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Richard Francoz Obituary
March 14, 1945 - January 5, 2020
Dr. Richard Francoz passed away quietly at home on January 5, 2020.Born and raised in the Sunset, Richard went to UC Berkeley for his undergrad, and to UCSF for his medical degree. He trained in Southern California, before returning to San Francisco in the early 1980s to begin what would be a long and successful cardiology practice. He was a prominent member of the medical staff at CPMC and its precursor institutions for nearly four decades, and served as Chief of Cardiology from 2001-2018. He retired in 2018.
He also had a robust life outside of medicine. He traveled the world in his 20s. He loved fast cars and motorcycles, the parks and landscapes of California and Hawaii, and adventure sports - skiing, snowboarding, bicycling, and windsurfing were lifelong passions. He was a force and a lover of life - from the 20-year old jumping dirt bikes through the Berkeley hills to the 65-year-old learning to kite surf. He loved his family (and his dogs) deeply, folding them into his hobbies and passions, and welcoming 3 new grandchildren over the past 2 years.
He has been loved and respected by the many patients, colleagues and friends he has developed across decades of adventures.
Richard is survived by his wife Carol, two daughters Kristin and Alexa, and his sister Roberta. A small celebration of life was held on January 11.
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CARY SIMMONS
April 22, 2022
Rest in peace Dr. Francoz. I worked in Cardiology from 1994-2001!
July 1, 2020
Dr. Francoz,
I am so sorry to hear about your passing. I remember you telling me great stories about your travels in India and your surfing. You were a stubborn man, but underneath that exterior, you were a deeply caring and inspiring individual. I sincerely wish more could have been done for you, and I send only love, peace and happiness to your family. I hope your grandchildren live incredibly prosperous lives, and if they live as you did from the stories you told me, I am sure they will have lived fulfilling ones as well.
God Bless you
Jaime reyes
May 13, 2020
March 23, 2020
I met Ree-chard, as I always called him, on my 21st birthday in Istanbul in 1972. We ended up exploring Istanbul and then traveling throughout Israel and ended up friends for life. I just googled my friend as we always spoke on his birthday and he never responded to my talk on his birthday so I knew there had to be something wrong. I feel such sadness at his passing and don't understand it. We discussed what was happening with him physically and I knew things were not good. But in truth, I had no idea that I would be writing on his obituary page. If I had to describe Rich,I would say he was a true adventurer and lover of life. His zest for life was infectious. I am so saddened by this. I would love to hear from his wonderful daughters who he adored. My number is 310-457-5398. My email is [email protected]. I extend to you both my deepest sympathy. Let me know is I can help in any way. I will miss your amazing father.
Mia Ortiz
January 29, 2020
I had the pleasure of working with Dr Francoz for 9 years as his Medical assistant in his Cardiology practice at Webster st.
He was a amazing Doctor and coworker. He will be truly missed. Rest in paradise my friend.
Kent Fickett
January 28, 2020
One of the finest drs I ever had. I considered him a good friend sharing daughter stories over the years. Will miss him. Best wishes to his family. Remembering him fondly.
Kent Fickett
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