Dr. Ernest L. "Gary" Rosato, M.D., age 57, passed away on March 17, 2021 after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. His career and life were remarkable in many ways as he represented the best in the medical field and in humanity.

Born on January 10, 1964 in Philadelphia, PA to Gertrude and Francis Rosato, M.D., Ernest was the oldest of five siblings. He attended Episcopal Academy (C'82) where he served as senior class president and received his BA from the University of Pennsylvania (C'86) and his M.D. from the Jefferson Medical College (C'90). Ernest completed his surgical residency at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in 1996 and subsequently joined the faculty in the Department of Surgery. During his 25 years at Thomas Jefferson, he assumed multiple leadership roles, including Chief of the Division of General Surgery. He held leadership positions in numerous professional societies, published over 85 peer reviewed publications and received grant funding for a dozen clinical trials. Ernest was renowned by those who knew and worked with him for his calm demeanor, modesty, competence, skill, kindness and sense of humor.

Ernest was an exceptional teacher and responsible for the training of scores of surgical residents and medical students. Multiple teaching and mentoring awards have been bestowed upon him including the Jefferson Medical College Dean's Citation for Advancement of Education, the Jefferson Medical College Dean's Citation for Faculty Mentoring, the Thomas Jefferson University Outstanding Clinician Award, and twice the Department of Surgery Faculty Teaching Award.

In addition to his passion for surgery, Ernest was a devoted friend, father, and husband. He lived life to the fullest and loved nothing more than spending time with his family. He was happiest skiing on the slopes of Alta, boating on the Chesapeake Bay, or playing tennis with family and friends.

Ernest is survived by his wife Jeannette (née Kolmen), his son Francis Ernest M.D., his son Ernest Lancelot (Gary) Jr., and his daughter Madeline Claire. He is also survived by siblings Anne V. Rosato M.D., Gertrude M. Rosato (James Simpson), Frances E. Rosato, Jr. M.D. (Kimberly), and Aimée Ainslie (Jeffrey).

Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial Service to be held on Sunday May 2nd, 11 AM at Springfield Country Club, 400 W. Sproul Rd., Springfield, PA 19064

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Dr. Ernest Rosato may be made in support of the Department of Surgery Research & Education Fund or the Glioblastoma Research Fund at Thomas Jefferson University. Please donate online at www.giving.jefferson.edu or make checks payable to Jefferson, noting "Rosato" with fund designation in the memo, and mail to: Jefferson Office of Institutional Advancement Dept. 825434, PO Box 71331, Philadelphia PA 19176-1311 .