. Dr. Barresi was a very kind and wonderful physician. He not only cared for my husband, but the whole family. We appreciated his time and patients in explaining things to us and making the process less frieghtning. Future patients can only hope that one of the thousands of lives he touched will be their Doctor, because once touched by him their care of their patients became deeply enhanced. He will be missed.
From : Judy Murdock
To : Barbara Barresi
Date: April 23rd 2013
Dear Barb,
I am so sorry to learn of your loss. I hadn't
heard that Vince had been ill. Though I only knew him slightly, it's clear that he led a rich life and was loved and respected by all who knew him. How wonderful that you lived such a full life together! Thinking of you, Judy
From : Camille Dandurand
To : Barresi Family
Date: April 24th 2013
Dr. Barresi was my husbands doc for 30 years. He was very upset when my husband had a cardiac arrest and tried to console me. As I dealt with him I found him to be caring and kind and I am so sorry that he left this earth at such an early age. May he rest in peace.
From : Steven and Barbara Kaser
To : Barbara Barresi
Date: April 24th 2013
We wanted to offer our love, prayers and support to all of you. Please know that God is caring for you through the hands and hearts of others. Dr. Barresi was my doc for 20 years. He will be missed. May he rest in peace.
From : Dr and Mrs TomVogel
To : Dr Barbara Barresi and Barresi family
Date: April 24th 2013
I will be in California Saturday. Otherwise we would be there to express our profound condolences to you. The Columbus Physicians Ethics Circle was one of treasured and shared professional experiences. Continuing thoughts and best wishes,
Darina and Tom Vogel
From : John & Beth (nee Hueter) Shannon
To : The family of Dr. Vincent Barresi
Date: April 25th 2013
Dr. Barresi really cared about his patients,and earnestly tried to help them, which is somewhat unusual in present times. He was a prince of a fellow, and will be missed by all. May his spirit rise to new life in heaven. Our sympathies to his family. May the Lord Jesus love, bless and protect you also.
From : Erma and Stan Pierce
To : Barbara Barresi & Family
Date: April 25th 2013
Dr. Barresi was a brilliant caring person who will be greatly missed by many people. He was my husband’s and my cardiologist and friend; an incredible doctor and a skilled listener who always knew the right thing to say and when to say it. Even as he was dealing with his own illness, he took the time to contact each one of his patients and ensure that they were going to be well taken care of. I think that says it all. He was a great man, a respected doctor and a good friend. We miss him terribly. May God bless his family and give them peace and strength
From : Roberta Heskett
To : Barbar Barresi
Date: April 25th 2013
I am very sorry for your loss. Dr. Barresi started taking care of my husband Richard in 1979. He was his doctor until the end in 2011. Dr.Barresi always took extra time with Richard. I have always appreciated Dr. Barresi. I know some time they will meet again. He has already been missed in his practice.
From : Cliff and Cathy York
To : Mrs. Barresi
Date: April 25th 2013
Dear Mrs. Barresi, My husband and I would like to express our sincere deepest sympathy to you and your family.. I know he was proud of you, he spoke about you sometimes while my husband was in the see Dr. Barresi. He was always on my husbands case about losing at least 20 lbs. to start. Then he would tell us about you getting him on a regiment. And how sometimes he would have to fight not to have a cookie.
He was such a fantastic doctor. We all loved him. And will always have good thoughts about him. I know why you are so proud of him.
But again, you have our deepest sympathy and prayers most of all. Love and Prayers, Cliff and Cathy York
From : Edward Cohen MD
To : Barbara
Date: April 25th 2013
The go-to guy for fellow doctors. The always-there for patients. A class act, made even better by his wife. A perfectionist who didn't allow the perfect to become the enemy of the good. Will I miss him?
" I feel the souls whom we have lost are held captive in some inferior being ... until the day we happen to to pass by the tree or obtain possession of the object which forms their prison. Then they start and tremble, call us by our name....and, so delivered, overcome death and return to share our life".
From : Martha Boeckling
To : Barbara Barresi
Date: April 25th 2013
Although it wasn't under the best of circumstances,it was an horor and pleasure to have been able to spend a little bit of time with you and Vince last June. Mom had spoken fondly of both of you so many times, that it was nice to put faces with the names. Thank for that brief memory from the wonderful life you shared. My Deepest Sympathy to you. Love, Martha
From : Trudy Rieser
To : Barbara Barresi
Date: April 26th 2013
Dear Barbara,
I was so sorry to hear of Vince's passing. I wish that all the wonderful memories you created together will help you cope in the future.
With sincere sympathy,
Trudy
From : Michael Carbin
To : Barbara Barresi
Date: April 26th 2013
Each of us who knew your husband feels a profound sense of loss related to the nature of their connection. I have been your husband's patient for 14 years, so I will miss his knowledge and care. Over the years we became friends. When we met our exchanges were always the same "Ah! My favorite Sicilian cardiologist" he would reply " My favorite American Physiologist". One day,I believe, we shall again greet each other in the same way. He was a gentle man in every sense of the word. God be with you always.
From : RICHARD F. (RICK) GRAY
To : BARBARA
Date: April 26th 2013
Dear Barbara.
I am sadden by the loss of a good man,fantastic cardiologis, and a very special friend.
I owe a lot to h, he is the reason I am here today, he help me get through a 6 bypass operation 4 years ago.
As he told me 16 months ago I ran into a stubborn old man,my reply was yes but I appreciated that stubborn old man.
Go now my friend and rest high on that mountain, your work here on earth is throuh.
you will always be with in spirt and I will sadly miss you young man
Richard F (RicK)GFray
From : Michael & Helen Chan
To : Barbara Barresi, PhD
Date: April 27th 2013
Dear Barb:
We knew Vince to be thoughtful, introspective, and brilliant, yet humble - a rare person indeed. We will miss him and offer our most sincere sympathy.
Michael & Helen Chan
From : Melissa S.Collins
To : Mrs.Barresi
Date: April 28th 2013
Mrs. Barresi,
I am so sorry for the lost of your husband. I worked with Dr.Barresi for many years at Mt.Carmel East and St.Anns. He will be missed by many. He took the time and helped me pick my name that I wanted my 1st grandchild to call me it was "Nonna". So I am Nonna to 3 wonderful grandchildren. Thank you Dr.Barresi. I will miss you.
From : John Peck
To : Barbara
Date: April 28th 2013
Please accept my condolences on the death of Vince. Although my contact with him was limited, I remember him as always friendly, gracious, and professional. I am sure that you will miss him greatly. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
From : Jim and Betty Williams
To : Barbara Barresi
Date: April 29th 2013
My husband and I send our deepest sympathy. Your husband was a very special man. I went with Jim to many of his appointments with Dr. Barrese - he was the most caring and dedicated physician and truly interested in his patients. We appreciate the time and attention he always gave us. Valhalla will treasure him - and for now you will have your loving memories.
From : Sharon Little Haffner and the Little Family
To : Barbara Barresi
Date: April 29th 2013
We are very sorry for your loss. Dr. Barresi cared for my husband, William Little, many years ago, our son David Little more recently, both deceased; as well as other family members. The doctor was a brilliant physician/cardiologist and a compassionate man. We hope the doctor and your family received the quality of care and communication he provided to others throughout his career.
From : Patty Blake (Mount Carmel)
To : Barbara Barresi and family
Date: April 29th 2013
Dear Barbara,
I've now worked at Mount Carmel for the past 13 years all in the field of cardiology. Dr. Baressi was so respected by his peers, nurses and patients. I so loved reading his charts as he was very thorough and thoughtful about what he wrote. He was certainly an asset to the Mount Carmel system. Please know you've been in my thoughts for quite some time. May God bless.
Patty Blake (Quality Dept)
From : MASSIMO CARTA
To : BARBARA BARESI
Date: May 15th 2013
MRS BARBARA
I'M SALVATORE AND ANTONIA'S SON FROM ROME ITALY.
I'M VERY SORRY FOR DR. VINCENT LOSS.
MY MOTHRER WILL WRITE YOU A LETTER THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE ON NEXT DAYS.
AGAIN CONDOLENCE FROM OUR FAMILY.