06/27/2025    Joseph Borreggine, DPM

RE: The Passing of Joseph Carbone, DPM

Uncertain of what wanted to do with my biology
degree (and being rather confused) in what medical
degree I should attain after graduation from St.
John Fisher College (SJFC), Rochester, NY in 1984
I needed some guidance. After attending a required
monthly college colloquium while attending my
senior at SJFC a local podiatrist spoke to our
class regarding choose this profession as an
occupation, I found that it might be an option as
a medical career. However, it was Dr. Joseph
Carbone (alum of St. John Fisher
College,’75/Scholl College ‘79 and not the
speaker) that I was referred to by my pre-med
counselor (Bachelor of Science). He certainly set
me straight on what the profession was all about
and how I could make a good living without
sacrificing family and a good work-life balance.

Many times, he let me visit his office prior to
entering podiatry school allowing me to observe
everything podiatry. I was intrigued not only by
the day to operations of the practice, the variety
of foot and ankle conditions he treated, but
mostly by the minimal invasive surgical procedures
that he performed in his office to correct
bunions, hammertoes, and other foot deformities.

He was a true pioneer in the field and continued
to practice that type of surgical method all
throughout his nearly 50 year career.

He was always welcoming to me anytime I visited
his office while in podiatry school (Scholl
College ‘88) and then after began my career. I
always thanked him for introducing me to the
profession and that I had made the right choice. I
have been at it for nearly 40 years myself.

Dr. Carbone practiced alongside his longtime
podiatry colleagues and partners who both retired
a number of years ago at the Westside Podiatry
located in Irondiquoit, NY (his hometown), Ed
Bonavilla and David Chazen, who both in their own
right left a lasting impression on podiatry
through New York State either because the
innovations in sports medicine, surgery, or
political gains.

Dr. Carbone played important role not only
podiatry, but also Rochester and Monroe County
politics. He was the President of the Monroe
County Legislature for a time and provided great
leadership for the city and county alike.
Dr. Carbone will not be forgotten by me not only
for what he did for me setting the example for me
to enter the podiatry profession, but also by his
continual upbeat attitude and his welcoming
demeanor will be sorely missed as well.

The profession has lost not only a great doctor
and scholar, but Rochester, NY has also lost a
great citizen who continually gave of himself in
service to his community, and lastly his
colleagues and his family has lost a great man,
husband, father, and friend. Rest in peace.

Joseph Borreggine, DPM

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