Clark A. Sammartino ’59

Clark A. Sammartino ’59, of Providence; Feb. 5. After graduating from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, he became an assistant clinical professor there. An oral and maxillofacial surgeon for 27 years, he retired from his practice and subsequently founded Blue Fin Capital, an investment advisory firm, with partners Mars Bishop ’59 and Rich Carolan ’58. Over the many years as a health care professional he served as chief and director of oral and maxillofacial surgery at Rhode Island, Roger Williams, and St. Joseph’s/Our Lady of Fatima hospitals. He was also past president of Rhode Island Dental Association and diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. He published scholarly articles in various medical journals, including the Journal of the American Dental Association, the Journal of the American Medical Association, and the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He was a catalyst in the formation of Rhode Island’s Donated Dental Services, which provides dental care to needy and disabled Rhode Island residents. He was former chairman of Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corporation; former board president of Saint Mary’s Home for Children; and former president of the American Cancer Society (R.I. division). He enjoyed early morning swims, body surfing, the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots, and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Carole; four children and their spouses, including daughter Catherine Sammartino Berg ’86; eight grandchildren; and seven nieces and nephews.