Samuel DeNosaquo Obituary

During one of our visits, you told me humans were not evolved enough to carry their body weight on two feet and that we would all have back problems.

You were right!!!

RIP

My husband recently died of lymphoma.
All through his illness, we would say to each other:
"What would Dr. DeNosaquo do, what would he recommend, how would he handle this ?" Even though my husband had a brilliant and caring oncologist, Dr.DeNosaquo was and always will be our gold standard of excellence in medicine. We were forever grateful to him for his thoughtful guidance and understanding.

I loved Sam; he was a caring, compassionate and wonderful physician. His diagnostic skills were superb! It took me a long while to find another internist who was as skilled as Sam. It was so good to see his name on my email feed. It brought back wonderful memories.

I was surprised to be notified of a new entry in a book about a life of a fine physician. I write because it reminded me of my debt to Dr. Denosaque as an example of an intelligent caring professional. Z”l

After all these years, he is still in our thoughts. He was a very special person.

My wife and I were his patients. As the years go by and we get older, his memory and care remain with us. He was a wonderful and caring doctor.

Best doctor in my life. What a loss to his patients. Natalie Vitek

Dr. Denosaquo was treating my husband, who had incurable cancer, at the time he himself, I now realize, was dealing with a fatal illness. The last time we saw him was in a waiting room at Northwestern where both had come for scans. He greeted us with a knowing smile as we passed. I have wished that I could have thanked him then for the wonderful medical care and warm personal concern--and all the phone calls he returned, some from his home when he was not well himself. My husband Norman and I became Dr. Denosaquo's patients after Dr.Mond retired. We felt so fortunate to have been accepted into such skilled and kind doctoring. My sincere, if belated condolences to Mrs. Denosaquo and to the children Dr. Denosaquo spoke of so often with such pride.
Carol Kyros Walker

To the DeNosaquo Family: Please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss of Sam Denosaquo. Dr. D was our most trusted family doctor, medical advocate and friend for at least 25 years. He cared for my husband and myself and for our adult sons. We met Dr. D as a result of a recommendation by a personal friend, a doctor who knew Dr. D from Michael Reese Hospital. We are forever grateful for having known Dr. D and for the excellent, excellent advice and care he gave to us. We can only imagine the magnitude of your loss and we pray for peace for your family.

I always viewed Doctor D as the quarterback of my health team. Methodical, circumspect and paying attention to detail were his hallmarks. My long conversations with him (about me primarily) allowed him to know more about me, his patient. He was selfless and a dedicated physician. His loss is stunning, but what a legacy. My deepest condolences to your entire family and those who knew and worked with him.

To the DeNosaquo Family: My deepest sympathies for your loss. It is a great loss for all of us who were his patients. Myself and my wife were cared for by Sam for over 35 years. He was indeed the best of the best!

Jim and Lynn Drew

Dr. D as he liked his patients to call him was my physician for 25 years. I just learned of his death yesterday. I saw him in September for my annual visit. I never had experienced a doctor who took so much time and care with me. My love and thoughts are with his beloved family. God's peace be with you, Elizabeth Caldwell

I just learned of Dr. DeNosaquo's passing and I am deaply saddened. He was my doctor yes, for 30 years, but more than that he was my friend and medical advocate when I had my own medical problems in recent years. Not only was he an extemely skilled and experienced physician, and an incrediblly fine diagnostician, he was a loving and commpassionate man. I know I will never find as fine a physician and as great a friend.

To The DeNosaquo Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I was saddened to hear of Dr. DeNosaquo's passing. He had been my doctor for almost 20 years, since I was 15 years old. My grandmother, mother, and father all had been patients of Dr. Denosaquo, so naturally my mom chose him as my doctor also. He was the most wonderful, caring, thorough physician I have ever known. As a nurse, I know doctors in the same caliber as Dr. DeNosaquo are very rare indeed. I will miss Dr. DeNosaquo terribly, he was a great doctor as well as a great man. It was a privilege to be his patient.

Deepest Sympathies,

Dear Mrs. DeNosaquo and Family,
I am deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Dr. DeNosaquo and hope that happy memories of him will help sustain you during this difficult period.

It is my good fortune to have had Dr. DeNosaquo as my physician for 16 years; he was not only an excellent provider but a kind, caring and compassionate human being. I always enjoyed my annual visits with him; it was like seeing an old friend again. He always had kind words to say, and a big smile whenever he talked about his family.

His examinations were never rushed, but consistently thorough and comprehensive. I always chuckled when he concluded his evaluations by saying, "you're the healthiest kid on the block."

I will truly miss Dr. DeNosaquo; he was a joyful man who was full of heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dear Deena,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. It has been a privilege to work with Sam over these past 30 years. As a physician, Sam was the best and will be missed.

Dear DeNosaquo Family,

I know that our feeling of loss pales in comparison to yours, but we want you to know that we have deep feelings of sadness, loss, and hurt.

Dr. D. took over care for me, my husband and my mother when his partner Dr. Ernest Mond retired. He continued to provide the care, advice and skill that we had come to expect from Dr. Mond. He was always available when you needed him most. He was just a wonderful care giver. He tracked our careers and kept up with my escapades. He always had a comment, a kind word or a suggestion.

We will miss his steady hand, his wisdom and most of all the care that he provided.

Dr. DeNosaquo watched over us for nearly forty years. The security we felt in his care played a large part, we’re certain, in keeping us healthy all by itself. What a blessing his life was! We will be forever grateful.

Dear Deena and Family:
Lori and I are heartbroken over the death of Sam. Not only was he our beloved Doctor, but a dear and special friend. We too grieve!
Our deepest condolences...our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family

LoriDru
Arnold Craine

As so many others have written Dr. DeNasquo was my doctor. He was benevolent about my pecadilos and gentle with his suggestions.He was everything a healer should be caring and concerned. I did not know him as a friend or relative but I can only imagine how marvelously he filled those roles. May you be comforted among the mourners of Israel .

When my mother moved to the Chicago area in 1981, she needed a doctor. My friends Jack Silber and Paul Meier recommended Dr. DeNosaquo. This was a very important choice: thanks to Sam a life threatening condition my mother had was diagnosed just in the nick of time. As a result she lived another 19 years, time she otherwise wouldn't have had.

Sam also became my own doctor. I always looked forward to my visits with him. Apart from his outstanding skills, it immediately became apparent that he was someone who really cared about his patients. You knew you could always rely on him.

I last saw Dr. DeNosaquo for my annual checkup in early September. He seemed his usual self, and so it came as a considerable shock when shortly after he had to retire for health reasons. My reaction was not just that I had lost my doctor, but that a protective presence in my life for nearly three decades was now gone. And it came as a much greater shock when only a month later Sam died.

Sam was a warm, caring, and wonderful person, and I will miss him very, very much. My deepest sympathy and condolences go out to his family over this terrible loss.

Dear Deena and family, We were saddened to hear of the passing of your beloved Samuel. We send sincerest condolences and you are in our heartfelt thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Lovingly,
Michele and Ken Kline
(Sister of Marcy Cameron)

DEAR FAMILY,

WE ARE SADDENED TO HEAR THAT SAM DIED AND WE SHALL MISS HIM VERY MUCH.
MAY YOUR MEMORIES OF HIM SUSTAIN YOU AND GIVE YOU STRENGTH.

LOVINGLY,
MIMI(MIRIAM) AND KURT JACOBSOHN
COUSINS IN MILW, WI

Aaron and Katrina,
We are so, so sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and hearts during this difficult time.

Dr. Denosaquo was my doctor for the last 16 years. He took excellent care of me and made my annual visits something to look forward to. I'd loved his old fashion way of just keeping your medical history in his own handwritting in your file. He was very thorough. I will miss him and send my condolences to his family

Curt Shafffer
Chicago, IL

Dear Mrs. DeNosaquo and family:
We just want to express our sincerest
condolences to all of you.
My husband Jamie, mother-in-law and I were patients of Sam's for over 25 years.
When we were young, my father-in-law, then a Sr. Attending at Reese with very high standards, chose
Sam for all of us to go to.
He took incredible care of us, often in very complicated situations.
Sam was always available, brilliant diagnostically, patient, warm and caring. We got to know his sense of humor and experienced his ability to be direct when he thought that too would be helpful. He was truly a great physician
and human being.
We know we will not be as well cared for ever again.
Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow.

To the DeNosaquo Family,

Sam was my physician for a number years before I moved to California. He was the best physician I ever had: thorough, diligent, expert, and friendly. He was unique and is irreplaceable. My condolences on your loss.
Judith M. Davis, M.D.

Dear Deena and family it is with great sorrow we learned about Sam's death. We were residents together at Michael
Reese and kept in touch during his association with Dr Mack z"l. At Am Yisrael I missed to see him during the last High
Holidays. Our condolences.
Dr Emanuel and Carmela Arbel

I wish to send my sympathies to the Denosaquo Family. Dr. DeNosaquo was my physician for only a few years. In that time though, he restored my faith in personal care, compassion and the “humanity” of those that practice the medical sciences.
I Shall Truly Miss Him Greatly.

My thoughts are with your family. I moved from Chicago to Pennsylvania about eight years ago...I had always loved Dr. Sam for his decency and skills but was never more aware of what a wonderful caretaker he was until I tried to find new Doctor. There simply was no replacing him...and there never will be. He took care of me for many years and I feel blessed that he was in my life.

My sympathies to the Denosaquo Family. He was my doctor for the past 30 years and was such a marvelous diagnostician. I have never known a doctor with such talent and compassion. I trusted him completely and there was never a time that he did not return my calls. He should be an example to all who practice medicine. I SHALL MISS HIM WITH ALL MY HEART. He was such a rare human being.

Natalie Vitek

Dear Rebecca. Knowing you provides me a great sense and understanding that your father must have been a good man, and an honest and loving person. I would like to have met him. It seems that his life's works will continue to be carried forward strongly through you and your siblings, his loved ones and friends, and the North Center. Our thoughts and hearts are with you and your family.

Our sympathies to your entire family. Dr. DeNosaquo was Larry's, Lee's and Harvey's doctor for many years. He was always there for us and we will miss his skills, caring and compassion.

I am deeply sorry for your loss. Dr. DeNosaquo was my doctor and advisor for more than 20 years. He was compassionate, kind and always there for me. I will miss him greatly.

Sam was a marvelous physician and a kind, empathetic, and compassionate man. When my father was dying almost a quarter of a century ago, Sam made daily house calls. No one was making house calls in those days. Sam treated me, my father, my brother, my sister-in-law and other members of our extended family. Sam was the rare physician who really listened, who gave you as much time as necessary and who treated the "whole" person. He possessed great skill and expertise and he shall clearly be missed. Cherish your memories and please accept my genuine condolences on the loss of your husband/father/grandfather.

To The DeNosaquo Family,
Our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Sam was my wife's and my doctor for over 40 years and during that entire time he was a brilliant diagnostician. On two separate occasions he diagnosed my life threatening symptoms over the phone and was instrumental in saving my life. He was a caring , sensitive doctor who attended to the physical and psychological needs of his patients. We were blessed to have him as our doctor and he will be sorely missed. We consider him irreplaceable. His memory will be a Blessing to all who knew him.

Rebecca,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your Father. Our Deepest Sympathies and Condolences to you and your Family. Please know that you are in our prayers during this most difficult time.

My doctor, my friend for more than 40 years.

To The DeNosaquo Family:
We were priveleged to have been patients of Dr. DeNosaquo for the past 8 years.He was a wonderful and caring Doctor.
We wish to express our sincere condolences to the entire family.

For many wonderful years, Sam was a valued fellow medical staff member of the Michael Reese Hospital Medical Staff. He was kind, caring and very well informed. It was always a pleasure to work with him.

Rebecca,

I am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved father. My thoughts are with you and your entire family.

Jenny, my heart is broken for you and your mom and the rest of your family. I was so priveledged to have known your Dad over the last 5 years, and always looked forward to our visits. He was always so gracious and courteous when I came to Chicago. He loved showing off his and your mom's glass collection, and of course grinned ear to ear when talking about the grandkids. I will miss him! You and your family will remain in my prayers daily.

My deepest sympathies,

To The Denosaquo Family,
Our Deepest Sympathies and Condolences to you during this difficult time. Please know you will be in our hearts and prayers during this time.

Our Sympathies,
Tom and Jennifer Berg

My condolences to the DeNosaquo family - Your dad was always like a second father to me growing up since we spent so much time together when we were kids.

Jenny,
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. I know how how you and your family loved him. May he rest in peace.

A sad day for his family and all of his patients he so thoughtfully and respectfully cared for these many years....my wife and daughter revered him as a person and as a professional.....he loved his medical life like no others and lived this life full of joy and his responsibility to the care of others....an icon of medicine that will not be matched in skill and caring....

Deena, I know that you do not know me, but i have been a patient of Sam's for 36 years. i reached Sam originally along with my Father and Brother, who were also patients of Sam's, throuigh my Uncle David Goldberg. That name you may remember, as he and Sam went to medical school together and when i turned 18, i asked my Uncle who would be the best and smartest Doctor I could go to...It was Sam. I was deeply sadened by the news that Sam was forced to retire as I was just making my appointment for my annual checkup. I then called Sam at home and he told me briefly that he was not doing well, which further sadened me and my entire family. I wanted you to know that he touched our hearts and was a very special person and Doctor to our entire family and we will miss him very much. Our condolences to you and your entire family. Lee Wolfson, Glencoe, IL

To the DeNosaquo Family,

My condolences on your loss. May Samuel forever live in Blessed Memory.