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MONICA LACK Obituary
MONICA GALLIVAN LACK, M.D.
On January 23, 2013, at her residence in Washington, DC. Beloved wife of Ernest E. Lack, M.D. Loving mother of Adele H. Lack and Trevor C. Lack; sister of John Gallivan, Sarah Gallivan, Camilla McAleese and Mary Gallivan. Friends may call at the Church of the Annunciation, 3810 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20016 on Saturday, February 2 from 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Church of the Annunciation. Arrangements by DeVOL.
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Pierfrancesco
September 3, 2022
She gave me friendship and trust at first sight, opened the door to me in a difficult moment. Took life with good sense of humor. I still have her in my heart and forever will.
Des and Siska Shaw
January 24, 2021
Can’t believe it’s eight years. Best wishes to the family.
Weifen Zeng
February 18, 2013
So sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Gallivan. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to learn from her. She's not only a knowledgeable pathologist, a dedicated teacher, but also an inspiring role model. Dr. Gallivan will always be missed by all who knew her.
M. Zaborsky
February 9, 2013
My condolences to Dr. Gallivan's family and all those close to her. Always kind and patient, she was a joy to work with. I will always admire her inner strength, bravery, and devotion to her profession. Dr. Gallivan will be missed.
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February 3, 2013
I only worked briefly with Dr Gallivan, but it was enough to realize what a great person and excellent teacher she was. May she rest in peace.
February 2, 2013
MARY PHILLIPS
February 2, 2013
I HAD THE PLEASURE OF WORKING WITH MONICA AT AML/QUEST, SHE WAS ALWAYS A BREATH OF FRESH AIR AND THE TYPE OF PERSON WHO WOULD HELP ANYONE OUT. SHE LOVE TO TALK ABOUT HER FAMILY AND ALL OF HER TRIPS, HER FACE WOULD LIGHT UP EVEN MORE WHEN SHE TALKED ABOUT HER CHILDREN. SHE WILL ALWAYS HAVE A SPOT IN MY HEART AND MEMORY.
Saloomeh Vahdat
February 1, 2013
My condolences to the lack and Gallivan families. Dr. Gallivan will be missed by her students.
Malak Abedalthagafi
February 1, 2013
When I was a chief resident at Georgetown I asked her if she can give us 1 or 2 lectures to teach our residents. She asked me if she can give us 6 lectures instead ! I was surprised how much time she took to prepare, print and share her wealth of knowladge in Hemoglobinpathies. I also remember when she invited me few times after work in her house to work on interested cases during my rotation in her lab. The spark in her eyes inspired me to work hard and to share what I know to my follow physcions and students. Truly you will be missed. I promise to share everything you taught me to many generations of trainee at every institution I go to. I don't know the author of this quote but it just described your loss to me...
"When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure"
Judy McKeon
February 1, 2013
I will miss Dr. Gallivan so much.. She was such a beauitful, careing person to everyone. She was a great teacher and had a great sense of hummor.Her memory will always stay in my heart. She fought hard and was an inspiration to all. Rest in peace until we meet again Dr. G. My condolences to her husband and children and the Gallivan family.
Norio Azumi
February 1, 2013
Monica, thank you for teaching our residents and being a role mode for theml. We miss you.
Norio
Georgetown Pathology Graduation, May 2012
February 1, 2013
Vidya S
February 1, 2013
My condolences to the Lack family. Dr. Gallivan gave us lectures at GUH and I enjoyed them tremendously. She took time and efforts to prepare them. She was a good teacher. I liked her wonderful sense of humor and the sparkle in her eyes.
February 1, 2013
my deepest sincerest sympathy to all the Gallivans' on Monica's death. I still have the first communion photograph of Monica, Tommy Flood and myself.
Mary Mc donnell
Jayashree Krishnan
January 30, 2013
She was a kind and generous human being. My condolences to the family.
Enrico Novelli
January 30, 2013
She was a wonderful person, and a bright and generous colleague. I was truly blessed to meet her.
My deepest condolences to her family.
Kathy OBrien
January 30, 2013
God called a beautiful person home. She will be very fondly remembered by many people and she made such a positive difference in the world. My most sincere condolences to her family.
Joy Redman
January 29, 2013
An indescribable loss to both our Genetics community and our Human community. What a wonderful woman and legacy.
Barbara Boojaklee
January 29, 2013
May God Bless you, and keep you forever in His Light. With deepest sympathy to Monica's family.
January 29, 2013
My condolences to the family. She was a wonderful doctor to work for.
Amanda
January 29, 2013
She was such an inspiration to me and I was so sorry to hear of her passing. My condolences to her family.
John and Raymonde Koonce
January 28, 2013
Deep peace of the shining stars to you.
Deep peace of the gentle night to you.
Deep peace of the Son of Peace to you.
love
John and Raymonde
Des and Siska Shaw
January 28, 2013
Condolences
Dervila Jonas
January 28, 2013
We will miss you. Rest in pease and comfort.
Ronnie Weiss
January 27, 2013
You may be gone in the physical sense but you will remain in my heart forever.
Dorothy Lynch
January 27, 2013
So sorry to hear of dear Monica's death. My sympathy to all the family especially Mary. I really valued Monica's & Mary's friendship while I lived in DC. She will be sorely missed.
Brian Aldridge
January 27, 2013
We will love you and miss you always. I feel blessed that I was able to know and love this amazing person. Yes, I wish that I had more time with her but I count my many blessings and will cherish her the rest of my life.
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