Dominick J. Raso, MD, 86, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2014 in Easton Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born: Dominick was born August 11, 1927 in Verplanck, NY, a son to the late Giovanni Raso and Caterina Serafina Raso Furfaro and stepson to the late John Furfaro. Personal: Dominick is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years Paula (Hurtt) Raso. He is preceded in death by his daughter Dr. Paula Raso Cooper, daughters Angela and Anne, and son Joseph. Dr. Raso graduated from Hendrick Hudson High School, Long Island University, and the School of Medicine at the University of Bologna in Italy with post graduate training at the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency Program at Easton Hospital in 1962. He served his country proudly in the Hospital Corps of the United States Navy during WWII. Dr. Raso had numerous professional accomplishments, held various positions, and received numerous awards during his medical career serving the community for over 50 years. He was past president of Muhlenberg Hospital, honored as teacher of the year at Easton Hospital by the medical residents, and was recognized by the administration and medical staff of Easton Hospital in 2008 for 50 years of service. Dr. Raso maintained a private practice in Easton from 1962 until 2012. He will be remembered by the thousands of patients and their families for providing compassion and care. Memberships: Dr. Raso was a member of the American Medical Society, Pennsylvania Medical Society, and Northampton County Medical Society. Survivors: In addition to his beloved wife Paula, Dominick is survived by his 7 children and their spouses; Dianna Raso, Dr. Dominique Raso Bailey Anderson and husband Roy, Gabriella Raso Todd and husband Mark, Dr. Jon Raso and wife Eileen, Andr Raso and wife Jan, Dominic Raso and wife Amy, Anthony Raso and wife Susan. Along with his children, Dominick has 20 grandchildren, Paula Cooper Milne and husband Philip, Christina Cooper Bravata, and husband Kurt, Dominick and William Cooper, Joshua Bailey and wife Sara, Iain Bailey and wife Corrie, Kaitlyn and Anna Todd, Rebecca, Jon, Angeline, and Theresa Raso, Andr and Noah Raso, Makayla and Luke Raso, and Anthony, Nickolas, Isabella, and Giovanni Raso. He was additionally blessed with 4 great-grandchildren, Cooper Milne, Joseph and Sophia Bravata, and Ava Noelle Bailey. Dominick is also survived by brothers and sisters, Mr. Anthony Raso and wife Patricia, Mrs. Geraldine Stephens, Mr. Vincent Furfaro and wife Alice, Mrs. Rose Mason and husband William, and Mrs. Angela Smith and husband Wayne, along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Services: Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Avenue, Easton, PA, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 pm in the church. Interment will be in Easton Heights Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp). Memorial Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions in Dominicks name may be made to the Medical Staff of Easton Hospital to benefit the Internal Medicine Resident Program, c/o Easton Hospital Medical Staff Office, 250 South 21st Street, Easton, PA 18042. Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com