(04/22/14) Dr. Michael J. Baccari, of Warwick, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully after a short illness at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston on Thursday, April 17th. He was a well-respected physician with a medical career that spanned over 45 years.
Dr. Baccari was born on September 29, 1933 in Providence, Rhode Island. He is survived by his loving spouse of 32 years, Alberta Baccari and his five children: Catherine Mulcahy and her husband Stephen, Michael Baccari and his wife Lily, Daniel Baccari, Esq., Robert Baccari and his wife Jenny, and Brian Baccari and his wife Kate. He was an adored “Poppy” to his 10 grandchildren: Nathan, Stephanie, Mick, Jillian, Trenton, Nicholas, Andrew, Tyler, Mariah, and Julia. He is also survived by a sister, Madeline Colantino of North Providence and a brother, Vincent Baccari of Johnston. He was pre-deceased by two of his brothers, Bernard and John. He also leaves his former spouse, Irene Tanner and her husband Frank.
He was a graduate of Providence College and graduated Cum Laude from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He served in the United States Navy as a medical officer. Following his honorable discharge, he returned to Rhode Island where he practiced Internal Medicine until his retirement in 2011. Dr. Baccari served as the first Medical Director of Cherry Hill Manor and remained active there for 36 years. He was a member of the National Medical Honor Society, the Rhode Island Medical Society and the American Medical Association.
Dr. Baccari found great joy in his family and friends. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, especially when he could share his favorite hobbies, fishing, gardening and golfing. He loved afternoons relaxing in his yard, reading a book, and watching his fig tree grow in the company of his two dogs.
Next to his family, Dr. Baccari’s greatest love was for his patients, many of whom became his life-long friends. His dedication and compassion were admired by all. In his own words, “Medicine was my life”.
Calling hours will be on Tuesday April 22nd at Woodlawn Funeral Home in Cranston from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. Friends and relatives are invited to a Mass of Christian burial Wednesday April 23rd at 11:00 am at St. Rose & Clement Catholic Church on Long Street in Warwick. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, Boston, MA. 02114. For more information visit www.WoodlawnGattone.com
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