[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 166 (Tuesday, October 30, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2273]
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                    IN MEMORIAM OF LOUIS S. BLANCATO

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                         HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 30, 2007

  Mr. RANGEL Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the late 
Louis S. Blancato--an anesthesiologist, professor, proud World War II 
veteran, and citizen of the world. In his memory, I introduce his New 
York Times obituary published on October 25, 2007.
  Dr. Blancato practiced and taught medicine, earning over the span of 
his career illustrious posts as department chair at St. Luke's Hospital 
and president of the New York State and American Society of 
Anesthesiologists. He served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps, and 
maintained a professorship at Columbia University.
  He was a lover of his family, country, and Italian-American roots. A 
native New Yorker, he stepped outside the bounds of his home often, 
globetrotting in pursuit of good work and good friends.

                      Obituary: Louis S. Blancato

       BLANCATO--Louis S., M.D. On October 23 in Rye, NY. Beloved 
     husband of the late Nancy. Survived by Louis S., Robert, John 
     and Amy and beloved grandchildren Celia and Carly. Also 
     supportive three daughters and son-in-law.
       Dr. Blancato was a dedicated practitioner and teacher of 
     medicine with a long and distinguished career as an 
     anesthesiologist. Department Chair at St. Luke's Hospital and 
     President of New York State and American Society of 
     Anesthesiologists are among his many accomplishments. He was 
     also a Professor at Columbia University. He received many 
     awards and inspired many. Dr. Blancato was a graduate of 
     Fordham University and the Flower Fifth Avenue Medical School 
     and a proud World War II veteran of the U.S. Army Medical 
     Corps.
       Dr. Blancato's family, country and Italian American 
     heritage were the foundations of his life. A lifelong New 
     Yorker and a citizen of the world through work, travel and 
     many friendships.
       A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 27 at 
     noon in the Osborn Auditorium, 101 Theall Road in Rye. In 
     lieu of flowers the family recommends individuals make a 
     donation to a charity of their choice in the name of Dr. 
     Louis S. Blancato.

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