FORMER BUTLER RESIDENT
BEQUEATHS $1.2 MILLION
TO CHILTON MEDICAL CENTER
Estate Gift to Benefit Emergency Department
The late Emil Simonetti was a profoundly dedicated philanthropist who
supported Atlantic Health System’s Chilton Medical Center and his
community for decades. He was generous, compassionate and visionary, as
he sought to extend his charitable commitment well beyond his lifetime
through planned giving. After his passing on August 1, 2015, much of the
former Butler resident’s estate was donated to the causes and institutions
he valued most, including Chilton Medical Center, which received
$1.2 million to benefit its Emergency Department. One area will be
dedicated to Emil and his wife, Carol.
B
orn in Paterson, New Jersey, Emil Simonetti lived a life
of service. He served his country as a member of the
United States Army during World War II and later
served his local government as Councilman and Police
Commissioner of Butler as well as an advocate for Morris
County residents with disabilities. Simonetti also demonstrated
a strong interest in health ca re, as evidenced by his involvement
with several health-minded organizations. Notably, he was
appointed to two governing boards at Chilton Medical Center,
where he contributed his financial acumen, and participated on
the hospital’s Senior Advisory Committee, helping to develop
programs for the community’s senior population.
Simonetti was staunchly devoted to Chilton for at least
15 years – as a leader, volunteer and benefactor. “Emil held
Chilton in high regard and had great confidence in what we
do. He attended many of our fundraising events and was a
member of Chilton’s Legacy Circle, expressing his desire to
support the hospital through estate planning,” asserted Mario
R. Rosellini, Jr., Trustee, Chilton Medical Center Foundation
Board of Trustees.
“He was deeply rooted in the community and genuinely
cared about the future of health care,” added Rosellini. “He
always talked about leaving a legacy, and leaving something to
Chilton, but we didn’t realize the magnitude of his generosity
until recently, when we learned of his $1.2 million bequest.”
As directed, the donation will benefit the hospital’s emergency
department.
“We are tremendously grateful to Mr. Simonetti, whose
philanthropic stewardship will help Chilton Medical Center
provide critical, state-of-the-art emergency services to more
than 50,000 patients each year,” noted Stephanie Schwartz,
President, Chilton Medical Center. Simonetti’s gift will support
the hospital’s continuing efforts to equip Chilton’s emergency
department with cutting-edge imaging and diagnostic tech-
nologies while modernizing its facilities to optimize efficiency,
capacity, and the overall experience for patients and families. v
Chilton Magazine holiday 2017