Robert Blute Obituary, Death Cause – When the Blutes returned to the United States, Dr. Blute completed his residency in Urologic surgery at Boston City Hospital. He and Ann-Marie eventually settled in Shrewsbury and Dr. Blute began a 45-year career providing care to the Central Massachusetts community. He was Chief of Urology at Saint Vincent Hospital for thirty years and served a term as President of the medical staff (1974-1975). A highlight of his career was entering into practice with his eldest son, Robert D. Blute, Jr., M.D., with whom he practiced for twenty years.
“It was a privilege to work with my father for so many years as a Urologic Surgeon,” said Dr. Blute, Jr. “He was held in such high esteem and loved by his surgical peers, colleagues, nurses, and most importantly, patients. He had a true gift of interacting with an abundance of confidence, sincerity, and surgical skill that made patients feel secure when they felt most vulnerable.”
Dr. Blute was a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a lifetime Member of the American Urologic Association, and the New England Section of the American Urologic Association. He was also a Member of the Massachusetts Medical Society and the Worcester District Medical Society. He was honored in 1998 with the Sisters of Providence Award by the Diocese of Worcester Society of St. Luke. The Blutes raised their children in Shrewsbury. A major focus of Dr. Blute’s life was his dedication to his Catholic faith and Catholic education. He was a founding parent of St. Mary School in Shrewsbury, which awarded him the first Father Edward W. Lynch Founder’s Award.
