Richard O'Grady Tucson, Arizona Obituary

Richard O'Grady

O'GRADY, Dr. Richard B., 1933 -2011. Retired US Army officer, ophthalmologist and eye surgeon, Richard B. O'Grady died of stroke complications in Tucson on September 8, 2011. O'Grady's distinguished career combined his love of teaching and helping patients. While in private eye practice in Glenview, IL, for 30 years, O'Grady was Chief of Eye Pathology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine for 32 years; Chief of Eye Pathology at Loyola University Stritch Medical School for 24 years; and Professor of Ocular Pathology at the University of Arizona Medical School for 21 years. During his career, O'Grady published more than 55 research articles in leading medical journals. O'Grady beloved husband of Carol, nee Hawkins. Loving father to Richard, William, Kathleen (Greg), Dede (Mike), Colleen (Pete) and Meaghan (Jeff). Cherished pa to Leah, Matt and Ryan, dear brother of Joseph. Survived by cousins, Dennis Gotmer and Timothy O'Grady and nieces and nephews. Donations to American Diabetes Association , 16600 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-549-1500 or to Northwestern University Department of Ophthalmology, 645 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 440, Chicago, Illinois 60611, 312/908-8152. Funeral Services will be held 1:30 p.m., Saturday, September 17, 2011 at St. Thomas the Apostle, 5150 N. Valley View Rd., Tucson, AZ 85718, (520) 577-8780. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel
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O'GRADY, Dr. Richard B., 1933 -2011. Retired US Army officer, ophthalmologist and eye surgeon, Richard B. O'Grady died of stroke complications in Tucson on September 8, 2011. O'Grady's distinguished career combined his love of teaching and helping patients. While in private eye practice in Glenview, IL, for 30 years, O'Grady was Chief of Eye Pathology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine for 32 years; Chief of Eye Pathology at Loyola University Stritch Medical School for 24 years; and Professor of Ocular Pathology at the University of Arizona Medical School for 21 years. During his career, O'Grady published more than 55 research articles in leading medical journals. O'Grady beloved husband of Carol, nee Hawkins. Loving father to Richard, William, Kathleen (Greg), Dede (Mike), Colleen (Pete) and Meaghan (Jeff). Cherished pa to Leah, Matt and Ryan, dear brother of Joseph. Survived by cousins, Dennis Gotmer and Timothy O'Grady and nieces and nephews. Donations to American Diabetes Association , 16600 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-549-1500 or to Northwestern University Department of Ophthalmology, 645 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 440, Chicago, Illinois 60611, 312/908-8152. Funeral Services will be held 1:30 p.m., Saturday, September 17, 2011 at St. Thomas the Apostle, 5150 N. Valley View Rd., Tucson, AZ 85718, (520) 577-8780. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel

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Saturday, September 17 2011
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5150 N. Valley View Rd.
TUCSON, AZ 85718
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