in memoriam
John Malfetano, MD, 91, passed away on November 10, 2014 at his home in Paradise Valley, Arizona. He was born in Brooklyn, New York and was a proud Yankees fan. He graduated from Georgetown University and Georgetown Medical School; later becoming a Captain in the U.S. Air Force, stationed at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls, Montana. He went on to have a successful medical practice as an OBGYN in Long Island, New York and was Chief of Staff at Nassau Hospital. In 1978, he moved to Scottsdale, AZ where he continued to practice medicine till his retirement. He was the consummate doctor, who was adored by his patients, and was admired and respected by his colleagues. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and a true friend to those lucky enough to know him. Dr. Malfetano is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, June, sons John (Barbara) and Bob, as well as three wonderful grandchildren, and Sophie, a “wet-nosed” big black labrador retriever. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was a MCMS member from 1978-1995. ru
The members of the Maricopa County Medical Society are the organization's greatest asset, an assemblage of the finest physicians and healthcare providers. On these pages we pay homage to current and past members who are no longer with us on this earth. You will be missed.
Arnold L. Serbin, MD, 83, passed away in Phoenix, Arizona on Monday February 18, 2013. Dr. Serbin moved to Tucson in 1943. He attended Tucson High School and the University of Arizona. While at the U of A, he joined the Musicians’ Union andstarted his own band to help pay for his education. He played in the Arnold Serbin Band throughout college and pharmacy school, up to his first year at Chicago Medical School. After completion of an internship at Maimonides Hospital in Brooklyn, New York and a two-year stint with the United States Air Force, he completed his medical specialty training in pulmonology in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Serbin opened his practice in 1964. He was an expert on Valley Fever and he was one of the first to perform flexible endoscopic bronchoscopies in Phoenix. Dr. Serbin was a Life Member of the American College of Physicians, American College of Chest Physicians, the AMA, and multiple other societies and associations. People breathed easier if they had Dr. Serbin for a doctor. He was involved in training numerous current staff members of both St. Joseph’s and Good Samaritan Hospitals. He was an active member of the Jewish Community and a long time member of Beth El Congregation, where he served on numerous committees and on the Board of Directors. Dr. Serbin is survived by his wife of 58 years, Barbara, his son Gary, his daughters Ellen and Deborah, his daughter-in-law, Lisa, and his son-in-law, Eric Swanson, and his grandchildren, Daniel, Rebecca, Michael, Jacob, Joshua, Matthew, and Noah, and his great-grandchildren, Yaakov and Nosson Tzvi. He is also survived by his sister, Libby Katzke, and many in-laws, nephews, nieces, and cousins. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Samson and Reva, and his two younger brothers, Bernard and George. Dr. Serbin joined MCMS in 1963. ru
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