Dr. Michael Anthony Passidomo

It is with profound sadness and regret that the family of Dr. Michael Anthony Passidomo of Naples, Florida announce that on November 19, 2022, Michael, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and much more, died unexpectedly after a brief illness.

Dr. Passidomo was born on August 13, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York, and was the first son of seven children born to proud parents, Donald Anthony Passidomo (a first generation Italian immigrant) and Rose Gatto Passidomo.

From Brooklyn, the Passidomo family moved to East Meadow, New York, followed by a final relocation to beautiful Garden City, New York, where Michael graduated from Garden City High School, class of 1960.

Naturally curious and encouraged by his parents, Michael's aptitude and energy to learn by observation and experiment began in his youth and continued into adulthood. Michael was educated at the world's oldest university, The University of Bologna, in Bologna Italy, where he attended medical school, taught completely in the Italian language. Dr. Passidomo received his Doctor of Medicine Degree from the University of Bologna, graduating one year earlier then expected, in 1969.

Dr. Passidomo was a neurologist specializing in the treatment and diagnosis of neurological disorders. Being the true Renaissance Man, philanthropist and entrepreneur that he was, Michael was instrumental in delivering and developing advanced neurological care in rural, underserved areas of eastern Kentucky and surrounding states, for decades.

In spite of some physical challenges, Dr. Passidomo was the perfect example of perseverance, drive and creativity. Throughout his life he shared his love of culture, art, cooking, nature, laughing and traveling with his family and friends.

After a fruitful and rewarding career as a physician, and raising a beautiful family, Dr. Passidomo relished 30 years of retirement at his homes in Naples Florida and Orvieto Italy, a small village in the lush Umbria region of Italy.

Dr. Passidomo is predeceased by his wife, Cherry (Haihong Cao) and is survived by his children, Dr. Daniel Passidomo and his wife, Kristin of Springboro, Ohio; Michelle Passidomo and Gregory Passidomo, both of Naples, Florida; sister Marie Major of Trumansburg, New York; sister Angela Trafford of Naples, Florida; brother Donald Passidomo of Pennsylvania; brother Dr. Christopher D. Passidomo, of Stoneybrook, New York; sister Lisa J. Passidomo of Woodbridge, Connecticut; and also predeceased by baby sister, Valerie Passidomo. Dr. Passidomo reveled in the joy and love of his grandchildren, Cesare, Chloe, Gabrielle, Mariena and Jonathan, and was beloved by all of his many cousins, nieces and nephews, and life-long friends.

Visitation service will be held on Friday, January 06, 2023 from 4pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, January 07, 2023 at a location to be determined.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.leememorialparkfuneralhome.com for the Passidomo family.