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Richard Flagg Obituary
Passed away on February 24, 2005 in Tustin, California. Born April 5, 1933 in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Graduated from Dartmouth College in 1955, Phi Beta Kappa. Received his medical degree from Harvard University in 1959. Served in the U.S. Navy for 12 years as a surgeon, including a tour of duty on the USS Enterprise from 1967-1968; retired with the rank of Commander in 1971. Dr. Flagg was in private practice from 1972 until 1990 when he became Executive Medical Director of an Orange County medical group. He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Maria; his brother J. Robert Flagg of Naples, Florida; his daughter, Kendall Flagg-Kunert, J.D., of Costa Mesa, California; his sons Bradford Flagg, M.D., of Danville, California, Jonathan Flagg of Newport Beach, California and Justin Flagg of Huntington Beach, California; his stepchildren, Ralph Casiello and Nancy Casiello of Tustin, California; seven grandchildren and his beloved pets, Daisy and Sebastian. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 5 at 11:00 am at Fairhaven Memorial Park, 1702 Fairhaven Avenue, Santa Ana. Interment will follow the service.
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SONJA HILL
March 10, 2005
DR. FLAGG IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE (ALONG SIDE OF MY DAD) THE GREATEST MAN I HAVE HAD THE HONOR TO KNOW... WHEN I STARTED WITH ADOC I REMEMBER ALWAYS BEING SO SCARED TO GO INTO THAT OFFICE OF HIS... I THOUGHT I WOULD ASK A STUPID QUESTION AND THAT WOULD BE THE END OF MY CAREER W/ ADOC ...WELL I WAS WRONG .. HE WAS THE KINDEST AND MOST UNDERSTANDING MAN...AND WE BOTH SHARED A GREAT LOVE FOR OUR ANIMALS. HE COULD BE HAVING THE WORST DAY AND I WOULD GO IN AND SAY "HOWS SABASTIAN AND DAISY TODAY?" HIS FACE WOULD JUST LIGHT UP AND HE'D BE OK AGAIN.... WHEN I LOST MY DAD THIS DEC.26,2004 HE WAS SO CONCERNED FOR ME, HE KNEW WHAT I WAS GOING THRU AND ALWAYS TRIED TO MAKE ME SMILE ... I LOVE HIM FOR THAT...AND WHEN MY KIDS WOULD COME TO THE OFFICE HE WAS SO KIND AND HE CALLED MY EMILIO "THE ADOC BABY" I WAS THE ONE TO START THE BABY BOOM AT ADOC...THE WHOLE DONT DRINK THE WATER SAYING WAS CREATED IN MY HONOR...HAHAHA...I WILL MISS DR FLAGG BUT WILL REMEMBER ALL THE EDUCATION HE INSTILLED IN ME...HE WILL FOREVER BE IN MY HEART...LOVE YOU SONJA AND FAMILY
Shawn Madigan
March 10, 2005
Dr. Flagg was wonderful man and a great teacher. He will be missed each and every day. May God ease your pain of loss with each passing day.
WERE GONNA MISS U DR. FLAGG...ALYSSA & EMILIO..CHILDREN OF SONJA HILL @ ADOC.....YOU WILL BE FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS
March 10, 2005
Terri Edwards
March 10, 2005
I am so thankful for the privilege of working closely with Dr. Flagg. He was a priceless mentor to me in the fine art of negotiations, and was, at all times, gracious, funny, and kind. His wisdom and sense of humor carried us through the day. My favorite memories of him come from the end of the work day when the office was quiet, and we would talk about antiques, our pets, our various remodeling headaches, even philosophy.
Dr. Flagg was an inspiration to me not only because of his achievements in life. He deserved more respect and admiration than most, because he never made others feel inferior, or lesser than. He did not boast about his education or experience, he didn't have to. Every person was worthy of respect in his eyes, and it showed. Dr. Flagg will always be in my heart because of his very noble character, his kindness toward others, and the sparkle in his eyes when he laughed. His family will always be in my prayers.
ROBERT FLAGG
March 8, 2005
His time he spent well. Proud he was a Flagg family member.
JEANNETTE NAPOLES
March 7, 2005
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU MRS. FLAGG AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY. DR. FLAGG WAS A SUCH A GREAT INSPIRATION TO ME AND TO ALL OF US AT ADOC. WE MISS HIM SO VERY MUCH. HE WAS THE GOD FATHER OF ADOC!! ANYONE COULD GO TO HIM FOR HELP. STAY STRONG AND MAY GOD BE WITH YOU FOR EVER AND ALWAYS.
Marsha Pare
February 27, 2005
My thoughts are with my family at this very sad time.
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