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Francis Carillo Obituary
Col. Francis X. Carillo, USAF (Ret.), a resident of Silver Spring, died June 6 of natural causes surrounded by his family at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC. He was born July 19, 1928, in Brooklyn, NY, and graduated from Xavier High School in New York, NY in 1945. He later attended Fordham University, graduating in 1948 with a B.S. degree in pre-medicine, and went on to receive his M.D. degree in medicine from Georgetown University in 1952. His military career began in 1948, when he served in ROTC at Fordham University before transferring to the U.S. Air Force in 1950. From 1953 to 1955, he was a Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant Field Artillery, U.S. Army Reserve. From 1961 to 1980, he served as Flight Surgeon, 1st Lieutenant, then Captain in the U.S. Air Force Medical Corps during the Korean War, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. He was also the Air Force Reserve Commander, 459th TAC Hospital at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. He retired as a Colonel after 30 years of service. His medical career spanned nearly 40 years, from 1959 to 1998. He was the former Chairman of the Department of Surgery at the Doctor's Community Hospital in Lanham, the Senior Attending Surgeon Meritorious at Prince George's Hospital Center in Cheverly, the Retired Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Bowie Health Center in Bowie and a General Surgeon at Providence Hospital in Washington, DC. He also operated his own private practice in Prince George's County. Col. Carillo was a member of the Prince George's County Hospital Commission, responsible for founding two new health care facilities that resulted in the county hospital becoming a foremost trauma facility in the region. He was also a member of the Prince George's County Medical Society and the Washington, DC Surgical Academy. He was known for his charisma and his devotion to community betterment, and was also an avid downhill skiier, golfer and water-skiier. He is survived by five children, Rachel Carillo of Baltimore, Rebecca Murphy of Colorado Springs, CO, Anne Carillo of Houston, TX, Col. Frank Carillo of Edgewood, NM and Donald Carillo of Fountain Hills, AZ; former spouses, Beverly Davis and Yvonne Williams; and nine grandchildren.
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Mohammad Ali Khan
June 2, 2025
I just retired after 44 Years of practicing surgery.There are still a handful of surgeons in active practice who were trained by Dr.Carillo.The old PG Hospital in Cheverly is closed. A picture of Dr.Carillo with his colleagues is there in staff lounge at the new UMCRH in Largo.
Shawn Fitzmaurice
June 5, 2024
God Bless Doc Carrillo and his family.
William Popovich
June 24, 2011
A great man
Doc made house calls
Including one for me in 1965
We miss you Doc
Requiescat in Pace
Mike, Nita and Dawn Chapdelaine
June 17, 2011
Dear Dr. Carillo's Family, if we had only known Dr. Carillo had left this life, we would have been at the viewing/funeral. Please know, we all highly respected Dr. Carillo and will miss his wonderful smiling face on Saturday evenings at Sacred Heart Church. Rest in Peace, our dear friend, you are finally free from all your ailments. We understand and know what you went through and we felt so badly for you but, now you are flying with the angels. Thank you for being our friend.
Cousins
catherine carillo
June 13, 2011
Uncle Frank - I will treasure the few days I spent by your hospital bedside;learning about your accomplishments and hugging my cousins.Thank you for all the fond memories. Miss you immensely. - Catherine Carillo Ralphs
Parry McNair
June 12, 2011
Don,Becky, Frank, Rachel and Bonnie: We were so sorry to hear of Frank's passing. You are all in our prayers as you go through this difficult time- remember all the happy family memories.
Becky & Parry McNair
Mohammad Ali Khan
June 11, 2011
Dr.Carillo was my attending surgeon when I started my surgical residency in 1976 at PG General Hospital.He was an excellent surgeon and teacher.I felt at ease with him during many difficult surgical cases.He taught us pearls in surgical technique which are not in any text book.
He was a great human and showed me what an American should be,open and good hearted.I will cherish his memories all my life.
Kevin Lichtman
June 11, 2011
Frank, Donny, Becky, Rachel, Bonnie: I remember your father as a strong and fun loving father. Good times at Deep Creek and waterskiing with Donny in Davidsonville. Your dad once sewed me up after I stepped on a broken bottle one summer, long ago. I still got the scar. He was a good friend to my Dad who always spoke about him. Miss you guys!
anne carillo
June 11, 2011
I love you, Dad.
Shawn & Diana Fitzmaurice
June 10, 2011
Don, Frank, Becky & Rachel,
Our prayers go out to you and your family for your loving father and grandfather. May he rest peacefully and may all of you continue to be guided by your father's example of generous service to others. We know Doc Carillo will have all the best ski slopes mapped out for us when we meet again.
God Bless,
Kurt Hoberg
June 10, 2011
Rachel, Becky, Frank, and Don: I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Frank's passing. He was always larger than life, welcoming, and definitely lived life to the fullest. Growing up he always was such a down to earth and wonderful man. I am overjoyed to have had the time I did with him and honored to have had someone of his character as family. We wish you all the best; our prayers are with you. - The Hoberg family; Kurt, Rose, Kyle, Erick, and April
Col.Robert Roubik
June 10, 2011
Remembered by myself and colleagues as a calming force in my five year affiliation with him as the Commander the 459th USAF Tactical Hospital.
Always a gentleman, a skilled surgeon and always - always a great sense of humor. Once,on a summer encampment-in a far away place, twenty of us showed up wearing red T-Shirts emblazoned with "CARILLO'S GUERILLA'S". A token of appreciation of his leadership. Rest in Peace, Colonel
Christy Razzano
June 10, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about "Uncle Frank's" passing. This is the man that took out my tonsils and handled every other surgery in our family for many years. His relationship with Pop (Bill Razzano) was one that taught me the meaning of lifelong friendship. They were a formidable force on the golf course together. I'm forever grateful to him for coming to have "one last drink" with Pop before Pop passed. It meant so much to him. Our families are tied by these two truly vibrant men. Please let us know if you need anything.
David Pasternak
June 10, 2011
I only met Frank a little less than two years ago, here at Riderwood Village. I had the pleasure of playing golf with him a few times in 2009 and admired his determination to play despite some physical challenges. Despite a 14 year difference in age, we had a common bond with golf and both being Fordham University rams. I'll never forget his humor and, as I told him, his striking resemblance to Walter Matthau, not only in his looks, but in his speech inflections, voice, mannerisms and, of course, his laughter. Thanks for your friendship, Frank, albeit brief.
The Serios
June 10, 2011
Doc, you will sorely be missed by everyone. Such an accomplished man who always gave back. No matter what or how he felt that day, Frank always had a smile for you. He was truly a kind, caring, and honorable man, and we felt honored to know him. (Vince, Maureen, & Ryan)
Barry
June 9, 2011
Carillo Family:
I spent many days ( and nights) with Frank in Vail and Park City and many other days with him at Prince Georges and Doctors Hospitals. I never heard him say a bad word about anyone and I truly loved and will miss him. I understand that at the end he simply wished to be in a place that he thought was better and I hope his wish is granted.
Barry Epstein
June 9, 2011
Frank; I will always remember The martinis on my patio, and the Shrimp Scampi at the lodge. God Bless You. Roger Black
Warren Johnson
June 8, 2011
I extend my condolences from my wife Carol and myself as well as all the members of the Air Force Reserve Association of which he was a member. Frank was my mentor in the reserves and a good friend for many years. I have sent along a photo of the two of us taken at our reunion in 2007.
A pair of Docs, Col Carillo and Col Johnson
Warren Johnson
June 8, 2011
Brian Fitzmaurice
June 8, 2011
Frank, Don, Becky and Rachel: I just viewed the photo memories on the site here - wow! tears and smiles at the same time. I am so fortunate to have spent time with you guys growing up in Bowie and up at Deep Creek and Wisp. Your family was so generous and fun when friends like us tagged along to go hang out on the lake in the summer or try to get down the face in the winter. Your dad, "Dr. C" was so welcoming and down to earth, you forgot sometimes that he was surgeon. Oh yeah, he also kept us Carroll Lion football players healthy as the team doc back in the day (when we kicked many a butt). So many good memories. Your dad is smiling down from heaven now. He has a turkey cooking on the weber grill while we're skiing with some fine wine waiting for us when we see him again in Glory. God Bless, See you all in a couple days. Slainte! Brian
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