Salvador C. Penserga's Obituary
Salvador Congzon Penserga, age 68, of Bridgeville, DE died Monday, December 17, 2007 at his home in Bridgeville, DE.
He was born April 21, 1939 to the late Vicenta Congzon and Macario Penserga of Ormoc City, Philippines. He received his medical degree at the University of Santo Tomas, Manila.
He married Alicia Jakosalem in 1965 and they immigrated to the United States to further their medical education. He resided and worked as a doctor in Albany, NY and Wilmington, DE before moving to Bridgeville in 1972, where opened a private practice and served as a surgeon at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford for more than 20 years.
He was a longtime member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Seaford. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, working on his computer and photography.
He is survived by his three children: a daughter, Luella Penserga of Oakland, CA, two sons, Nelson Penserga and his wife Jennifer of South Riding, VA, and Benjamin Penserga of Bridgeville. He is also survived by a sister, Leonora Redona and two brothers Rudolfo Penserga and Ruben Penserga, all in the Philippines, along with many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death, by his wife, Alicia Penserga, in 2006.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 21, 11 A.M. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 532 Stein Highway, Seaford, DE with Rev. John McKenna officiating. A viewing will be held at the Church one hour prior to Mass. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery, Seaford, DE.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Salvador Penserga's memory to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Building Fund, 532 Stein Highway, Seaford, DE 19973.
Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Hardesty Chapel, Bridgeville, DE.
Send online condolences to: [email protected]
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