Douglas Mark Cerasoli

Dr. Douglas Mark Cerasoli, age 50, died on June 15, 2017 at University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, Bel Air, Maryland.

Douglas, born in Arlington, Massachusetts, grew up in West Chester, Pennsylvania, was enrolled in Westtown Friends School along with his brothers and future wife, Nina. Following undergraduate studies at Harvard University, Dr. Cerasoli completed his graduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania with a PhD in Immunology, followed by postdoctoral studies at the University of Maryland. He pursued a career in medical research with the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense in Aberdeen MD where his scientific and leadership contributions have been substantial.

Douglas's life was never about himself. It was dedicated to his children, his extended family and his career responsibilities, including an incredible legacy as mentor to a great number of young students and scientists. Seeing any need whatsoever, Douglas was always there with "I'll take care of that," seemingly with no limit to energy or love.

Douglas was preceded in death by his brother Michael. He is survived by Nina - his wife of 25 years - his children - Rebecca, Mark and Max- his parents Roger and LewAnne of White Sulphur Springs, WV, his brothers Roger Jr. and wife Lynn of Newnan, GA and Stephen and fiancée Lucy of Raleigh, NC, and many nieces and nephews. Well beyond the family, his loss leaves an emptiness that reflects the gift that his life was to all of us.

The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, a donation may be made "in memory of Douglas Cerasoli" to Friends School of Harford, 2230 Rock Spring Road, Forest Hill, Maryland 21050, or on line at www.fshmd.org/ways-to-give.