Robert Emil 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. Badwey and his wife, Laura Hall Badwey of Alexandria, VA, and Rayna Badwey Matz of Naples, FL. He also leaves behind four 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 Badwey was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on December 12, 1933, to Samuel and Juliette 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 the University of Pittsburgh Medical School in 1959. Upon completing his residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Badwey started and maintained an OB/GYN practice from 1964 to 2009 in Washington, D.C.. 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, and was formerly from 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. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, and funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM. Entombment will follow at Jefferson Memorial Park 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. To sign his guest register or to leave online condolences, please visit www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are being handled by Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated Since 1978.

Robert Emil Badwey MD

December 12, 1933 - November 4, 2024