JOHNSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — Dr. Vincent D'Alessandro first opened up his Johnston practice on Nov. 22, 1963.

It was the same day U.S. President John F. Kennedy was assassinated.

D'Alessandro told 12 News times were much different back then.

"There was no [pediatrician] out here," D'Alessandro recalled. "My practice built up pretty quickly."

D'Alessandro, now 92 years old, has seen thousands of patients over his 62-year career.

But now, he said it's time for him to hang up his stethoscope for good.

D'Alessandro said it's been difficult winding down his practice, especially during his last appointments with his patients.

"What's touching to me is the [patients] who've come in here crying because they have to leave," he said.

D'Alessandro told 12 News he's going to miss not only his curre

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