Dr. Robert E. Badwey, MD

Robert Emil Badwey, MD, 90 years old, passed away at Physician’s Regional Medical Center in Naples, FL on November 4, 2024. 

Robert was the husband of 65 years to Thelma (Ilyas) Badwey; and father to Robert E. Badwey, MD of Atlanta, GA, Richard E. (Laura Hall) Badwey of Alexandria, VA, and Rayna Badwey Matz of Naples, FL. He also leaves behind 4 precious grandchildren, Austin Matz of Charlotte, NC, Mackenzie Matz of Pittsburgh, PA, Laura Grace Badwey and Richard Nelson Badwey of Alexandria, VA; his sister, Anna M. Karola, PhD. of Harrisonburg, VA; and several nephews.

Born to Lebanese immigrants, Robert was born in Altoona, PA on December 12, 1933 to Samuel and Juliette (Deeb) Badwey, who have predeceased him. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Yvonne Jane Shaheen in 2009. 

Robert graduated from Altoona High School in 1951, Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1955 and University of Pittsburgh Medical School in 1959. Upon completion of his residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Badwey started and maintained an OB/GYN practice from 1964 to 2009 in the Washington, D.C. area. His practice was interrupted for 2 years while he served his country with distinction from 1966 to 1968 at Warner Robins (Georgia) AFB. 

He resided in Naples, FL, formerly of Potomac, MD. He was an active member of Saints Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church. Robert’s interests and hobbies included tennis, boating, horseback riding, traveling, numismatics and enjoying his grandchildren. He was also a huge fan of the former Washington Redskins and a long-time season ticket holder. Robert will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Services for Dr. Badwey will be held on Monday, November 11, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Saints Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church, 10620 River Rd., Potomac, MD. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the church. A Mercy dinner will be held after the service.

Additional services for Dr. Badwey will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 3400 Dawson St., Pittsburgh, PA with visitation from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM. Entombment will follow at Jefferson Memorial Park, Pittsburgh at 12:30 PM. A Mercy Dinner will be held at 1:15 PM with the location to be determined.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at https://www.stjude.org/donate. Condolences may be left at www.swgfuneralhome.com and www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com. 

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