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Richard Davies Obituary

DAVIES--Richard J. We mourn the passing of our great friend Richard scientist and physician, husband and father, raconteur and companion admired and adored by us all. Our hearts go out to the his beloved Mary, Keeley, Courtney and Spencer. Nanahya and Hume, Alicia and Mark, Eva and Jay.

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Published by New York Times on Feb. 8, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Davies

26 Entries

Ian Danks

February 2, 2025

Remembering my lovely cousin Richard. He looked after me so lovingly whenever I visited as a child during summer holidays as a child. His Sister Anne likewise.
He was so intelligent and focused on becoming a Doctor I remember him telling me whilst he was still studying at School.
Cancer sadly took both Richard and Anne and four years ago my lovely wife Jill too.
Life can be so harsh and cruel.
Love to his all his family in USA XXX

Johan Brahme, MD

October 7, 2021

I only recently heard of the passing of my friend and mentor Richard Davies, We were close when he and his family lived in San Diego, but sadly lost touch in recent yers. Richard was an excellent surgeon and a caring and kind human being with a sharp mind and wit. I am sad he left the world and his family so prematurely.

Ian Danks

June 8, 2021

I live in the UK and used to spend a week or so as a child with my older Cousins Richard and his Sister Ann. We would play in the fields, climb trees and fish in a local River/Lake. So sad I was not able to make the Funeral. They both spoiled me as a child and I have a lot of very happy memories with them in Benacre Wiltshire where they grew up. Richard and Ann both taken too young. RIP

Your loving cousin Ian xx

Ian Danks

June 8, 2021

Ted Bennitt

February 15, 2009

When we were at school together it was already clear that Richard would go far.
He was kind and gentle with an unusual and powerful sense of humour and a sharp intellect.
He has made a difference for so many people and will be sadly missed.

Ron Turley

February 14, 2009

I was at high school with Richard and - until last year - had lost touch with him. At school he was a good friend and a hard working student.

Last year it was a joy to meet up with him again and to meet his wonderful family.

He will be greatly missed.

Terry Ilott

February 14, 2009

We were at school together in England. In those days, Richard was studious, bright, mature and very independently-minded. He was also unfailingly good humoured. On meeting again after a gap of more than thirty years, all those qualities were still very much in evidence. It was a joy to reconnect with Richard and it is a corresponding sadness to lose him. My thoughts are with his family.

Tim Heining

February 13, 2009

Richard Davies was an exemplary surgeon, family man and human being. We were at high school together and he always impressed me with his ability to combine a serious approach to his studies and a gentle sense of humour. His passing was a great shock to me and my thoughts are with Mary and the family at such a difficult time. We were lucky to have known him.

Karen Bucher

February 11, 2009

I was a patient of Dr. Davies that so appreciated all he did for me and so many others. My thoughts and prayers are with Mary, Keely, Courtney and Spencer.

A Husband-Father-Friend-
Gentleman-Doctor-Surgeon-Scientist-Pioneer-Hero-
"An Angel" with invisible wings that walked with us and encouraged & healed so many to soar - he truly made this world a better place.
You will live in our hearts forever.

Julianne Giannotti

February 10, 2009

I was so saddened to hear of Dr. Davies passing. When I was first referred to him I had a horrible diagnosis, was 39 years old with a 10 year old son. I always judge a new Dr. initially by how his staff appears. The first time I walked into that office, they were so kind and loving I knew I had to be in the right place. Then I met him. He would always say, "There she is!" whenever he saw me. Good and kind, smart and funny. Your family is in my prayers.

Robert W. Shaw and Family

February 10, 2009

We are very sad to hear of Dr. Davies passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. My father is patient of Dr. Davies. He was kind and caring to my father and he will be missed

Mario Monti

February 10, 2009

Dr Davies went above and beyond anything we could have imagined, without even knowing us. After meeting Dr davies and his wife Mary you can feel what a genuine caring man he was. He will be missed by many.

Janet Rapp

February 9, 2009

I only learned today of Dr. Davies. My deepest sadness and sympathy to the Davies' family. He was able to do what he did with the love and support of his loved ones.
Only Dr. Davies was willing to take on what other surgeons could and would not. I am forever grateful. Our Angel on earth is now in Heaven. May our Father hold and keep you close during this difficult time.

Angelina Jastrzebski

February 9, 2009

I am speechless to learn of Dr. Davies passing! He was an incredibly caring human being! On a personal level I felt His compassion out weighed his skill as a surgeon. Without confidence, and compassion the best surgeon in the world would do no good!
Rest in peace my friend, you will be deeply missed!!!

Joanne and Paul Yates

February 9, 2009

I am a patient of Dr. Davies and I am so sorry to hear for the loss of this great man. He helped me through really rough times, he reassured me everything will be ok when I was going through the hardest thing in my life. He reassured my family with his gentile voice. I will think about him always. I will think of him as a angel looking down at me and my family.

Sharon Scimeca

February 9, 2009

My deepest condolences for your loss. Your family is in my prayers; may God be with you in your time of need.

Lee Cohen

February 8, 2009

Dr.Davies was the kindest, warmest most brilliant person I have ever met in my life. His heart was so big, he let so many people in, he was such a special person and surgeon...he will be missed by so many... my sympathies to Mary and the children who have lost a GREAT man, husband and father.

Peter Rippon

February 8, 2009

The fragility of life and its fickle ways are cruelly exemplified by our recent, brief but intense renewal of friendship with Richard. Clearly, the forerunners and indicators of success of some forty years ago, have been wonderfully realized in his career and life. Mary, our deepest sympathies to you and your children.

Alexander Swistel, MD

February 8, 2009

I join the alumni of the surgical fellowship program at Memorial Sloan Kettering in expressing my sincere sympathy to Richard's family. Richard and I trained there together. He was a leader then and remained so throughout his professional life. He brought with him the surgical skill to cure but also the grace and caring to heal those many patients struggling with serious illness. I know he was so very devoted to his wife and children. I will miss his charm, his wit and his ever-present smile.

Renee Marinaro

February 8, 2009

I was a patient of Dr. Davies, during the time of my surgeries he was a caring, expert surgeon who made a difficult time easy, had a great sense of humor, and was a kind and gentle man. I have much respect for him for all the work he has done. He will truly be missed by all the lives he touched. Thank you Dr, Davies I will remember your kindness in a difficult time. My deepest sympathy to the Davies family, patients, and co-workers. Renee Marinaro

Janine Aguero

February 7, 2009

I was fortunate enough to work with Dr. Davies as his Adminstrative Assistant when he first came to HUMC. He was a wonderful person, boss, surgeon, husband, and father. He gave so much of himself to cancer research, and I am very saddened by this news. God Bless You, Dr. Davies, and God Bless Your beautiful family. You will surely be missed!

Elizabeth McMorrow

February 7, 2009

Although I only knew Dr Davies as his patient, I was always impressed with his manner and professionalism. He made what could have been a scary experience not just tolerable but comforting. I know he will be sorely missed not just by his family and friends but by all the many, many grateful patients whose lives he touched.

Aunt Oona and Colleen

February 7, 2009

Colleen and I are agonizing with you over the loss of Richard. God chose to welcome Richard home on the same day he chose to receive Vincent back into his fold. February 5 of every year will be a milestone in your life as it is in ours. God bless you and the family. You are a Maloney, and you will handle this with strength.

Cynthia Cable

February 7, 2009

Dr Davies took my sister, Marilyn Cable Frazier Ahrens, through a horrific period of her life with gentleness and understanding. Although Marilyn's breast cancer was incurable after every visit she had with him she was uplifted. He was remarkable. The profession has lost a great man.

Mary Helen Corrado, RN

February 7, 2009

I was privileged to work with Dr. Davies in the Operating Room at Hackensack Univ Med Ctr. He was the consummate professional and ardent advocate for his patients. He also had the most wonderful sense of humor and often could slay us with just a simple phrase. He will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences to his beloved family.

Sean P. Duffy

February 7, 2009

My heart is broken. If you were lucky enough to cross paths with this gentleman you were truely blessed. Richard, everytime I was in your presence I felt I became a better person. A sad day for all of us because this great man touched so many souls in this World. He was an angel in surgeons gear caring for others who needed help and was so happy and proud to do it. God Bless you and your family.

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