Francis R. Coughlin Jr.

Coughlin, Jr., Francis R.
Francis R. Coughlin ,Jr. MD, JD 1927 - 2014
Beloved husband, father and grandfather with 8 children and 12 grandchildren. Survived by his wife of 62 years, Barbara Blunt Coughlin and his 4 daughters and 4 sons all living in CT or MA. Hilary Loftus, Mary Jackson, Patty Papale, Christopher Coughlin, Geoffrey Coughlin; Daniel Coughlin, Belle Coughlin, David Coughlin . and 12 grandchildren from ages 3 - 31.
Frank was a veteran of WW2 having served in the Merchant Marines.
He graduated from Fordham College and Yale Medical School and was welcomed to Stamford as the first thoracic surgeon. He interned at McGill Med School in Montreal, Canada and was a resident at the Overhold Clinic in Brookline, MA. As a pioneer in thoracic surgery, he practiced cardio-vascular surgery in Stamford for 28 years and was Chief of Surgery for both Stamford Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital, as well as Chief of Medical Staff of St. Joseph's Hospital and on the Board of Directors. He was the President of the Tuberculosis and Health Association in Stamford, President of Red Cross in New Canaan, member of the Ethics Committee at Stamford Hospital and a member of Stamford VNA for many years. He raised his family in Shippan for many years and was a member of the Stamford Yacht Club.
When he was 58 years old, he began law school and received his degree from Quinnipiac College School of Law when he was 62 and earned his JD, practicing as a legal medical consultant. Even as an attorney, Frank kept his love for medicine and was always helping his co-workers and friends with any medical problems. He loved living in New Canaan in later years and was very active in town and community affairs. He was also Chair of the Yale Medical School Alumnae Association in recent years.
He loved healing people, reading, was a lifelong learner and always happy to pass his wealth of knowledge along to others. He had too many degrees and awards to count. Besides his family and many friends, he also loved music, art, travel, and antiques - especially antique clocks and travel. He took great interest in events of a local, national and global nature and was a member of DOCA for many years.
The family will receive friends at Hoyt Funeral Home ,199 Main St. New Canaan, CT on Monday from 4 - 8PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday at 10AM at St. Matthews Church , Scribner Avenue , Norwalk, CT. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to Stamford Hospital,30 Shelburne Rd. Stamford, CT 06904 or Sisters of St. Joseph at 27 Park Street, West Hartford, CT.
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