Dr. Sami Bashara Girgis

GIRGIS, Dr. Sami Bishara, MD, age 85, of Harrison Township, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019. Dr. Girgis was born on September 1, 1933 in Cairo, Egypt. He was the youngest of 5 sons. His father, Bishara died when Sami was 10 years old. His mother, Tofa lived to see 2 of her sons grow up to become engineers and 3 of her sons become medical doctors.

Sami Girgis graduated from Cairo University in Egypt with a degree in medicine. He emigrated to the United States with his wife, Dr. Faiza Hanna Girgis and their son, Nader in 1969. Sami and Faiza welcomed their daughter, Mariam after they emigrated. Dr. Sami Girgis completed his medical training with a Pulmonary and Critical Care fellowship from The Ohio State University. He practiced in Springfield at Community Hospital and Mercy Medical Center from 1975 until his retirement in 1999. Much of that time he was also the TB Commissioner of Clark County.

Dr. Girgis was respected by the medical community and loved by his patients and office staff. Special thanks to his office manager of 20 years, Mary Slaughter; her husband, Rev. Jim Slaughter and their family. Also Beejee, nurses Edith and Candy, Bernie and many others.

Dr. Girgis was proud to be a medical doctor and dedicated himself to serving thousands of patients over his nearly 25 year career. He enjoyed living at his Florida condo, attending OSU football games, painting, playing backgammon, reading, learning how to use his iPhone, tablet and laptop. He had a great sense of humor and loved his family.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Faiza Hanna Girgis, MD; daughter, Mariam; son, Nader; daughter-in-law, Kathleen; granddaughter, Arielle; nieces, nephews and extended family. Dr. Girgis treasured his friendships with medical colleagues and friends, especially, Pete Hackett CPA, as well as Danny Due, Michael Kline, Jim Budros and everyone at BRR. He also loved fellowship with his many friends at St. Mina and St. Abanoub Coptic Orthodox Church in Miamisburg.

The Girgis family appreciates the kindness and care Dr. Sami received from everyone at Sycamore Glenn Nursing Home as well as Hospice of Dayton.

In Lieu of flowers, please send donations in honor of Dr. Sami Girgis to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave, Dayton, OH 45420.

Funeral Service will be held 10am, Saturday, June 22 at St. Mina & St. Abanoub Coptic Orthodox Church, 1531 King Richard Pkwy, Miamisburg, OH, 45342.

Burial in Miami Cemetery with a reception following burial at the church.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.routsong.com.