Dr. Frank Klimitas, Owner of Magazine Street Animal Clinic, GCHS Alumnus Class of \’63

 Dr. Frank Anthony Klimitas, of Metarie, Louisiana died at Oschner Hospital, New Orleans, Louisiana on April 21, 2012. He was born on October 19, 1946 in Philadelphia PA.

Hank grew up in Mullica Hill, NJ and graduated from Gloucester Catholic High School, class of 1963. He got his degree in 1974 from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine

 He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Anthony Klimitas, Sr., his mother, Edith M. Klimitas, and his aunt, Mary Chope. He is survived by his beloved wife, Dr. Adriana Sagrera Klimitas; his daughter, Katherine Amy Klimitas; and a sister, Kori Smith, all of whom will miss him dearly.

He also leaves behind many friends, veterinary patients and owners, as well as professional staff and colleagues from many years of owning Magazine Street Animal Clinic, which he established in 1992.

Thanks to the talented staff at Oschner Hospital, Hank survived the onset of a rare genetic lung disorder that necessitated a double lung transplant over eight years ago. Hank always loved good food, good friends, good parties, and great music. Late in life he took up gourmet cooking, playing the guitar, song writing, and stand-up comedy, which helped him through the medical need to give up his veterinary practice. He quickly excelled at all of the above, giving his efforts the single-minded concentration which characterized his life.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his memory to Dag\’s House, a canine rehabilitation facility. Donations can be made online at dagshouse.com or sent to 5316 August Ave., Marrero, LA 70072. If you like to leave a message of condolence click here.