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Ian Driscoll Obituary
He is survived by his wife, Jodi Lanier Driscoll and daughter Bridget Driscoll of Gainesville, Florida, his parents, Dr. John Driscoll and Maura Driscoll of Largo, Florida and brother, David Driscoll of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Jodi's parents Gary and Karen Lanier, brother-in-law Eric Lanier, nephew Tiago Lanier and niece Nori Lanier, and cousins Andrew (Rosa) Garcia, Marybeth Garcia Sewald, Brian (Leslie) Garcia, and Kenneth Garcia. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Cornelius and Margaret Horgan and his aunt, Dorothy Kulik.
Ian was born September 14, 1979, in Bayonne, N.J. He grew up in Largo, Florida where he was valedictorian of his 1998 Clearwater Central Catholic High School graduating class. He then received a B.S. degree in Chemistry from Georgetown University in 2002. After graduation he was accepted into the U.S. Army Medical Reserve Officer's Program and attended the University of Florida Medical School. Ian completed a General Surgery Residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Washington, D. C. After completing his residency he was then assigned to Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio, TX in 2012 as a burn surgeon. During his time in San Antonio, TX he served multiple deployments to Afghanistan and Kuwait. While serving in the military Ian achieved the rank of US Army Major and was the recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal.
In 2018, Ian completed a Surgical Critical Care Fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. He then joined the University of Florida, UF Health Shands, as an Associate Professor of Surgery and was Director of the UF Burn Center until his death. His great passion was mentoring medical students, residents and providing exceptional care to his many patients.
He was an avid fisherman who enjoyed tying flies and being on the water. He was a longtime fan of the NY Yankees, and greatly enjoyed family trips to Disney, Maine, and Hawaii which provided wonderful memories for his family.
A Memorial Mass will be held Monday, April 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Queen of Peace Catholic Community, 10900 SW 24th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32607. Internment will be at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.
Memorials may be made to the UF Health Burned Warrior's Fund or The Ian R. Driscoll Surgery Resident Leadership Fund.
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Eva (Kotylak) Prezenkowski
April 18, 2025
I´m so sad to hear the news of Ian´s passing. He was a great CCC friend, and wonderful person all around. Prayers to his family & CCC family.
Gabrielle Noyes
April 18, 2025
I am so saddened to hear of Ian´s passing. One of my favorite students because of the honest, genuine, empathetic young man he was. He has surely left this legacy and so much more. He and is whole wonderful family will be a forever part of my prayer and he will always hold a very special part in my heart. This world has lost an outstanding person.
God bless all of you who have had the blessing to have known Ian in big and small ways.
Savannah Hunt
April 14, 2025
I pray for peace for your family, I know you all may know but he was truly an amazing human being. I would not have my husband if it wasn´t for him and his team on God´s side.
Zaida Saliba
April 14, 2025
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Trajan Cuellar
April 14, 2025
I did my fellowship with Dr Driscoll in BWH. He was model professional and so accomplished. This should remind us to live our lives to the fullest.
Walter Peeler
April 14, 2025
Love you Dr. Driscoll. Thx for your powerful spirit and hands. Truly a blessing in my life
Joyce Boney
April 13, 2025
So sad to hear of Ian´s passing. Proud to read of his accomplishments. Prayers for the family and friends. Sincerely, Mrs. Boney
Caesar Ricci
April 11, 2025
Ian was a great, kind, and humble man. He was an outstanding surgeon who left an important and lasting footprint in the world of burn surgery. He was a tenacious and dedicated servant to his patients. He settled for nothing less than what was right, honest, true and best for the patient. He was a great mentor, true friend and example to many who can now seek to honor him by upholding his high standards of compassion, service, commitment to excellence, dignity, and decency. We have lost him too soon and will always remember him with a sense of honor and gratitude. His light will shine on by his example.
Janet Johnson
April 8, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with you Jodi, and your family as you mourn the loss of Ian. May God wrap His loving arms around this remarkable man, His beloved child, and welcome him home. And, may He show you His comfort and peace through your fond memories as Ian's qualities shine through Bridget.
May he rest in peace
Wylan Cornelius Peterson
April 8, 2025
Ian represented the very best of military medicine. He was committed to the mission, his country, his family, and his patients. During our time together at the Army Burn Center, Ian always strived to provide the very best care possible to his patients despite the severity of their injuries. He never backed down and fought to the very end for his patients. I truly admire his tenacity and will always remember this about him. God bless him and his family.
Evan M. Renz, MD
April 8, 2025
Dr. Ian Driscoll's contributions to military medicine and surgery were numerous and lasting. His actions as a compassionate and gifted surgeon touched the lives of literally thousands of seriously ill and injured patients. He served his country in uniform during a time when the number of combat casualties required the expert knowledge and skilled hands that Ian possessed. For more than a decade, Ian cared for many of the most severely wounded from Iraq and Afghanistan, both at Walter Reed and BAMC and the Burn Center. To say that Dr. Driscoll was fully committed to his art and practice would be an understatement. He often cited his physician father's example as a model for his professional approach to patient care. It was a great honor for me to be able to serve with Dr. Driscoll and to watch him continue his trajectory of excellence as he transitioned from military service. In every conversation I was blessed to have with Ian over the years it was clear that Jodi, and later Bridget, were his greatest love and their presence gave him strength, as did his unceasing faith. Dr. Driscoll will be dearly missed and his legacy as the consummate surgeon will most surely endure through all those taught and mentored.
Wanda Byington
April 4, 2025
Jodi and Bridget I am so sorry for the death of Dr. Driscoll. He was a great surgeon and a very good friend. My husband was his patient from 2018 through 2019. He treated him for 3rd and 4th degree burns and did an excellent job. I will always be thankful for the support he gave me after the death of my husband to cancer. I will always have a special place in my heart for Bridget. Through Dr. Driscoll I have been able to see her grow up. Jodi I will have you and Bridget and the family in my prayers and in my heart.
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