E.W. (Mike) Scrofani, MD, the last of a dying breed, a GP who was adored by his patients, passed away recently. Dr. Mike, as he was often called by his patients, was a general practioner, known for making house calls, delivering numerous babies, performing operations, serving in the public schools and giving flu shots in senior centers and nursing homes.

Dr. Scrofani was a prominent diagnostician, often called upon by his peers to assist with trouble cases. In addition to being competent, compassionate, kind and understanding, Dr. Scrofani was known for his keen sense of humor. His quick wit added a lighthearted element to serious situations, regularly helping people emotionally as well as physically.

Dr. Scrofani served in Nagasaki as a captain in the US Army and recently received the Medical Association of the State of NY Citation in recognition of 50 years devoted to the service to the public in the practice of medicine. Throughout the years he was involved in numerous civic groups including the Levittown Exchange, Kiwanis and Lions Clubs and often assisted the St. Bernard's Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. In cases where his patients didn't have the funds to pay for medical service, Dr. Scrofani would often either donate his time or accept barter in the form of services, chickens, cakes, pies or other homemade/handmade goods.

Dr. Scrofani loved life, his family and his patients. He is survived by his wife Terry; children Ellen Blumenthal (Skip), Michael Scrofani (Robin), Lisa Uhrin (Greg) and Ross Scrofani (Cindy); sister Ann Pellaton; six grandchildren; and an extended family too numerous to mention.