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EDWARD PACIOUS Obituary

PACIOUS EDWARD JOHN PACIOUS, M.D. (Age 92) Passed away March 21, 2017 in Ft. Myers, Florida, after a brief illness. Dr. Pacious was a long-time Washington, DC physician. Born on January 12, 1925 in Medford, MA, he was the son of Francis L. Pacious and Margaret Moore Pacious. He attended Medford High School before enrolling at Boston College. His college years were interrupted by the Second World War, during which he served in the Pacific as a Naval Officer. After the war, he completed his college education, graduating from Emory University. Following college, he attended Georgetown Medical School, graduating in 1951. For many years, Dr. Pacious practiced internal medicine with a specialty in cardiology in the Washington area with offices at 17th and I Streets, NW. He practiced at Capitol Hill Hospital and was Chief of the Department of Medicine at Providence Hospital, where he also took care of many of the clergy and staff. He was physician in charge at The Little Sisters of the Poor and practiced for 40 years, retiring in 1994. Since that time, he resided on Cape Cod and in Florida. Dr. Pacious was a devout Catholic, who attended daily Mass. It was at Mass at Georgetown that he met his wife, Dr. Anne T. Connolly, to whom he was married for nearly 63 years. Together, they had 12 children. Dr. Connolly passed away in January, 2016. He was a devoted husband and father who greatly enjoyed family gatherings, had an abiding interest in real estate and set an example for a life well lived. In addition to his wife, Dr. Pacious was preceded in death by his daughter Patricia; parents, three brothers and four sisters. Dr. Pacious is survived by 11 children, Mary Anne Stasiak (Chris), Shaun Pacious (Patricia), Mark Pacious (MaryAlice), Brian Pacious, M.D. (Cheryl), Kevin Pacious (Margaret), Kathleen Gilbert (Jeff), Daniel Pacious, Christopher Pacious (Kate), Patrick Pacious (Annie), Edward Pacious (Kimberly) and James Pacious (Trish); 36 grandchildren, Caitlin Holt, Courtney Holt, Lynanne Lowry, Daniel Pacious, Kathleen Pacious, Shaun Pacious, Monica Pacious, Patrick Pacious, Brian Pacious, Anne Pacious, Paul Pacious (Kelly), Shannon Pacious, Meaghan Pacious, Theresa Pacious, Joshua Pacious, Jason Pacious, Genevieve Pacious, Shaun Pacious (Kaitlyn), Christopher Pacious (Hannah), Patrick Pacious (Vera), Daniel Pacious, Kyle Gilbert, Brendan Pacious, Fiona Pacious, Kevin Pacious, Caroline Pacious, Andrew Pacious, Thomas Pacious, Daniel Pacious, Erin Pacious, Jeremy Pacious, Elizabeth Pacious, Ryan Pacious, Lauren Pacious, George Pacious and Grant Pacious; and six great-grandchildren: Lauren Swanson-Carter, Lily Pacious, Eisley Pacious, Jordan Pacious, Madeline Pacious and Sophia Pacious. Relatives and friends are invited to call at Joseph Gawler's Sons, LLC., 5130 Wisconsin Ave. NW (Corner of Harrison Street) Washington DC on Wednesday March 29, 2017 from 4 to 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 9200 Kentsdale Dr., Potomac, MD on Thursday March 30, 2017 at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Silver Spring, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor, (www.littlesistersofthepoorwashingtondc.org) or The Legacy Foundation at Shell Point, Fort Myers, Florida, (www.legacyshellpoint.org).In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor, (www.littlesistersofthepoorwashingtondc.org) or The Legacy Foundation at Shell Point, Fort Myers, Florida, (www.legacyshellpoint.org).

Published by The Washington Post from Mar. 28 to Mar. 30, 2017.
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I was a patient of Dr. Pacious from the age of 16 until his retirement. I can still recall Sheila's voice over the phone announcing Dr Pacious' call to go over lab work. I will always be grateful for his gentle manner, reassuring demeanor and compassionate care that he gave to me and my great aunt Katherine Nally. He was a true gentleman who touched so many peoples' lives over the years. Prayers and blessings to his family.

Virginia Lock Baran

May 31, 2017

One of the finest caring physicians one could hope to find. A true man of healing and compassion. My interactions with Dr Pacious was as a patient with other Augustinian seminarians and later teaching staff at Archbishop Carroll HS, in DC. 1969-72. He will have a treasured place in the eternally healed and heralded.
Fr. Denis Wilde, OSA, Philadelphia PA

March 30, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss and the pain of that loss. What a wonderful man to have been able to call "father". He clearly had a heart filled with compassion and love for humanity and dedicated his life to that calling. The world was a better place because he was here and all the lives that he touched and healed. God Bless.

Brandy Clark

March 30, 2017

I was the Head Nurse in Labor and Delivery at Providence Hospital many years ago and knew Dr. Pacious only slightly. If we were walking the same direction in the hallway, he always spoke and carried on a conversation - even though he didn't really know me. He was an intelligent, soft-spoken, proper, gracious gentleman - none other like him. My condolences in your loss...

Mary Smith

March 29, 2017

I first met Dr. Pacious back in 1976. I was a newly graduated nurse, working at Providence Hospital. He was such a gentleman. I loved working with him. I'm sorry for your loss.

Ann Krolak / Lynch

March 29, 2017

So sorry for the Pacious family's loss. We always enjoyed being invited by him to the "massive " family functions.

Duane and Lynn Sonneborn

March 29, 2017

God keep those who pass on in his memory because they are precious to him. Psalms 116 : 15. EJC GA.

March 28, 2017

Ed was one of the most generous and gentle of men in my life. My childhood memories of family gatherings at the Orchid House remain vivid and warm, and I send lots of love to my many cousins (oh, so many cousins!). Godspeed, Uncle Ed.

Kevin Murray

March 28, 2017

Pierre and I send our sincerest condolences to Kevin and Margaret, the Pacious family, and all the people Kevin's dad must have touched in his long life. hugs,
Diane

March 28, 2017

Cousin Eddy (as we called him) grew up together. He was always the quit, studios on. He was always liked and respected by our classmates. He was Class act. My deepest condolences to all the members of the Pacious family

Bob Pacios

March 27, 2017

To the Pacious children and grandchildren:

Please accept our condolences on the death of your father and grandfather.The family he has raised with his wife Anne is a tribute to his love and family devotion.
Aggie and Robert

Robert/ Aggie Jordan/ DeLaurenti

March 26, 2017

Uncle Ed had a heart of gold, always looking out for those in need. Like Carole, I always looked forward to gatherings with the Pacious family. Great fun! May he rest in peace with his lovely wife.

Tom Murray

Tom Murray

March 26, 2017

Uncle Ed will always be remembered for his quiet demeanor, his intelligence, and his love of family. As a child, I enjoyed the family gatherings at his home with my own family, the Murray's. May Uncle Ed be united with his beloved wife and always be in the hearts of those he left behind.

Carole Yozamp

March 25, 2017

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