Rosario LaCorte

[AlishanAS]

For everyone's information - New Jersey's own world famous aquarist, collector, breeder and one of the most knowledgable people in the hobby, Rosario LaCorte, is in the hospital.

He apparently suffered a heart attack last week and had a stress test that show he had damage. He is undergoing evaluation to determine if he needs a stent or bypass surgery.

Please keep him in your thoughts and let's hope for a speedy recovery for this giant of our hobby.

[YoungAquaticPhotos]

A note from Kingfish yesterday:

Good Afternoon Everyone

Up Date on Rosario LaCorte,

I talked with Rosario this afternoon and he's doing better he's going to have a 3-way bypass later this week, the doctors informed him he has 3 blocked arteries, so surgery is a must, he had a test done this morning, they have to get the medicationl they gave him out of his system before they operate. Jeanie was with him this morning while the test were being done, shall have more later in the week, just to keep everyone informed.He shall be in the hospital for awhile. Cards & Prayers welcome

Kingfish

[phillyofish]

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with him....

[YoungAquaticPhotos]

Update from NJAS:

I just spoke with Jeannie LaCorte. The doctors have advised her that all went well during the triple bypass surgery. Rosario is still out from the anesthesia, and in intensive care. Current plans call for him to remain in intensive care thought Thursday. He can have no calls and only very limited family visits.

I will keep you posted.

[mk_ultra]

wow. hope for a speedy recovery.

that is true giant of the hobby within our midst. Folks talk about the other big boys like Ad Konings. But Rosario is a NJ guy and always accessible to us.

[AlishanAS]

Update from Kingfish Lucas:

Good Morning Everyone
Just to give you an update on Uncle Rosario LaCorte
He's coming home from the hospital today I had a long talk with Jeanie last night
his iron level was down so they gave him a shot and he's doing great
please hold all calls for aleast a week until he gets settled in a home and with
therapy, (which we all need), Jeanie and Rosario THANK everyone for there
prayers and cards at this time.
I shall still be posting updates everynight about his condition for aleast week
then I am going to the UK for a convention but will check in on him,
thank you everyone

Kingfish

[AlishanAS]

Another update:


I spoke to Rosario earlier this evening; he is at home. He sounded great. I visited him in the hospital yesterday and he looked great and sounded better. I am always amazed by is memory; nothing has changed.

They are still working on regulating his heart rate, but at home.

He is looking forward to being able to change his own water.

Mike
Mike McNamee
172 Galloping Hill Rd.
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920-2441

[phillyofish]

Sounds good that he is recovering well. Our Thoughts and prayers are still with him.