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Richard Fodor Obituary

Fodor, Richard L., M.D.
88, of Scottsdale, AZ, passed away on 6/24/17. Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, he is predeceased by his parents, Paul and Gisella; siblings Lester, Magda, Paul; and former wife Geraldine. He is survived by his loving wife Isabelle; children (spouses), Cindy (Rob), Bill (Betsy), Marjorie, John (Sally); stepsons Henry, Salvador, Anthony, Michel; 5 grandchildren; 1 step-grandchild; 3 great-grandchildren; a niece, 3 nephews; and his sister-in-law. Richard graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine. He practiced as an anesthesiologist, while studying psychiatry at Cleveland Clinic, and was board certified in neurology. After leaving his private psychiatric practice, he practiced with the US Coast Guard, and the Public Health and Indian Health Services. He retired as a Captain with the US Coast Guard. Richard was a die-hard OSU football fan, and was looking forward to the Buckeyes beating Michigan this fall. The family will hold a service at the time of interment, at Arlington National Cemetery. Donations in his memory can be made to The Ohio State Fund for the College of Medicine, 1480 W. Lane Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43221, (614) 292-2141, https://www.osu.edu/giving/

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jul. 2, 2017.

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December 5, 2017

I worked for Captain Fodor 29 years ago when I arrived at USCG HQ in Washington, DC. He was a wonderful mentor to me as a young officer and I greatly respected him. He was kind, gracious and had a wonderful sense of humor! Many in the Coast Guard and Public Health Service are sad to hear of his passing. LT Keith Midberry, USCG (Ret.)

July 2, 2017

So sorry for your loss. When someone you love becomes a memory the memory become a treasure so treasure the memory
Matt 5:4,5

California~

Barbara Fodor

July 2, 2017

Dick was a very special brother-in-law who will be greatly missed. Our across-the- country telephone chats, in recent years, provided an enjoyable sharing of family activities, sports, political tidbits, even physical pains on occasion! My sympathy is extended to Isabelle, and to all family members. I am grateful that Dick carried the banner for the Fodor clan into a "ripe" old age.

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