George Tully Obituary

Of Wellesley, October 12, 2007, of pancreatic cancer. Although diagnosed a year ago, Dr. Tully remained active personally and professionally until approximately two weeks ago. Dr. Tully was a graduate of The College of The Holy Cross and Harvard Medical School. After a two-year residency at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas, Dr. Tully served as a Clinical Fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital and a Research Fellow at Harvard Medical School. In 1980, Dr. Tully began his twenty-seven year career at Caritas St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Brighton, MA, as the Chief of Endocrinology and Associate Director of the Internal Medicine Training Program. In the same year, he was appointed an Associate Professor of Medicine at Tufts Medical School. During his career at St. Elizabeth's, he founded the Caritas Diabetes Care Program and served as its Director. He further served St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in several other positions: Vice Chair of the Department of Medicine for seventeen years, as the Vice President for Clinical Strategy and Business Development, and a member of The Board of Trustees since 1995. Dr. Tully served as the Director of the diabetes clinic at The Chelsea Naval Soldier's Home, Chief of the Endocrinology Clinic at the Brighton Marine Public Health Center and held appointments at several other local medical facilities and hospitals. Dr. Tully was a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a Fellow of The American College of Endocrinology, as well as a member of numerous other professional societies. Dr. Tully served as a Eucharistic Minister at St. John the Evangelist Church in Wellesley and taught confirmation classes for many years. An avid golfer, he was a member of Brae Burn Country Club and served on the board of directors. Dr. Tully was a loving and devoted husband to his wife of twenty-nine years, Barbara (Dorgan) and loving father to two children, Joseph George and Claire Marie. Dr. Tully was the brother of Neal C. and wife Melissa Tully of Hingham, John E. Tully of Newton, Carol E. Tully of Boston and the late Peter and his wife Anne Tully, son-in-law of Joseph A. & the late Mary Dorgan, brother-in-law to Joan and the late Richard Jordan of Medfield, and Lawrence and Mary Ann Strang of Concord. Dr. Tully is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Dr. Tully was best known for his devotion to his family and patients, his compassion and his faith. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, October 15 in St. John the Evangelist Church, Wellesley Hills at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday, 3-7 PM at the Henry J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home, 56 Washington St., (Rte 16), WELLESLEY HILLS. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellesley. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dr. Tully's memory may be made to The Caritas Diabetes Care Program at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center 736 Cambridge St. Boston, MA 02135. Henry J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home Wellesley Hills www.henryburkefuneralhome.com

Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 13 to Oct. 14, 2007.
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I was sadden when I heard of the passing of George.It has been a long time since I have been in touch. Friends of your visited the store I work in on Cape Cod and told be the sad news. you have always have been in my thoughts and prayers never more then now.I hopee that you will let me come and visit. Phyllis(your friend from Descenza)

Phyllis Suby

December 11, 2007

My deepest condolences to the Tully family.

Dr. Tully will always be remembered for his wisdom and kindness. I always looked forward to my appointments. He has helped so many diabetics. I am very grateful and fortunate to have had Dr. Tully as my endocrinologist.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Karen Agostinelli

November 9, 2007

Dear Barbara and Family--

My wife Gail and I just learned of your loss. George and I spoke earlier this year and he was frank, but philosophical and upbeat about his situation. It was just like him to make ME feel better

George was a remarkable person who was loved and admired by all throughout his life. He and I were HMS classmates and he was clearly the Man for All Seasons among us. He was witty, fun-loving and yet wise in so many ways--the perfect friend. He had many life-long admirers.

He and I bonded as third-year students on our HMS medicine clerkship. It was clear then that he would be a great physician. He had all the tickets--medical smarts, street smarts, and most of all, compassion

We are all saddened by his departure from this world --as much mourning for ourselves as for him. I know you feel this more deeply as his family. However, I can assure you that he will never be forgotten by those us lucky enough to be his friends.

Mark Kelley

November 7, 2007

Dear Mrs. Tully and Family:

I only heard today of Dr. Tully's passing. I am so sorry. Dr. Tully had been my endrocinologist since 1991 and more than likely is the reason that I am alive today. He was always available, encouraging and kind. I feel as I have not only lost a doctor, but a good friend. God bless you and your family. Dr. Tully was the best.

Roger Goguen Goguen

November 2, 2007

Dear Barbara and family,
I was so upset at the wake I forgot to sign the guest book- so I just wanted you to know how wonderful a man the Dr. was he truly was a saint that made a powerful impact on my husband /walter up until the day he passed. And he always went above and beyond to help me in my time of need, also helping my Daughter Jean with her Cancer operation, always so gentle and kind, also Brilliant. What a terrible loss- your family and friends are in our prayers.
Sincerly, Catherine O'Rourke

Catherine O'Rourke

October 26, 2007

Dear Barbara and the Tully family,
We were just informed of the passing of your husband and brother.
We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sorrowful time. God Bless.
Sincerely,
Mary (LaFrank) Dupre & family
Helen (Lafrank) Spring & family

Mary Dupre

October 17, 2007

My brother Paul Thomas (Quincy) was nearer to the "good doctor" than any other in our family, excepting Mother and Father, but, please allow me to add a few comments, too.

Being the only one of the Thomas boys to settle in the west, I heard about each and every visit Mom and Dad had with Dr. Tully via the next weekly phone call from home. They were always so grateful for the care they received. To Mom he was as special as one of her sons; to Dad, he was a fellow sports enthusiast, oh, and a doctor, as well.

Both felt so comfortable under his care. All my brothers who've also been patients of his feel the same way. He touch was gentle, he treated all with dignity. He was, exactly what we all hope to find in a family physician.

For all that he did for so many, particularly my family, I am so thankful. He touched each of their lives ... he touched mine too.

While we met only once, and briefly at that, I knew that Dr. Tully epitomized what Maya Angelou meant when she wrote:

"People will forget what you said, and people may forget what you did.  But people will never forget how you made them feel."

You made them all feel 'special.'

You will be missed dearly. You will be remembered always.

Edward J Thomas

October 17, 2007

Dear Barbara and Family,
We are in London presently, or we would have been there yesterday to personally give our condolences to you. I have just read all the beautiful and true sentiments in this guest book for George and want to tell you how special we also think he is. The warm smile, the twinkle in his eye, the wry sense of humor, and his kindness are all qualities that I will remember him for. I am so sorry
that you have lost the love of your life. He was a fine gentleman.

Ellen and Regis Kaufman

October 16, 2007

Dear Barbara and all of the Tully family,
We just heard the terrible news about George. All of our thoughts and prayers are with the Tully family at this time. We are so very sorry for your loss. George, like his brother Peter was THE BEST.
Sincerely,
The LaFrank Family

Michael LaFrank Jr

October 15, 2007

Dear Barbara

Am devastated. George was perhaps the kindest and gentlest person I ever knew. Yet, he was no pushover, and was an absolute master in using the arts of polite discourse and gentle persuasion in getting over his point and doing the right thing. He was never acrimonious, always thoughtful and considerate, and almost never wrong. A fine gentleman, a fine father, and a great friend! Am so sorry I missed the wake and funeral, but just returned from Chicago today after a road trip that consisted of doing two things that George would have approved of, golf and cheering on BC in South Bend. Not only will George understand, but I suspect he may have played a role in seeing to it that the right team won!

I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers, and memories of George in my heart.

Dick Peinert

October 15, 2007

Barbara,
I will always remember the gleam in your eyes and the smile on your face whenever you mentioned "my Georgie". Through all the years my family spent at St. John's, George and you were always so special and friendly to us. George had a way of making everyone feel like they were special. I saw him as a man of religion and a man of great humility. My family will miss him from afar. Joe and Claire, you were so lucky to have a Dad like him. Prayers to you, Susan, Philip, Emmy, and Deirdre

Susan Clark McCourt

October 15, 2007

I knew George as a classmate and friend at HMS - keeping up with him largely by seeing him over the years at HMS reunions. Simply put, he was a lovely man - unassuming, steady, contributing, and kind - with a warm way of connecting through a wry sense of humor and a welcoming smile. I am greatly saddened at this loss, and send my sympathy, love, and prayers to his family and all those others whose lives he has touched and who will miss him so very much.

John Delfs

October 15, 2007

The Tully Family,
The medical community has lost one its greatest ambassadors’ to medicine. Dr. Tully CARED for my parents for 25 years. He will truly be missed. Our thoughts are with you during this time. “He is the palm of god’s hand.”

Lisa Strazzullo Riha

October 15, 2007

I met George when he was my classmate at Harvard, and I had the good fortune to remain in contact with him professionally across the years. I am greatly saddened and simply stunned by his passing. His quiet and unassuming demeanor belied a thoughtful, sharp intellect whose opinions on patient care I valued. But beyond that, there was always the unfailing, wonderful wry sense of humor, big smile, and big heart. His patients and students, like his family, have all suffered a great loss. I really cannot believe that he will not be there with his calm and reassuring mien at our next medical school reunion. I wish to extend my very sincerest condolences to his family. I will miss him greatly and cherish my memories of him. Requiescat in pace.

John Mordes

October 15, 2007

I was surprised and shocked to hear of George's passing. I will always remember him as a quiet man with a wonderful soft-spoken humor, an attribute that lifted our spirits as the experiments we were doing together when he was a post-doctoral fellow often came to a sorry outcome. My sympathies to his family.

Gino Segre

October 15, 2007

Dear Tully Family-
I just want to let you know how beloved Dr. Tully was to my whole family. I worked with him at Soldier’s Home for five years; and for many, many years he was my Father’s Diabetic Doctor at Soldier’s Home. On one occasion my Dad’s life was saved by Dr. Tully and of course it is something my family and I will never forget and can never repay. At one point my Mom knitted Christmas stockings for Dr. Tully’s children (who I am sure are now grown) as my Dad felt that this was one way to show how much he meant to him. The world has lost a truly great man and physician. Our deepest sympathy to you all.
The Gallant Family

Debra Gallant

October 15, 2007

I wish to pass our family's condolences to your family. Dr.George was my doctor, my brother's, my mothers and my fathers doctor. He was blessed with skills seldom found in the today's medical community. A well respected man, well respected doctor of medicine. Purley one of the best; yet such a caring man with a most human heart. I will never forget how he visited our home at days end, on more than one occasion, when my mom and dad were too sick to leave the house. He will be sorely missed by all those he touched and cared.

Paul Thomas

October 15, 2007

George was a warm human being, with a big heart and a wonderful sense of humor. We hope that the many happy memories you have as a family will bring you comfort during such a difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.

Monica and Fran McNally

October 14, 2007

DR.TULLY WAS THE NICEST MAN I HAVE EVER KNOWN!HE IS WITH GOD NOW.WE ALL WILL SURELY MISS HIM.MAY GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY.ONLY THE GOOD DIE YOUNG.

DEBBIE MORINE

October 13, 2007

Dear Barbara, Joe & Claire,

We send our deep condolences for this sad day. George was a wonderful 'cousin' and friend. We are forever indebted to George for his kind and caring tratment of both our parents, Dick & Betty Stanton.

George is my definition of a very compassionate and caring Doctor - one who dares to reach-out beyond the duties of physician to patient's families and brings healing to us all in the prcoess during any illness. George is that rare physician who regards both the patient's feelings and situation and the endocrinological illness. He is a very rare Doctor who treats the whole person - with dignity and kindness !!

George, I know is with God this very moment - it happened in the Holy Instant when he changed his address to heaven.... and his spirit lives for each one of us as a clear reminder of how one's life can be led by being based on strong and abiding faith and resolute caregiving.


To his family, please know that George is our life-long inspiration. Thank you for sharing him. To Barbara, you two are and always were a beatuiful couple always.

God Bless George, now & forever,

Respectfully,
Greg Stanton

Greg Stanton

October 13, 2007

We are, of course, so deeply saddened by the word of George's passing. We pray that, with time, your feelings of enormous loss will be far outlived by wonderful memories of his highly accomplished life as a husband, father, brother, friend, doctor and colleague to so many. We feel so thankful to have made his acquaintance and that of his great family.

Phyllis and Bob Totaro

October 13, 2007

I will remember George for his sincerity, friendship, wit and warm smile. He was a good friend, who I admired since our childhood days.
I know I will think of him often, and smile while doing so.
My love and prayers go out to George's family.

Pat Spratt

October 13, 2007

Our sincere sympathy is extended to Barbara, Joe, and Claire for their loss. George was a remarkable man and will truly be remembered for his numerous contributions that touched many. Our family will forever be greatful for the kindness, friendship, and wonderful care that George, along with Barbara, Joe, and Claire has shown our family. Words alone cannot fully express all that George has done. We can only strive to follow George's example by living our lives exemplifying his values.
Love,
David, Beth, Gregory, and Jonathan Pantano

Beth Pantano

October 13, 2007

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