Birth date: May 31, 1939 Death date: Oct 25, 2018
PUPELLO, MD, Dennis Frank passed away while surrounded by family October 25, 2018. Born May 31, 1939 in Tampa, FL, he is preceded in death by his mother, Grace and father, Frank. He is survived by wife, Lisa; sons, Dennis (Kelley) Read Obituary
Always grateful for the skill of Dr Pupello, who performed a quad heart bipass on me at St Joes hospital. I returned to skydive 30 days later and performed over 5,000 jumps since! Above my strange hobby, I appreciate the great skill of a truly great surgeon! Arch Deal
My deepest sympathy to th e Pupello family. He was a great doctor and a wonderful per son.
Nuvia Cermeno.
Dr. Pupello was an amazing doctor and individual. I learned so much from working with him at TGH in the 80s. He was a kind man and excellent with the patients & families. RIP Dr. Pupello and thank you.
Our condolences to all of the Pupello family.....We have known Dennis since high school and were deeply saddened by his passing. He was certainly admired and loved by all who knew him. LOVE AND BLESSINGS.
MARY AND AL DIECIDUE
My name is Onelio Ochoa, Jr. and I and my wife Irene are expressing the great loss of Dennis' passing. I have been Dennis' friend and associate as a member of The Fabulous Rockers since 1957. At his memorial service today, many of his medical friends and associates expressed their love and respect for Dr. Pupello. Among the many who attended were his long time friends and devotees of The Fabulous Rockers. Members of the band who attended felt their heart felt loss of Dennis. Several of us performed last Tuesday, October 23rd at the Mayor's Annual Hispanic Celebration at the historic Tampa Theatre. My parting words to Dennis were asking him to take care and stay healthy. I and Irene were shocked with the news of his unexpected passing.
You need to realize that The Fabulous Rockers were not only a band of entertainers, we were a family! Someday we will all be together again playing "Would I Still Be Loving You."
DENNIS IMPLANTED AN AORTIC VALVE IN 1981 WHICH I WILL BE FOREVER GRATEFUL. HIS TALENTS TRULY MAKE DENNIS THE COMMUNITY ‘ S RENAISSANCE MAN . OUR WORLD IS A BETTER PLACE BECAUSE OF HIS PRESENCE. MAY GOD REST HIS SOUL AND BE AT YOUR FAMIL’S COMFORT
he was a wonderful doctor sorry for youre loss Peter and Mary Fernandez
Dr Dennis Pupello, the best employer I have ever worked for and the most kindhearted person I have ever met. Wonderful surgeon and I am proud to say my friend, I will miss you! I am heartbroken as many, many people are.
Patti Sevelin
RIP Dr Pupello. You saved my life when I was 7. You were ever so protective of me and my condition. You sat many nights by my hospital bed just waiting to see if I would make it. You flew home from a conference when my condition changed for the worst. You always had time for me and my heart problems. You never once considered me a pain or told me to find someone else. You willingly helped me over the years without ever asking for anything in return. You never charged my family or me once for any office visits. You watched me grow. I asked you to be there with me when my son was born “just in case something happens” and you were there. Even when you retired you willingly directed my care to the most qualified doctor when I needed 2 more open heart surgeries. You invited me to come see your band play and asked me to attend your final performance with The Fabulous Rockers. I loved every minute of the concert and every minute of the time we spent together. I always felt honored to be in your presence. I love you my dear surgeon and friend. Until we meet again.
Suellen Toudt
