Nicholas Limperis

Limperis, Nicholas M. M.D, 88, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 25, 2015. "Doc" Nick was a devoted father to his children: Nancy (Michael) Dschida, John (Karen), Michael, Bill (Janet), Nick, and Paul (Cindy Tilton); a loving grandfather to his ten grandchildren: Joseph and Alexandra Dschida, Nicholas, Annie, Jack, Robert, Daniel, Nicole, Mia, and William Limperis. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Virginia (the late James) Perkins and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Frances (nee Kenny) Limperis, his parents, Michael and Ann Limperis, his sister Patricia (the late James) Liston, his father- and mother-in-law, John and Virginia Kenny, his sisters-in-law Marie (the late Frank) Carlin, and Jeanne (the late Fred) Graver. Nick grew up on the south side of Chicago and attended St. Sabina Grammar School and graduated from Morgan Park Military Academy. He enlisted into the United States Navy during World War II and served his country honorably. After being discharged in 1946, he enrolled in DePaul University. After graduating from DePaul University with honors, he then attended Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, graduating in 1953. Nick then went to Cook County Hospital as an intern and resident where he was trained in pediatrics. During his medical studies and training, Nick also served along with his father as a City of Chicago police officer. Nick also attended Harvard University where he was trained in child psychiatry. After completing his residencies in pediatrics and child psychiatry, Nick joined Heritage Pediatrics on the south side of Chicago as a Board Certified pediatrician and child psychiatrist. He also joined Little Company of Mary Hospital where he served as both Chief of Pediatrics and Chief of the Medical Staff. After many years of service to the families and children on the south side of Chicago, Nick moved with his family from the Beverly neighborhood to Sea Ranch Lakes, Florida in 1970. Nick then joined the staff of Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he was again elected Chief of Pediatrics and Chief of the Medical Staff at Holy Cross. During his medical career, he received numerous honors, including in 1992 the Doctor of the Year Award from the Caducean Society of Greater Fort Lauderdale, and also in 2010, the Medical Humanitarian Award from the Caducean Society of Greater Fort Lauderdale, he was named to America's Top Pediatricians in 2002 -2003. He was named Father of the Year of Broward County in 1976. Nick was known for his volunteerism, generously providing his services to the St. Vincent de Paul Orphanage in Chicago and the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Montana, among other organizations. He was a beloved pediatrician in Chicago and Fort Lauderdale for over fifty years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Cross Hospital, 4725 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308. A Funeral Mass to celebrate Nick's life will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 1:00 p.m., at Assumption Catholic Church, 2001 S. Ocean Boulevard, Lauderdale by the Sea, FL 33308. Phone 954-941-7647. Arrangements were made by: Baird-Case Jordan-Fannin Funeral Home, 4343 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308, Phone (954) 492-4000. www.baird-casefh.com