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Paul Albert Mori Jr.

1925 - 2017

Paul Albert Mori Jr. obituary, 1925-2017, Jacksonville, FL

Paul Mori Obituary

Paul Albert Mori, Jr., MD, FACR, 92, passed peacefully after a brief illness at Baptist Medical Center Beaches on Wednesday September 6, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Minna Lee Conn, sons Mark, Kurt and, Thorpe Mori, daughter Meredith Mori Lord (Peter Lord), niece Marsha Zilch, grandchildren Ryan Mason (Jenny Mason), Lindsay Lord, Greta Mori, Phoebe Mori, Mark Mori and great grandchild Leon Mori Mason.
Dr. Mori was a renowned physician, community servant, and family man. His positive energy, healing spirit and kindness touched thousands of people. A humble and selfless man, consummate professional, dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, he was loved and respected by all.
Paul was born in South Amherst, Ohio, on May 5, 1925. He attended Ohio State University, completing both undergraduate studies and medical school by age 22. Paul completed his radiology residency at University of Michigan in 1955. He was Board certified in both Radiology and Nuclear Medicine He served as Navy Flight Surgeon during the Korean War. He was also a Medical Technical advisor to the US Army, and Senior Medical Officer, US Navy.
Paul and his family moved to Jacksonville in 1956 where join the medical staff at Baptist Memorial Hospital (now Baptist Medical Center) during its first year of existence. Paul co-founded Mori, Bean and Brooks Radiology, PA, providing radiology services to local hospitals and the community. He also founded the School of Radiologic Technology at Baptist Hospital. He served Baptist Health for 46 years in a variety of leadership roles including Chief of Radiology. He was a member of the hospital Board of Directors until his retirement in 2003.
Dr. Mori was a Fellow, American College of Radiology, Diplomate, American Board of Nuclear Medicine, and Diplomate, American Board of Radiology. He served as President of the Florida Radiological Society, and a recipient of their prestigious Gold Medal award. He served as Chairman of the Hospital Affairs Committee of the Duval County Medical Society, and received the Beal's Award for Outstanding Medical Research. He was on the Executive Committee, Chairman of Civic Affairs Committee, and Chairman of the Freedom Train Committee of the American Bicentennial Commission of Jacksonville. He also served as a Director of the Florida Division of the American Cancer Society.
Rotary International was an integral part of the community service in Paul's life for more than 50 years. He lived the Rotary motto "Service above Self". Paul served as President of the Rotary Club of South Jacksonville, Governor of Rotary District 694, and was a Paul Harris Fellow. Dr. Mori was an international emissary for Rotary, sharing hospitality, good will and Rotary's mission in many different countries. On one international trip to the Philippines, Dr. Mori met with then President Marcos on behalf of Rotary, and gave him a key to the city of Jacksonville.
Dr. Mori travelled the world with his wife and family, including in Europe, South America, the Middle East and Asia, sharing his medical knowledge and allowing his children to experience and learn about many different countries and cultures. He was an honorary consultant to the British Health Service, and spent time sharing his expertise with four hospitals in London including The London Hospital, St. Bartholomew's Hospital, Guy's Hospital, and St. Thomas' Hospital.
One notable international trip that included his family was a month long medical mission trip to Africa with a group of physicians in a remote township in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). Each member of Dr. Mori's family participated and helped with the mission in different ways.
Paul highly valued education and served as an instructor and competition judge with the Joe Berg Foundation (for bright high school students). He received a Certificate of Merit from The American Cancer Society for writing and producing the film, Where There's Smoke, one of the earliest anti-smoking films. He was also a published author and editor, including two editions of the textbook, Radiology for Emergency Physicians.
A memorial service celebrating Paul Mori's life will be held Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 11:00 am, Riverside Presbyterian Church, 849 Park Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32205.

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Published by Florida Times-Union from Sep. 29 to Sep. 30, 2017.

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Ricardo Bedoya

February 18, 2020

A great Man. I learned alot from him. Nice,humble,astuto,entrepenur. Some of the qualities of this gentleman. Restaurant in place. Ricardo Bedoya MD. FA.CR

David Abdullah M.D.

January 5, 2018

I have just learned of Paul's passing and had the privilege of working with him in the practice for 13 years. He was a class act and a true professional in every sense of the word. Someone to look up to and try to emulate. Always had a smile on his face. I will never forget his saying that he never had a bad day at work. They don't make them(including Dr. Richard Bean)like that anymore.

David Abdullah M.D.

Christopher Claybaugh

December 28, 2017

Mink and family, on behalf of the Claybaugh family, I extend our deepest condolences, Our thoughts are with you.

Robert and Eula Irwin

October 11, 2017

Wonderful man married to a sweet lady.

ADiana

October 3, 2017

Sorry for your loss. I am familiar with Midi Bean and Brooks. Please accept my condolences.

Sandy Snyder

October 2, 2017

Kurt, my sympathy to you and your family. Your Dad was the best: physician, gentleman and scholar. We all learned so much from him. Always smiling...that is how I remember him best. Praying for you at this time.

Devon

September 30, 2017

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

September 30, 2017

RIP Dr. Mori.....You were a great mentor to all of the Radiologic Technologists, who were past graduates of the RT program at Baptist Hospital......You will be missed!!



B.K. Hartley

Ingrid Wright

September 30, 2017

Kurt, my heart goes out to you that your dad has passed. He was a great man, building such a wonderful practice from the ground up. He was a very good man who cared about all of us. As a radiographer for many years at Baptist Health, I found Dr. Paul Mori to be a wonderful teacher and a caring person who really cared about everyone in the department. We were a team. He taught me SO MUCH, I could never repay what he gave to me to help me grow in my profession. I'd like to share my memory of the only person I knew that could actually chew dry ground coffee (straight out of the can or bag)! Bless you, Dr. Mori. We loved you, and still do. Ingrid Wright

Margaret Bean

September 29, 2017

The heavens have brightened
with your presence Dr. Paul Mori. Rest in Peace

From Right to Left Paul Mori, Bean & Brooks at my late Dad's retirement party.

Eric Johnson

September 29, 2017

My name is Eric Huntley Johnson. I have known Paul Mori for a very long time and even worked with him and my Late Dad E.R. Johnson Jr who was the Management CEO of the billing office before my Dad retired. But this isn't about us its about Paul Albert Mori Jr. A wonderful caring man that treated me as an equal even knowing I wasn't a Radiologist. I'm sorry to hear about his passing but he lived a full life and enjoyed life very much. I'm sure my late Parents have already said hello to Paul in Heaven. God Speed to the Mori Family and to Kurt Mori my friend.

Lucille Johnson

September 27, 2017

I am saddened to hear that Dr. Mori has passed. I worked for Dr. Mori starting in 1968 at Baptist Hospital, then went to Memorial Hospital when it opened about a year later and worked in the Radiology Dept. there, and then in their private office next to Memorial Hospital for several years. Dr. Mori was a fine leader and a very nice man. I remember him fondly.

Lucille Johnson

Meredith Mori Lord

September 23, 2017

To my dad, my hero, I miss you:

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas
I am strong when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up to more than I can be

September 20, 2017

Dr. Richard G. Skinner, Jr. MD wishes to convey the following: Jacksonville has indeed lost a good doctor. He and I came to Jacksonville about the same time and it was always a pleasure to work with him. It was also educational in those instances where I could review issues with my patients with him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Jane Kisinger Cary

September 18, 2017

dr. david lombardo

September 14, 2017

i am so sorry. i will always be deeply appreciative of paul's founding of drs mori bean and brooks where i had the pleasure of working for 20 years. paul's exceptional vision and wisdom resulted in a very unique, highly professional,stable, and friendly environment for all radiologists and their families. thank you again.

Jane Cary

September 11, 2017

Deepest sympathy to the Mori family, our dear friends, as you grieve the loss of your beloved husband and father. I remember him fondly with a kind and friendly manner. My parents adored both your father and mother. I am sure he will be missed by many. Sincerely, Jane Kisinger Cary

Mori Family Gathering

Meredith Mori Lord

September 10, 2017

Paul and Minna Mori

Meredith Mori Lord

September 10, 2017

Paul Albert Mori, Jr

Meredith Mori Lord

September 10, 2017

charlie Bender

September 10, 2017

Our sympathies go out to your family from our family. We fondly remember Dr. Mori as a friend,co worker, & fellow South Jax Rotary member. He was a great Radiologist, and businessman, and Jacksonville is a better place because of his contributions in so many ways.
The family of the late Dr. Charlie Bender

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