An 'Extraordinary Man,' Local Doc's Funeral Monday

The family, friends and colleagues of Dr. the Basking Ridge dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon who died in a single-engine plane crash a week ago, are expected on Monday at at in Basking Ridge.

Visiting hours had been scheduled on Sunday. Monday's service at St. James will be followed by interment at Somerset Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum in Basking Ridge, according to , which is handling funeral arrangements.

Bisaccia was a co-founder of Affiliated Dermatology Cosmetic Surgery Center, with offices in Liberty Corner, Morristown and other locations in Morris and Somerset counties. Among his other affiliations, he was a Professor of Clinical Dermatology at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City, and Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.

Gallaway and Crane posted an expanded obituary about Bisaccia following the initial information published last week. The website also includes many "candles" with messages of support from those who had known him on both a personal and professional basis.

"Emil was an extaordinary man who would drop everything to help a neighbor or friend. He will be dearly missed. Our prayers go out to the Bisaccia family for whom Emil's love was immeasurable," wrote the Riggio family.

Dr. Frank W. Yoder recalled, "I had the honor of teaching Emilio in 1978 at The Ohio State University Division of Dermatology. He was such an outstanding resident physician that I strongly recommended that he finish up at Columbia in N.Y.C. He will be missed by many including myself, his peers and his patients. He was a pillar in the dermatology community. My sincere condolences to his family."

Previously, in response to Bisaccia's loss.

The following is the more extensive version of the obituary published by Gallaway and Crane:

Emilio Bisaccia, MD, November 1952 — April 2012. Resident of Basking Ridge, N.J. Emilio passed away unexpectedly on Saturday April 21. Raised in Nutley, N.J. he went on to attend The Ohio State University graduating with a B.A. cum laude in June 1974. Emilio received a medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio in June 1979, and held medical licenses in N.J., N.Y. and Ohio.

Emilio was a fellow in many professional organizations and societies, including the American Academy of Dermatology, the Academy of Facial, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American College of Physicians. Among his many academic appointments, Emilio was Attending Physician and Medical Director of the Photopheresis Unit, and Section of Dermatology Chief at Morristown Memorial Hospital. In addition, he was Attending Physician at N.Y. Presbyterian Hospital and Professor of Clinical Dermatology at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. Emilio was well-published, authoring over 200 medical and surgical scientific articles, books and chapters.

Emilio was a co-founder of Affiliated Dermatology, a highly-respected practice with offices located throughout N.J. and Ohio.

Emilio was one of three children born to Emil and the late Lydia Bisaccia, was the beloved husband of Teresa Bisaccia and father to sons Adam and Devon. Emilio will forever be remembered by his devoted brother Ron and sister Carol Fossella. Over the course of his life, Emilio developed and treasured relationships with a group of friends whom he considered family.

Emilio drew no greater joy in this world than to gather with his friends and family as often as he could for meals and laughter. His generosity and commitment to helping those he cared about knew no bounds. He will be deeply missed by his friends, family and the countless others whom he touched.

A Liturgy of Christian burial will be held on Monday April 30, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the St. James Church, 184 South Finley Ave, Basking Ridge. Relatives and friends are invited to visit the Gallaway and Crane Funeral Home, 101 South Finley Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ on Sunday April 29, from 12-2 and 4-6 p.m. For more information, please contact the Funeral Home at 908-766-0250 or to light an online condolence please visit our website www.gcfuneralhome.com.

The Dr. Emil Bisaccia Honor Fund has been established at Columbia University in his recognition. In lieu of flowers, the family requests all donations can be sent to the Columbia University Department of Dermatology, c/o Marilyn Mullins, 100 Haven Ave., Suite 29D, New York, NY 10032 or the Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, Kansas 66675.