ANDREW A. JEON M.D., MBA

1951 - 2020

BORN

1951

DIED

2020

ANDREW JEON Obituary

JEON, Andrew A. MD, MBA Physician and Healer to So Many On Saturday, May 16, Andrew Jeon, MD, MBA passed away at his home in Hanover at the age of 68. Dr. Jeon was born in Boston on November 17, 1951 to Andrew and Lillian Jeon. Dr Jeon most recently served as the CEO and President of Harvard Medical International (HMI), and accomplished much in more than two decades of senior academic, clinical, research, administrative and leadership experience in academic medical centers of the highest caliber. Prior to joining HMI in 1996, Dr. Jeon held various positions at Harvard Medical School and its affiliated institutions, including serving as Chief Medical Officer of Harvard Medical International, as Chief of Hospital Services and Operations at Brigham and Women's Hospital, and as Director of Ambulatory Surgical Services at Massachusetts General Hospital, and Director of Ambulatory Services at Boston Children's Hospital. As a certified anesthesiologist and published author, Dr. Jeon also taught on the faculty of Harvard Medical School in the department of anesthesiology. Dr. Jeon received his medical degree from the University of Vermont Medical School, and later earned a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School. His postgraduate training in pediatrics and anesthesia was conducted at the Massachusetts General Hospital and the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada. He received his undergraduate degree Summa Cum Laude from Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine. He volunteered on several Boards, including The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation for many years. Andrew had a passion for cooking and music and when he combined the two he created art for friends and family. He was known for his wit, his smiling and patient responses and generosity to many. Andrew was preceded in death by his father, Andrew, and his mother Lillian. He is survived by his partner of 31 years, Scott Ariel, his sisters and brothers-in-law Tracey Cooper (Dr. W Clayton) of W. Kingston, RI, Susan Socci (David) of Franklin, who were by his side to his end of life; nieces Julia Andrews (Mike) of Falmouth, Shaina Socci (J.P.) of Miami, FL, Leah Socci of Boston, Jared Andrews (Ashley) of W. Kingston, RI, three great-nephews Cooper, Colton, Myles and cousins Dimitri Jeon (Elaine) and Arthur Jeon (Leah) of La Jolla, CA. Visiting Hours: A Service celebrating Andrew's life will be arranged for some time in the not so distant future when we can all be together.

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Published by Boston Globe from May 28 to May 29, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for ANDREW JEON

10 Entries

Mike Dannheim

May 5, 2023

I was singing your praise today Andrew, made me think about how much you helped me. So grateful for you and our friendship. Sending much peace to you and your family.

Eugene Trainor

September 14, 2022

I knew Andy when he a student at XBHS in Westwood. He was a student and a friend. I remember his parents as well and the delightful meal I had at their home. I happened to think of him today and was stunned to learn that he had died. A flood of other wonderful memories of him came after I read this obituary. For knowing him, I am grateful.

Christopher Newell

January 29, 2021

I can still see Andy walking the halls at XBHS, always with a smile on his face. He was always very kind and willing to acknowledge us all in his passing through the school each day. A fine student, scholar, physician and man - God bless.
Chris Newell 69

Steve Murphy

January 29, 2021

Thoughts and prayers with Andy, Scott and family,
I last was with Andy at our 1969 graduation from Xaverian. His achievements and goodness are no surprise to me. He was a fine fellow student at Xaverian. We all appreciated his goodness and brilliance.He is home now and may the Lord watch over his loved ones.
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William Moyers

June 2, 2020

Dr. Jeon was a man whose expertise on many topics was matched by his passion for that expertise, and thus he never approached anything with less than 100 percent commitment and dedication and joy. Fortunately, this meant that many, many people benefitted from his pursuits. I learned of this when he joined the board of trustees of Hazelden Foundation (now Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation), where I work. From ensuring the quality of treatment for our patients to educating the next generation of counselors to bolstering our mission through his fiscal generosity, Andrew was "all in" and thus, our entire organization was made better by his presence for many years. His spirit lives on in the lives of all those people who came to Hazelden seeking hope, help and healing.

Byron Carlock

June 1, 2020

It was a pleasure to have been a sectionmate of Andy's at HBS. He was a thoughtful, compassionate and insightful addition to our class, and he will be greatly missed by us all. Rest in peace, friend!

Michael Bear

June 1, 2020

Andy was a wonderful section mate at HBS - a calm presence and mentor to many. He will be missed.

Charlie Tenney

May 31, 2020

Sorry to hear of Andy's passing. I knew him from his days at Xaverian Bros H.S. Andy was always smiling, friendly, great sense of humor and quick wit. I remember him fondly. Heaven just got a gem of a person.

Mary Kraft

May 29, 2020

Andy was a dear friend and co-conspirator when we were anesthesia residents at the MGH and then found ourselves in a class on health care when he was at HBS and I was at the Kennedy School. I have fond memories of him and I send my condolences to all who are grieving.

May 28, 2020

Sadness still permeates our small neighborhood when we speak of Andrew. He was a very kind, likable man and he will be missed by all of us who knew him. We offer our sincere heartfelt condolences to Scott during his time of grief. You are in our prayers.
All of us at 232 Washington Street.
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