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Theodore W. "Doc" Nowicki Jr.

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Theodore W. "Doc" Nowicki Jr.
of Binghamton
Theodore W. "Doc" Nowicki Jr., 89, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 17, 2009. He was born October 31, 1919 at the family home in Webster, MA, the 7th of 8 children of Theodore and Clementine Nowicki. Upon graduation from Bartlett High School, he attended Tufts University and graduated with a BS in Biology in 1941. He went on to graduate from Tuft Medical School in 1944. Since he was in the ROTC program and WWII was in progress, he was required to attend medical school in a continuous manner, thus completing his medical degree in 3 years. After graduating from medical school, he served his country in the Navy Medical Corps in various locations on the West Coast. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Betty; sisters, Isabelle, Frances, Balbina and Augusta; brothers, Joseph and Anthony; brothers-in-law, Geroge Gregoire and Gerald Cacciapouti. He is survived by his sons and their spouses, Peter of Fredericksburg, VA, Philip and Jane of Webster, MA, Stephen and Susan Peters of Durham, NC and Matthew and Anne of Woodstown, NJ; grandchildren, Sarah, Scott, Drew, Robert, Zachary, Schuyler, Alexandra and Samuel; great grandchildren, Ilana and Benjamin; brother and sister-in-law, Alfred and Beverly; sister-in-laws and their spouses, Ann and Don Estill and Margaret and Bruce Kellner; and many nieces and nephews. Upon completion if his military service, "Doc" practiced medicine in the Binghamton area for nearly 50 years, retiring in July, 2000. During the course of his medical career, he delivered literally thousands of babies into the world; many of his patients were second generation. He served in numerous leadership positions at both Lourdes and Wilson Hospitals; he was also a Clinical Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology for SUNY Upstate Medical Center. He was a longtime member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church. "Doc" also served as Assistant Scoutmaster and Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 9. During his many years in scouting, he received the Council District Award, St. George's Award and Silver Beaver Award, the highest honor awarded to an adult volunteer of the Boy Scouts of America. He attended world Jamborees in Idaho (1967) and Japan (1971) and several national Jamborees. After his retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also became quite an avid baseball fan; although primarily rooting for the Red Sox because of his New England roots, he was predicting a Yankees World Series victory in 2009.
A Funeral Mass will be offered on Thursday, October 22nd at 12 noon at St. Thomas Aquinas, 1 Aquinas St., Binghamton. Rev. James. D. Tormey will officiate. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy and memory of "Doc" can be made to the Boy Scouts of America, P.O. Box 66, Binghamton, NY 13903; or Lourdes Pediatraic Services, 169 Riverside Dr., Binghamton, NY 13905. Ernest H. Parsons
Funeral Home, Inc.

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Published by Press & Sun-Bulletin from Oct. 20 to Oct. 21, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Theodore Nowicki

39 Entries

CDR John Gregoire USN (ret),PhD.

October 14, 2023

It has been a surprisingly long time since we said Fair Winds and Following Seas to my fishing buddy, uncle and brother Naval Officer. He remains strong in my memory as we spent so many summers together gathering Pout for my Babci and other fish for ourselves. Definetly the good old days.

November 2, 2009

The day our children are born is certainly a special day for all of us. The day my son was born after many, many days of being on bed rest was certainly more special. Things for us were touch and go for those days. "Uncle Ted", as some of the nurses at Wilson called him was on top of all of my progress or lack of progress during those days. My 4lb baby is now a 6 foot adult. Trust in me, Uncle Ted said. Trust in me, and with God's help everything will turn out well. As my family grew we continued to have a relationship with Dr. Nowicki in church, always choosing to sit near him. He was a great fisherman, and a wonderful conversationalist. I am comforted by his belief and faith in God.

November 1, 2009

Phil and family:

I have nothing but fond memories of this great man. From high school visits for card games to his being a role model for my future career, Doc was a classic success story. Always a joke and a smile. This was a top notch professional who always had time for family and friends despite killer hours and clearly devoted patient care. I risk the cliche label, but they just don't make them like Dr. Nowicki anymore. The previous entries speak for themselves. God Bless.

John Jurik

October 30, 2009

I have taken this long to write my condolences because Doc's passing has brought such sadness. I was a patient for many years and he brought me through several difficult surgeries. Without his compassion and guidance I truly might not be writing this today. God Bless You Doc.
Janet Laszewski

Brian Rozen

October 27, 2009

I want to extend my deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. The many years that we were neighbors in Binghamton bring back many fond memories. Your dad was a real gentleman...my condolences to all the family.

Viola Macko

October 25, 2009

I have repeated many times that I had not felt well cared for since Dr. Nowicki retired. He delivered three of my four children and two surgeries. I might add that his practice started more than 50 yrs. ago--my son is 55. He became a friend and my husband was often called upon to remodel and repair his home and office--not to mention the conversations they had in Polish. Now they are both gone; my husband (Cas) passed away Sept. 7 (last month.) May they both rest in peace. I also enjoyed visits with your Mom. My sympathies to you and yours Nowicki Boys.

Nancy Armstrong

October 24, 2009

Dr. Nowicki was my mother's doctor, and was a wonderful, caring man. He delieverd me way back in November of 1953. I had the pleasure of talking with him a few times during the past several years. We will always remember his devotion to caring for the women and children of this area.

Dr Frank and joyce Gilroy

October 23, 2009

We were saddened to learn of the death of Ted Nowicki. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

Thomas Van Gorder

October 22, 2009

Doctor Nowicki will surely be missed. He was a caring physcian, excellent teacher,had a wonderful sense of humor, and dearly loved his family. When I moved back to Binghamton to practice orthopedics I reminded him that he had delivered me years ago. "Doc" reminded me that he held me upside down for an extra minute or two to allow additional blood to rush to my brain to make me smarter. I enjoyed his many stories during his visits to our office. My deepest sympathy to his family

Deb Shaughnessy

October 22, 2009

My sincere condolences to the Nowicki family & all who were privileged enough to have Doc Nowicki as a physician. I have only ever been saddened twice by "Nowicki News". The first was when he told me that he was going into semi retirement (I new that full retirement would soon follow), the second of course was to learn of his passing. He was my trusted/loved doctor for 20+ years. He was not only my OBGYN but also my Primary. He was so thorough that I saw no reason to have any other doctor & when I asked him if he would do dual duties he said that he would be honored. Even when I had to have another doctor perform surgery, Dr. Nowicki assisted because he knew that I was more comfortable with him there. This would never happen in today's "specialized world". What a Doctor/What a Man. I have so many fond memories but one that sticks out the most is when I asked him why it was that he was there to deliver my sisters three girls when she wasn't even his patient & he didn't deliver either one of my kids & I was his patient, his reply was "Even the Doctor has to go fishing once in a while". It was definitely my misfortune that he happened to be fishing on two separate dates almost five years apart. Another memory was at a regular office visit many years ago on Oct.31. We were sitting in his office & I was trying to cut our chat a little short so that I could get home to get my son ready for "Trick or Treating", he proceeded to tell me not to worry that he was the original "BOO BABY" & he would make sure that I got home with time to spare. He was a man of his word & from that point forward, every year I was sure to tell him "Happy Boo Day Dr Nowicki".
My husband & I were just talking about him (once again) a few weeks ago when we were at a "Day of Caring " event at the Kopernik Observatory. We noticed a stepping stone in the walk way with the names Dr. & Mrs Nowicki engraved on it. After seeing that of course we had to ask what the stones represented, we were told that the Nowicki's are valued sponsors of the observatory. We were not surprised, because aside from his beloved family & medicine he also loved to be an educator. What an honor to Dr Nowicki & a great gift to all if just one of his student doctors has turned out to be as compassionate, caring & as truly gifted as he was.
We all lost a great one...
Happy Boo Day, Dr. Nowicki

October 22, 2009

Doctor Nowicki, what a wonderful man! He was my doctor for over 30 years and was there for me through some very difficult and joyous times. After many disappointments with trying to start a family, I thought I was pregnant and only a test would confirm this. I called for the results and was told that I had to speak to the doctor and he had left the office, but left instructions that I was to call him at home. He gave me the good news and I'm not sure who was more excited him or me. I was truly blessed and honored to have him as my doctor and will be forever grateful for his care and concern.
My deepest sympathy to the family.

October 22, 2009

My grandson might not have been born alive if it hadn't been for Dr. Nowicki's quick thinking and expertise in the operating room. I can still remember giving him a big hug when he came out to announce all had gone well. Thank you for my gift.

October 22, 2009

Like so many other women in this area, I loved Dr. Nowicki. His care and concern was obvious and made the wait worth the while. We were all blessed to have such a fine doctor. He made a sometimes unpleasant visit tolerable with his great sense of humor. My condolences to his family.

Judith Margeson

October 22, 2009

I don't know of any woman who had Dr. Nowicki for their OB/GYN, who didn't feel very safe in his care, and was proven by the length of time we would wait to see him. I had both my girls, and we laughed as he was having boys then. Later, he was thrilled to deliver 2 second generation "grandaughters" of my daughters. Always a happy, fun man. You should be extremely proud of the love people are giving him now, and always.

Helen Whiting

October 21, 2009

to the nowicki family,
What a great doctor!!!we were blessed to have him in our area here....He truly was a credit to his profession...Dr. Nowicki delivered both my kids and I feel so blessed to have him help bring my two blessings into the world...He was so kind and made you feel like you were the only person he ever delivered.After my first delivery,23 years ago,I never forgot what he said to me ,He said."if I could have filmed your delivery to teach the students, you were a textbook delivery" that always made me feel so great about that hard painful delivery process...my son and I went thru...i am honored and greatful to have DOC be there for me....
I am so sorry for your personal loss of such a fine man...he'll be holding the special angel babies that come his way........God bless your family at this difficult time.................

Donna Ticonchuk

October 21, 2009

I will always remember Dr Nowicki singing Christmas Carols to me as he delivered my son on Christmas day 29 years ago. I will never forget his "little sayings and jokes" and the joy each birth brought him. I too, am one of those lucky babies he delivered many years ago. He was a wonderful man and we thank him.
God bless his family and Rest in peace dear soul.
Donna Van Dyke Ticonchuk

October 21, 2009

Words are not adequate to descibe or express our feelings for this wonderful man. Thank you Dr. Nowicki for the care of my wife and birth of our two children, now 24 and 29 years old. Rest in peace.
the Robinson family

Kevin Morrissey

October 21, 2009

There will probably never be a more caring and compassionate professional (and human being), than Dr. Nowicki. I want to personally thank him again for safely bringing my 4 beautiful daughters into this world. Just before each delivery, he always joked with me "I know this ones a boy!" And his favorite saying at the moment each was delivered, "Ten fingers, Ten toes, and a little Irish nose." We are all lucky to have known him. May god bless you all during this time. His life is definately one to be celebrated.

-Kevin & Liz Morrissey (and the girls)

Lisa and Roland Miller

October 21, 2009

Dear Nowicki family. I am so sorry for your loss of your loved one. It is also the loss of " A dying breed " of the caring doctor we all lost. To find a doctor of his caliber and humanity for his patients in this day and age is indeed rare.He will be greatly missed and my family will forever be grateful to him for making sure we had a healthy family.God bless you.

Michelle C

October 21, 2009

I have known Dr. Nowicki my entire life through my mother - we frequently saw him at Binghamton Mets games - he was always so kind! I cannot even begin to imagine the number of lives he's touched.

Sandy Soltis-Blackwell

October 21, 2009

Dear Nowicki family: I am the mom of one of the babies your dad delivered. I called him the night my water broke as instructed and he said to me you could have called me or a plumber! You were blessed to have such a good man in your lives. God Bless you all in your time of grief and always.

October 21, 2009

I was very shocked to hear of Dr Nowicki and saddened. He was a great and compassionate Doctor. I started going to him when his office was on Washington Ave in Endicott. I believed in him for many years. I surely want to send my deepest regards to all his family, i know he will be missed. He brought one of my daughters into my family. May he rest in peace and solitude that he so deserves. He was a great man and Doctor. Carolyn Gordner Owego NY

Diane Hatfield-Zencak

October 21, 2009

Dear Matt and Family
I am so sorry for your loss and want you to know that you and yours are in my prayers. I did not know Dr. Nowicki personally, just his son Matt. From what I have been told, he was a wonderful person, doctor and friend to all who knew him. May God bless and give you comfort at this time.

October 21, 2009

Dr. Nowicki was the best. The world lost a great man, but the heavens now have a brighter star.

Marcia Supa

October 20, 2009

To the family of Dr. Nowicki,

Dr. Nowicki was a kind and compassionate doctor who loved being a "Doc". He was the first man to touch the lives of both of our boys. My mom worked for Dr.Nowicki for many years and was a special person to all of us. Our hearts and prayers are with you.

With deepest sympathy,
Marcia & Michael Supa
Virginia Beach, VA

October 20, 2009

Dear family of Dr. Nowicki,

What a "special doctor" he was!! He was the first man to touch the lifes of both of our boys. My mom worked for Dr. Nowicki for many years and have many fond memories of "Doc". Our hearts and prayers are with you all.

Marcia & Michael Supa
Virginia Beach, VA

Debbie Pierog

October 20, 2009

To the Children & Grandchildren,
Doc delivered both my children and holds a special place in my heart.
He was genuine in caring for his patients and giving advice.
I am very sad to hear of his passing. Know that he was loved by many.

Josephine Hamm

October 20, 2009

To the family of Dr. Nowicki,

I am so sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather. He was a wonderful doctor. For years I thought that I would not be able to have children but because of Dr. Nowicki I now have two grown daughters. He gave me the most wonderful blessings that I could ever ask for. Thank you Dr. Nowicki and may you be at peace.

Janice Petersen

October 20, 2009

When my family moved here from Brooklyn NY over 50 years ago I had the greatest luck in finding Dr. Nowicki. A neighbor told me about him and I feel very fortunate to have had him as my OB doctor all these many years. He was so kind and always had time to sit and discuss your problems with you. When I stopped at his office to pick up my records after he had announced his retirement,he happened to be there. We hugged and I told him he was breaking my heart. Today my heart was truly broken when I read of his passing. He truly has a place in heaven. God Bless

Melvin Rozen

October 20, 2009

We, the Rozen family, were nieghbors for many years. My memories of the Nowickis is that there was a lot of comeraderie, the boys were all musicians together and went to high school together. It was a wonderful relationship. My sincere codoeonces on your great loss.
Melvin Rozen
Juno Beach, Fl.

Karen Charlier

October 20, 2009

Dr. Norwicki was the best. He gave my mother great care and prayed for my mother when she had cancer. She survived and she was always called his mircle patient. So he had my complete trust in him when I was pregnant and under his care. God bless him. He will be missed.

Maralena Dropp

October 20, 2009

To Doc's Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Doc's passing. What a great guy he was. I worked for his answering service for a time and if I called him in the middle of the night to tell him he had a patient in labor - he was just as chipper as could be and always excited. He had quite a sense of humor as well and was always a very pleasant man. It was nothing for him to stop in and say hello to everyone. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Paula Lesso

October 20, 2009

It was my sincere pleasure to serve as Dr. Nowicki's "domestic assistant" these last many years. This morning I would have done his shopping and then chatted with him as I cleaned the house, enjoying our usual conversation and jokes. It was always such a cozy time. We became great friends over these years, and he'd tell people I was the daughter he never had. I cannot fully express the respect I had for him. He treated everyone with kindness and empathy, freely expressed his love for his family, and kept a sense of faith and humor which never wavered. He lived life to the fullest, every single day, finding joy in the big and little things. He'd tell me of his family's accomplishments with pride, gush over his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, marvel over the beautiful blossoms on the Christmas cactus or clover, and celebrate finding the perfect ice cream at the store. I can't count the number of people who told me, "There's no one like the Doc." Or the number of people who told me, "He delivered me!" or "He delivered both my sons!" or "He delivered my granddaughter!" Those people also expressed their gratitude to him for not only his medical expertise, but his warm and calming presence or his roaring sense of humor, whichever they needed most. I will desperately miss his cheerful, "Hello hello hello!" as I came in the door each week, and his "God love you," as I left. I'll miss our discussions of family, politics, education, local and national news, recipes, you name it. I'll miss his smile and hearty laugh, his firm handshake, and his gentle hug the few times I really needed one. I loved being part of his life, and I loved him very much. The sound of his voice will stay with me, I am sure, whenever I need to hear it. My dear Dr. N., I will keep you in my heart, as will Dave and "Big Ben." Thank you for being one of those people who is truly a Gift.

John Gregoire

October 20, 2009

My old fishing partner and mentor from a very young age. I'll miss our conversations and correspondence with your Dad which continued to this day. Pete and Phil may remember me as the older cousin but the rest of you came later. Your folks always had me stay with them at the lake and Ted and I fished every day. What wonderful things he taught me -way beyond fishing. I'm still a very active field biologist thanks to his continuing encouragement. He always signed off with "Ted here and Betty in heaven". Thanks Uncle Ted and now you are together again. All my love.

barbara bowker

October 20, 2009

i'm deeply sorry for loss. he was very fine and graceful and very admiration person. he was my ob doctor for years. he will be missed for years to come. may god be with the family in time of need. peace be with the family. barbara bowker

October 20, 2009

My sympathies and prayers are with the children of Ted. You all must be quite proud of your father. June Raymond (Mrs. John S. Raymond) in Pinehurst, NC.

Grace Policare-Torrey

October 20, 2009

Dr. Nowicki was a wonderful doctor, he always made you feel safe and that he cared. His humor kept you happy and you always knew when he was around. Two of the thousands of babies he delivered were mine. There is a special place in heaven for him. I hope he's right on the Yankee's too!

Sue Driver

October 20, 2009

"Doc” delivered my husband, and both of his brothers. Upon the birth of her third boy, my mother-in-law told him "This one was suppose to be a girl." Doc quickly offered to "put him back and see if he comes out different." He also delivered both of my children. I believe that without his expertise, my daughter may not have survived the birth. Our prayers are with you and your family as you go through this difficult time.

Paula Gabello Edwards

October 20, 2009

Matt and Ann and family, sorry to hear about Dr. Nowicki's passing. I had the opportunity to get to know him when I worked in the Nursery at Lourdes. He was a great guy and the babies and parents all loved him (as did the staff). My sympathy and prayers are headed your way.

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