Dr. Francisco "Franco" Damasio's Obituary
Dr. Francisco “Franco” Damasio, age 67, departed from this world on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. He was born in Valencia, Venezuela, to Driade and Giannino Damasio.
Dr. Damasio came to America where he worked as a successful chemical engineer for many years before meeting his wife, who encouraged him to follow his dream of becoming a doctor. Following 10 years of investigation, Dr. Damasio joined the Baha’i Faith in 1993. After finishing his sub-specialty in pain management, Dr. Damasio moved to Grand Haven with his wife and two children, Farid and Nazly, where he practiced as an anesthesiologist at North Ottawa Community Hospital until 2001. As an anesthesiologist, Dr. Damasio provided his patients with maximum comfort during surgery and was loved by his nurses for his humility and humor at work.
After 18 years of spirited struggle with ALS, Dr. Damasio transitioned from this earth to begin his new journey. He will be remembered for his endless love, humor, intelligence and kindness by his wife, Shahnaz; children: Nazly, Katherine and Farid; his brothers, Juan and Enrique; nieces, Veronica and Vanessa; and his father, Giannino.
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