Robert F. Siguenza, M.D.

Robert (Bob) F. Siguenza, MD., 77, of Camp Hill, passed away on March 29, 2023. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. Our best friend, Poppy, Papa Tito, and Dad. Robert was born in New York City, New York. His parents were Victoria Alvarenga and Ramiro Siguenza, immigrants from San Salvador, El Salvador. He grew up in New Jersey and Maryland and attended the University of Maryland. Robert is survived by his wife, Grace Siguenza; sons Armando Siguenza and Scott Siguenza (Cyndi); daughter Lydia Becker and son-in-law Brian Becker; and grandchildren Corey Becker, Nathan Becker, Patrick Becker and Luke Becker. He is also survived by many of his beloved nephews, cousins, and aunts. Robert lived his life serving and caring. He and his family spent 11 years in El Salvador, Central America, where he attended medical school and raised a family. He practiced at various clinics throughout El Salvador treating the indigent population. He had a deep admiration for the Salvadorean people and was honored to have served in their care. Robert and his family returned to the United States in 1981. Robert worked in cancer research in Frederick, Maryland. He moved to Camp Hill in 1983 and began practicing family medicine. Robert worked in the surrounding communities including Harrisburg, Gettysburg, Dillsburg, and Newville as a family practice physician. He was known and loved amongst his patients for taking the time to get to know each of them in a caring way. Robert retired from medicine in 2005. Robert’s interests included target shooting, photography, early medical books, volunteering at the library, visiting the BookWorm, and fly fishing. He served on the medical staff of the US Olympic Rifle Team in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He also served as the President of the Dauphin County Medical Society in 1996. Robert’s greatest joy in life was being with family. His wife was his “Sweetie”, and he was a most devoted and loving husband. He treasured being with his wife, children, nephews, grandchildren, and aunts and cousins in Maryland and New Jersey. He came from a large extended family and looked forward to family gatherings, traveling with his wife, attending his grandchildren’s sporting events, and fishing with his sons. He was a father figure to many and never hesitated to offer support, advice, encouragement and most importantly, a smile and a hug of reassurance. He was known for enjoying the simple things in life, serving others and living life with compassion and gratitude. He was a devout Catholic. He and his family, along with his sister Hilda, attended a Palm Sunday mass given by Pope John Paull II, fulfilling a lifelong dream. After which he reportedly went missing only to be found several hours later in a local antique bookstore. We will miss him each and every day. We hold close to our hearts his warm, genuine and loving smile. Rest in eternal peace!

Robert F. Siguenza, M.D.

October 5, 1945 - March 29, 2023