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Joseph McGee Memoriam

In Loving Memory of Joseph P. McGee who passed away on April 2, 2012.

Published by www.delcotimes.com from Apr. 2 to Apr. 8, 2013.
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Our holiday was not complete until Dr. McGee walked in the door! We are grateful for his presence, kindness and generosity to all. We are grateful.

Peggy Prevoznik

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April 5, 2021

Dr. McGee was a cherished member of our family. While not related by blood, he was related by his deep and abiding caring for all of the Prevozniks. In return, we all loved him back. Such a nice gentle man. My life and that of my family have been enhanced by crossing his path. Thanks Dr. McGee. John, Shelly & Family

John Prevoznik

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April 5, 2021

A few memories of 'Uncle Joe'.

Arriving in the USA.
1964, before our embarkement to the USA, my brothers learned to speak some rudimentary English. Being a stubborn 4 year old, I refused to participate in this ridiculous effort. The concept of a foreign language was totally beyond my vivid imagination. Heaving heard about this, Joe asked my parents the Dutch words for ‘Yes ‘and ‘No'. So, in our first conversation I sat on his lap, talking about my adventures on board ‘the Rotterdam'. Joe would look and listen, and then decide whether to respond with “Ja' or ‘Nee”…. and subsequently nod or shake his head with a knowing smile. After which I proudly claimed I was right all along: everyone spoke Dutch!

Hospitality.
Every time we would visit Yeadon, I would find myself sitting at the kitchen table while Joe was putting all this food on the table…. Like a magician pulling objects out of his hat: delicious stuff we don't get in the Netherlands, cereal, doughnuts, mjummjum. After feeding you thoroughly he'd step away from the fridge, look at you over the rim of his glasses and say: “what about some melon. A boy like you must have some melon”. Impossible to resist.

Clear and concise.
Though both my parents where medical doctors, I never really considered becoming one myself. One day Joe tells me about a boy he treated: “In comes this kid, with his toes all hamburgered up”. His voice creates an image so vivid, it's like you're standing next to him in the ER.

Values
We're strolling along Penn Centre on a fine summer day. It sounds weird, but what I witness is pure ballet. Amazing, so fluid. A man walks up to us. A slight limp, a scruffy beard. He asks: “can you spare a dollar for a beer?”. In the same second Joe starts pulling his wallet, looks him in the eye and hands him a dollar. And then Joe looks at me and says: ‘can't refuse a man a beer”. Generosity, simplicity, beautiful.

Hugo Crul

Hugo Crul

August 31, 2012

Sad to learn that 'Uncle Joe' has passed away.
Our sincere - and most belated - condolences to his family.
Last year september I visited him in Broomall, seemed like he still had years ahead....
in 1964, my family moved from the Netherlands to Gladwyne PA for a year (my father had just completed his training as an anesthesiologist, and was eager to learn more in the USA). As the story goes, somehow our suitcase with blankets got lost on the ship, and that's how we got to meet 'uncle Joe and Aunt Mary', who provided a family of 7 (5 boys) with blankets and a most warm welcome. We remained friends ever since, with occasional visits to Yeadon, and later Sellersvile.
Joe was and is a lasting inspiration for all of us.
Hugo, Wouter, Jan, Roel and Michiel Crul - The Netherlands

Hugo Crul

August 26, 2012

Dr. McGee we are so blessed and grateful for all that you did for our family over the years. You were and will always be a member of our family. May you find peace and rest.

Tom, Pam, and family

April 13, 2012

Dr Joe-We were so fortunate fo have known such a special person in you> We had so many great times together, in new york, at the Met Opera, and at so many family functions and events. You established so many relatinships and impacted so many lives. We will truly miss you. As Saint Augustine said, "my heart is restless until i rest in thee." Rest peacefully now. Love always, Bill, Colette, and family.

April 10, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Mary Joyce and Family

April 9, 2012

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