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BOZZINI Dr.Miguel A. Bozzini passed away on December 12, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on February 5, 1918 in Rosario, Argentina to Juan Bozzini and Rosa Maria Garofalo Bozzini. Dr. Bozzini came to San Antonio in 1975, after an illustrious career as a doctor practicing Radiation Oncology in very prestigious institutions, becoming eventually chairman of a very prominent East Coast University. He was the first person in town dedicated specifically to this branch of Radiology. He practiced in Santa Rosa hospital and at the Cancer Therapy and Research Center, where he was at one point the Chief of Staff. He developed a very reputable practice, interacting primarily with pediatric oncologist in nation wide protocols, and helping the residency program of the CTRC. His dedication to his patients, regardless of their ability to pay, was legendary. He continued to practice past his 80th birthday, and the National Radiotherapy Society mentioned he was at one point the oldest practicing Radiation Oncologist. He was a refined person, a Renaissance man , loving classic music,. opera, good books, and good food and wine. He was a good chef and host and liked to use his Argentinean and Italian background to share with friends , wife and family his knowledge of these countries. He will also share all these gifts in animated conversations in private houses, parties and restaurants.. He was basically trilingual dominating well Spanish, English, and Italian, although he had also a good background of French. He had family in Spain, Italy, his original Argentina, and Mexico through the marriage to his wife Martha. He liked to travel and to visit all of them frequently. They also reciprocated visiting him in San Antonio, and he would love to be the gracious host and share with them his fondness of this town . He was indeed an International person. Dr. Bozzini will be missed by his professional colleagues, his friends and his family. Dr. Bozzini is survived his loving wife, Martha Mendoza Bozzini; sister, Adelia Bozzini; numerous cousins & other family members in Spain, Italy, Argentina and Puerto Rico; and numerous friends from all over. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday-December 16, 2009 at 7:00PM at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North, with Fr. Larry Steuben officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 8115 Datapoint, San Antonio, TX 78229. You may sign the on-line guestbook at www.missionparks.com under the obituary section. MISSION PARK NORTH 3401 CHERRY RIDGE SAN ANTONIO TX 78230 210 349-1414

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Dr. Miguel A. Bozzini

February 5, 1918 - December 12, 2009