ROCCO ANTHONY CALANDRUCCIO, MD, 84, of Germantown, TN passed away Saturday July 28, 2007. He was born February 27, 1923 in White Plains, NY. Dr. Calandruccio was the youngest of six children, and was born to Vincenza and Natale' Calandruccio of Calabria, Italy. He is survived by his wife, Betty of 59 years. He also leaves his children, Peter Charles Calandruccio (Stephanie), of Creede, CO, James Howard Calandruccio MD (Louise),and Cathy C. Garner (Warwick), both of Memphis; and six grandchildren. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Union College in Schenectady, NY. He then graduated from Yale Medical School, (AOA.) He completed his residency at the Campbell Clinic in Memphis where he practiced Orthopaedic Surgery for 36 years. Dr. Calandruccio went on to serve as Chief of Staff at the Campbell Clinic, professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Tennessee, and also served as head of the department of Orthopaedics at the University. He served as president of numerous organizations including the Memphis and Shelby County Medical Society, Orthopaedic Research Society and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He was the author of numerous scientific articles and book chapters including Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics. He traveled extensively throughout the world and become a pioneer in adult Orthopaedic reconstruction in the U.S. after studying under Sir John Charnley in England. His interest in research led to the development of procedures and implants enhancing patient care. He was a Paul Harris member of the Memphis Rotary Club. He served at Walter Reed Military Hospital in Washington, DC. His unyielding quest for perfection was exemplified by his patient care and the lifelong impressions he made on those he taught the art of Orthopaedic Surgery. He was a member of Grace St. Lukes Episcopal Church. Following retirement he continued to devote his attention to his family and his hobbies which included renovation, wood working and creating hand-made gifts for others. The family requests that any memorials be sent to the Campbell Foundation, Rocco A Calandruccio Research and Education Fund, 1400 South Germantown Parkway, Germantown, TN 38138 or to a charity of their choice. Visitation willbe atMemorial Park Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 31 from 5-7 p.m. Services willbe atGrace St. Lukes Episcopal Church on Wednesday August 1, 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Published by The Commercial Appeal on Jul. 29, 2007.
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