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Thomas Rodda Obituary
Thomas Douglas Rodda, a longtime resident of Greenwich, died on July 4 surrounded by his beloved wife Catherine and his four children. He was the son of Douglas and Ida Rodda.
Tom is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Catherine, and his children, Thomas Douglas Rodda, Jr. (Sharon), Christine Rodda McKay, Eugene T. Rodda (Patricia), Julia Anne Rodda Hawkins (Jay), 9 grandchildren and five great-granddaughters.
He joined the Marine Corps in 1953, and married his wife Catherine in a Marine chapel in Santa Ana, California. He served his tour in the Korean War, then attended King's College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Tom graduated from Loyola: Stritch School of Medicine and trained at Columbia School of Medicine. He interned at the Greenwich Hospital and did his residency at Columbia University, where he later returned to teach. He was chairman of the Department of Orthopedics at Greenwich Hospital from 1986 to 2003. He received Emeritus status upon retirement, and continued to volunteer at Americares.
Among his numerous professional memberships was the International Society of Paraplegia, New York Society of Medicine, North American Arthroscopy Association, and Societe Internationale de Chirurgie Orthopedique et de Traumatologie.
Tom was a pilot and an avid traveler. He was a member of the Field Club, Round Hill Club, Lyford Cay, Coral Beach and Tennis Club, and a longtime resident of the Mill Reef Club.
Funeral mass and interment will be private.
Ta Famille t'aime.
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Michael Starr
July 8, 2023
Condolences to the Rodda family. I will remember Dr. Rodda at Mill Reef, Always such a nice, friendly, and soft-spoken person.
Judy Ruttkamp
July 6, 2023
He is truly missed. A wonderful doctor who really cared about his patients. He is the only one who figured out the problem I had with my hand and cured it.
Jonathan Smith
October 19, 2021
I am now just learning of Dr Rodda passing- he operated on me 48 years ago and visited me in the hospitol for almost six months.....fast forward two decades later and we reunited at the Four Seasons hotel in Paris with his wife and several times at the Greenwich hyatt where they would spend weekends - he was the Greenwich version of Marcus Welby !!!!!
Bob Fallon
February 27, 2021
I was Tom's flight instructor forty years ago in his new Mooney, N231GR. He was a delightful guy - friendly, intelligent, generous, a fine pilot and student (one of my best). He gifted me his place in Antigua for a honeymoon and flew me to Georgia to start my Appalachian Trail hike. We had deep and wide-ranging discussions - not just of flying, but civics, history, you name it. So sad to hear of his passing, and my belated condolences to his family. The world has lost a rare shining star that gave far more than he ever took.
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The Shaws
July 6, 2020
Cant believe its been one year. Mom and I speak of him often. Our Love goes out to Kitty, Doug, Eugene, Chrissy & Julia Anne. What a wonderful family. -Sandy & Adrienne Shaw
Susan Cavanaugh
June 29, 2020
I just heard of his passing and my heart is saddened. He was a wonderful, kind gentleman and excellent surgeon, compassionate physician. He will be truly missed, but his legacy will live on in all the hearts he touched. God bless
Mary Zimmerman Kocur
January 7, 2020
I always felt safe, knowing that my family members were in Dr Rodda's care. He was brilliant, gifted and compassionate. After he was part of the dream team that performed surgery on my husband's neck, he gave me his home phone number, if we had a problem. Thankfully, we didn't, and I did not need to interrupt his personal time, but he sincerely offered.
I went to school with Eugene. Please accept my loving condolences on your loss. It is a loss that is widely felt.
Marie (Zehalka) Baldwin
July 24, 2019
As a former patient of Dr. Rodda's, I was saddened to hear of his passing. He was a wonderful doctor. My sincere condolences to everyone.
Robert Derkash
July 23, 2019
My Dad, Steve Derkash, loved "Tommy Rodda". I think one of the reasons I became an orthopedist was because of my Dad praising "Tommy Rodda". I am truly sorry, and you should be real proud.
Bob Derkash (son Steve Derkash)
Michael Starr
July 22, 2019
To Doug and Gene.
My deepest sympathies to you all. Sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. What a friendly and nice man. Remember the great days of Mill Reef and a few times in Greenwich with my late wife's family.
Michael Starr and family
July 20, 2019
Our family sends you our sincere condolences in the loss of Dr. Rodda. He was the most talented and kindest doctor we have ever known. He operated on my husband most successfully four times. I just want to share this very touching story I shared with Dr. Rodda before we moved from Greenwich to VA. My mother was a poor widow with 4 small children. She fell and needed delicate knee surgery. Dr. Rodda had just started his practice in Greenwich and took on the task. We had no money so when my Danish mom went for follow up visits with the doctor, she baked him apple pies in lieu of payments which he happily accepted. God Bless you Dr. Rodda and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You were an angel here on Earth.
Michael Intrieri
July 20, 2019
Mrs. Rodda and Family
Just heard about the passing of the great Doctor Rodda. We had a unique relationship with the Rodda family......very special family.. My dad Rocco and my Mom Kathleen loved Dr. Ronda and Family. Please accept our condolences.
Sincerely,
Doc Michael and Karen Intrieri
Kevin Fox
July 18, 2019
Dr. Rodda's Family
I wanted to take a minute and tell you about Dr. Rodda I was injured badly in a motorcycle wreck and at the ER I asked for Dr. Rodda who wasn't on Duty but had done numerous surgeries on my brother he came in to help me without thinking twice which though in a lot of pain made me smile. He worked his magic in 4-5 surgeries and I made a great new friend his humor his kindness his brillance and great heart got me through some hard times. Dr. Rodda I pray you R.I.P. and I thank God for you and may he Bless your family and comfort them. Hugs my Friend
July 17, 2019
My love and condolences go out to the entire Rodda family. I called your father the "Smurf" b/c upon waking up from surgery a bit delirious , he had on his blue surgical cap and his ears were pushed a bit out . Hence the nickname for years.....He was so dear and a close colleague of my late father. Beatrice Doering Shea
Ruth and Louis Lovallo
July 15, 2019
How very fortunate we were to have had such a wonderful, caring, compassionate, kind and oh so smart Doctor care for so many members of our family down through the years! Thank you for sharing Dr. Rodda with all of us who needed his expertise and trusted him so! May he Rest In Peace after a lifetime spent helping his patients!
John & Leslie Cooper
July 15, 2019
Doug, Chris & Gene, sorry to learn of your father's passing. Leslie and I ran into your parents at Louie's last summer and had a nice chat. W/ all the Orthopedic Doctors in town, he may well be the most beloved and legendary! Peace to the family and count your blessings.
The Fortunato Family
July 14, 2019
To the Rodda Familes I'm so sorry for your loss .Sincere Sympathy
B Fortunato
July 14, 2019
You are such a kind person,to your patients.My son broke his thumb years ago,when he was a toddler you gave him great care and compassion.You earned your wings Rest in Peace Dr.Rodda
Myrna Miller
July 14, 2019
As an RN I had the privilege of working with Dr. Rodda (1976-1984) at Greenwich Hospital. He was a very caring Doctor with a great sense of humor. So many contributions were made to his patients.
My condolences to his wife and family.
Joan Mangold
July 14, 2019
"Kitty" - May Tom's light never go out!
For all the years and love we shared, I am so grateful! HUGS, j
Michelle Mikols
July 14, 2019
Thank you for being a kind and caring dr. You came to our house and took care of my father. This was in the 60s. God took you home. Prayers to you and your family.
tom Dunn
July 13, 2019
Sad to hear of your loss. The doctor was very special.
Josephine Colangelo
July 13, 2019
So sorry to see the passing of such a great man . It was such a pleasure to have had him for a great Dr . and dear friend to my dad through the years . Now the are together in heaven . With my deepest sympathy to Mrs. Rodda and children on such a great loss . With my deepest sympathy at this sad time . Josephine Intrieri Colangelo and Dan
Andrea Daur
July 13, 2019
I have fond memories of working with such a kind doctor as a new nurse.a true gem.
Judy Ruttkamp
July 13, 2019
Dr Rodda was the nicest man I even met. He did my first back surgery and both of my husbands knees. He will truly be missed. My deepest sympathy to his wife and family.
Ann Marie Coviello
July 12, 2019
To the Rodda family
I had the privilege of working with Tom for many years at Greenwich Hospital he was a wonderful man and excellent physician. He will be missed by many.
Ann Marie Coviello
Rye Brook New York
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