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ARTHUR VAUGHN Obituary
Art was born in Boston, MA on December 2, 1953. He attended secondary school at Boston Latin, obtained an undergraduate degree from University of Massachusetts - Amherst, then attended Rutgers University, where he completed his Master's in Genetics and graduated Medical School from The Ohio State University. Art did his Pediatric Residency at Ohio State, followed by a Fellowship in Neonatology at the University of Cincinnati Children's Hospital.
Art's career as a practicing Neonatologist spanned over 30 years, during which he cared for thousands of babies, many of them critically ill. His calm, thoughtful approach to his patients, his "family inclusive" care and his innate ability to diagnose and treat allowed him to touch numerous lives for the better.
Dr. Vaughn cofounded Neonatal Associates of Jacksonville, which he helped grow from a two person practice to a large group, employing eight MDs and 20 Advanced Practitioners. He spent most of his career at the Ascension St. Vincent's Hospitals, where he was admired and respected by the nurses and his Physician colleagues.
Art was known for his interest in Ancestry and has traced his own family back for many generations while also helping many others in pursuit of their heritage. He was an avid tennis fan and traveled the globe pursuing his love of tennis. He was known for being a very kind and gentle soul and, most of all, a wonderful father who was so proud of his daughters and the women his daughters had grown into, both personally and professionally.
A Celebration of Life will be held for Arthur at Saint John's Cathedral, 256 E. Church Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 on Saturday, November 21st at 11 am. This will be a socially distanced service, masks will be required and instructions will be provided for maintaining distance while attending the service. Interment will follow in the Bishop's Garden at the Cathedral. The service will be live-streamed. Go to www.jaxcathedral.org for more info.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. John's Cathedral at www.jaxcathedral.org or Jasmyn at www.Jasmyn.org or American Brain Tumor Association by way of their website at www.abta.com
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HC Rockwell MD
October 31, 2024
Many happy memories of Art and fellow physician Ron Carzolli taking great care of so many newborns over the years.
Rocky Rockwell MD
October 31, 2022
Hey Art still seeing a bunch of those once tiny babies now growing up healthy and strong! A job well done my friend!
Steve Haun
August 25, 2022
Art was one of my senior residents during my internship. I remember Art as a skilled clinician and practical joker. He was a great teacher and role model.
Hilleary C Rockwell MD
March 13, 2022
Never will forget Art and Ron starting their independent neonatal practice all those years ago and all the babies we shared in care together. Both men are well remembered for their kindness and professionalism as well as being just normal fun people to work with. Those of us still in practice carry on the legacy of those who went before. Thank you Dr Art Vaughn for all you did and for your friendship. HC "Rocky" Rockwell MD
Thomas Stephen Serwatka
October 31, 2021
I remembered walking down Riverside looking at the luminaries and talking to Art about intersex babies. He kick started an intellectual journey I have been on for several years now. But more importantly, I got a glimpse into the heart of one of the kindest men I have known.
Years later, as we were allowed to share his last journey he walked a path I first saw my grandad walk and I pray I can follow when it is my time.
It is not hyperbole to say these men continue to change my life.
Lisa Hathaway
November 21, 2020
I feel blessed to have known Art. He was brilliant, funny and kind. He was an wonderful father, friend to many and as a physician cared for many. He took on the challenge of his diagnosis with such grace and determination and organized everything. He taught me so much by this and I was lucky to spend time with him and Pat during this and help and cook him some of his favorite meals. I fed him mashed potatoes and peas about a week before he passed. I will value this time forever. I also remember how Art always loved to travel and in that last 1 1/2 had more trips. He is with us still just not physically and will be forever remembered. Art was one of the sweetest human beings I ever met.
Greg Kaufman
November 18, 2020
I am the Manager at VillaRiva where Dr. Vaughn and Patrick reside. Art saved my grandson's life 9 years ago when he was born 2 months premature and weighed on 2.5 lbs. My wife and I will always fondly remember Art as we watch our now very healthy and athletic star soccer player grandson grow up. We express our sincere sympathy to Pat and Art's family for their loss.
Greg Kaufman
Marge ackermann
November 12, 2020
Dear Patrick ,
I am so very sorry for your loss. You and Arthur’s love and kindness are an inspiration to us all. Sending loving thoughts ,
Marge Ackermann
Lake Tahoe 2005
Bob Burress
November 11, 2020
Tom Seymour and I became instant friends with Art when we met skiing at Lake Tahoe in 2005. Every time we were together through the years, we picked up right where we left off. Such a wonderful person. We will miss him dearly.
Thomas Serwatka
November 11, 2020
Art was a friend with a truly kind spirit, who served as role model in so many ways. He taught us about living fully and walking to the end of life with dignity and an appreciation for all that he had been given. He also was humble about his many remarkable accomplishments. The many lives he touched were enriched by knowing him.
Jean vaughn
November 9, 2020
Dear Brother:
You lived your life as a caring, compassionate and generous person. Mike and I could not have asked for a better sibling and role model. We will miss you so much, but will always be in our hearts. Rest In Peace. Love , Mike and Jean
Jennifer Lindsey
November 7, 2020
Always enjoyed working along side Dr. Vaughn. A true gentleman. So sorry to hear of his death.
Michele Goria
November 7, 2020
My husband and I will forever be indebted to Dr. Vaughn, who led the team in carrying for our prematurely born twin sons, that recently celebrated their 21st birthday. He was a calming and compassionate voice in a very hard time for us and we will never forget him. Our sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Susan Roberts
November 7, 2020
Art was such a nice guy. I worked with him for years at St. Vincents Riverside and he was always so nice to everyone. He would always join us when the nurses had a birthday party or just a potluck. I am so sorry to learn of his passing. My condolences to his family.
Deborah Stewart, MD
November 7, 2020
Dear Pat, I am sorry for your loss. Thinking about you and your family.
Nicole Moore
November 6, 2020
Dr. Vaughn saved my life after I was born with severe lung complications. My parents tell me the story every year on my birthday and I'd not be sitting here writing this without him.
Kimberly Moore
November 6, 2020
Dr. Vaughn saved my daughter's life on August 28, 1996. My husband and I think about him every year when her birthday comes around.
RIP Dr. and Thank you. Our condolences to Dr Vaughn's loved ones.
Mary Ann Roos
November 6, 2020
Art, it was such a joy to have known you, rest in peace you dear dear man. The Tea Dance will never be the same.
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