Paul Florentino, M.D., FACP Deputy Commander of Medical Services at National Naval Medical Center died June 19th in Alexandria, Virginia. He was 56.
He was born in Brooklyn, NY and received his undergraduate degree magna cum laude from Colgate University and his medical degree cum laude from St. Louis University School of Medicine. He completed his training in Internal Medicine at Cornell Cooperating Hospitals-Memorial Sloan Kettering and North Shore University Hospitals. He served as a US Air Force Flight Surgeon following residency. He later joined the faculty at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences as a civilian pulmonary/internal medicine specialist. His dedication and interest in making a leadership difference eventually brought him to the Board of Directors where, in the words of RADM Nathan, “he had been a true shaker and mover as the Director”. More recently he assumed the position of Deputy Commander of Medical Services, the only civilian to have ever held this position. There he made vital contributions to the Board, using his corporate experience and knowledge to assist in the major transitions involved in the merger of Walter Reed Army Medical Center and NNMC Bethesda. He had a lifelong pursuit of clinical excellence and dedication to Internal Medicine. In addition to his full time work at NNMC, he also served as Governor, Virginia Chapter of the American College of Physicians.
He is survived by his life partner Chris Pedersen of Alexandria, Virginia; his mother Rose Florentino of Spring Hill, FL; his brothers Michael Florentino of Manalapan, NJ; and Gene Florentino of Buffalo, NY, in addition to many beloved aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and an extensive network of dear friends.
A viewing will be held from 6-8 pm on Thursday, June 23 and Friday, June 24 from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Demaine Funeral Home located at 520 S Washington St. Alexandria, VA. There will be a funeral mass on Friday June 24th at 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church 310 South Royal Street Alexandria, VA. Burial will be at Arlington Cemetery sometime in the Fall. We will post the date once it is known.
Although flowers are appreciated, Paul would have been grateful for contributions in his name to the Whitman Walker Clinic, 1701 14th Street, NW Washington D.C., DC 20009, (202) 745-7000. Donations can also be made online at www.whitman-walker.org/donate.
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