Enrique L. Panlilio

Obituary of Dr. Enrique Panlilio Dr. Enrique L. Panlilio, MD: 1933 - 2016, a giant in the local medical community, devoted patriarch to his family. "Rick" to his friends, his public persona will always be one of a healer. A graduate of medicine from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines, he emigrated to the United States in 1959 and specialized in urology at St. Vincent's Hospital in NYC. With his long-time partners, he established his own clinic in Leesburg in 1970 where he practiced until 1999. Bringing pioneering medical techniques to serve the community, his awards and recognitions are many and include: Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Fellow of Urologic Oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, American Board of Urology, and numerous others. As significant as his contributions were to the medical world, he was even larger-than-life to his family. He leaves behind his wife of 39 years, Margaret Craig Panlilio, and four beloved children: Eva, Rick, David and Timothy, all born to his first marriage to Carol Panlilio. His legacy lives on in his 8 grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother, Romy, and three sisters, Lulu, Lilia and Terry, with whom he always remained dear. A measure of his character is the closeness of all the family he leaves behind. He was an avid tennis player and an enthusiastic golfer, passions he shared with his family, friends and colleagues. They will all remember the tennis weekends at Longboat Key and many rounds at the local country clubs. A Floridian by choice, he lived his life and raised his family with a love of the water and the beaches all over the state. He was a life-long RV-er, dog lover and Ferrari aficionado. Rick was a devout member of the congregation at St. James Episcopal Church of Leesburg for over 40 years. He passed on Tuesday (February 9). He is already missed. Public viewing at Beyers Funeral Home, Leesburg, FL from 4PM to 7 PM on Saturday, February 13. Memorial Service at St. James Episcopal Church of Leesburg at 11 AM on Wednesday, February 17. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. James Memorial Fund, the American Cancer Society, or to the Alzheimer's Foundation.

Enrique L. Panlilio

February 9, 2016