STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The glitz and glamour of Las Vegas will be recreated for the 19th annual Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) gala, set for Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. in Nicotra’s Ballroom of the Hilton Garden Inn, Bloomfield. Guests will enjoy entertainment provided by Manhattan Rhapsody as an Elvis impersonator and showgirls circle the festive ballroom.
Robert Urs will be honored for his dedication and leadership as president of the RUMC Foundation Board of Directors. Dr. Francesco Rotatori will be honored for providing outstanding medical care and for his service and guidance as president of the medical staff since 2023.
A special gratitude award will be presented to Angels On The Bay, a supporter of the Wayne Zenna Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at RUMC.
“These honorees are lifting RUMC to new heights as it continues the most comprehensive transformation in its 122-year history,” said Daniel J. Messina, president and chief executive officer of the hospital. “We are grateful for their service and support.”
Robert UrsThird-Party-Submitted
ABOUT ROBERT URS
A second-generation family member to serve the hospital, Urs is the current president of the RUMC Foundation Board and a member of the RUMC Board of Trustees.
He is a licensed real estate associate broker practicing at Robert DeFalco Realty, and has achieved designations in Graduate REALTOR Institute (GRI) and Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES). He is an active member of the National Association of REALTORS and the Staten Island Board of REALTORS.
An avid golfer, Urs is a member of the Richmond County Country Club where he serves on the Board of Directors and is active on several committees.
He and his wife, Jennifer, have two daughters who were born in Richmond University Medical Center. They attend Staten Island Academy, where Urs serves as vice president of the Board of Trustees.
Dr. Francesco RotatoriThird-Party-Submitted
ABOUT DR. ROTATORI
Born and raised in Italy, Dr. Rotatori completed medical school in Milan where he also obtained specialization in cardiology at the Centro Cardiologico Monzino.
After two years working in basic science research, he completed full U.S. training in internal medicine, cardiology and interventional cardiology, and worked in several hospitals in Brooklyn and Staten Island within the SUNY Downstate Medical Center system.
In 2014, Dr. Rotatori started a private practice with offices throughout New York City. In 2017, he joined Richmond University Medical Center, initially as associate director of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, then as associate chief of cardiology and for the past five years, as chief of the same department.
He holds board certifications in internal medicine, cardiology, interventional cardiology, nuclear cardiology and echocardiography, granted by the American Board of Internal Medicine. At RUMC, he provides prevention and invasive treatment to patients from across New Jersey and the New York metropolitan area.
He and his wife, Susanna, have four children.
ABOUT ANGELS ON THE BAY
Based in Howard Beach, Queens, Angels On The Bay was founded over 30 years ago by Frank Russo Jr., owner of Russo’s On The Bay catering hall. Its mission is to support programs and facilities that provide quality health care and services to children. RUMC has enjoyed a longstanding relationship with Angels On The Bay.
GALA RESERVATIONS
Hosted by the RUMC Foundation, the annual gala raises funds to support the advancement of health care for Staten Islanders. Brian Gomez is chairing the gala committee. Barbara and Dom Famulari are serving as dinner chairs.
Tickets are $350 per person, with tables of 10 available for $3,250 and tables of 12 for $3,700. For sponsorship information and reservations, contact Gina Ferreri at 718-818-2106 or GFerreri@rumcsi.org.
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