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Chad DICKEY Obituary
On November 25, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer, Dr. Chad Anthony Dickey passed from this world into the heavenly embrace of God. He brightened the world and touched innumerable lives for forty years. Chad leaves behind his loving wife, Adria; and two precious sons, Luke and Jake; his mother and father, Helen and Merrell Dickey; his brother, Merrell Dickey; his sister and brother-in-law, Charisse and Bill Cosgray; mother-in-law, Ann Beenhakker; brother and sister-in-law, Andre and Nicole Beenhakker; and five nephews and a niece. He was a dedicated son, husband, and father and a devoted Christian.
A graduate from King High School, Chad pursued undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral studies at the University of South Florida, while maintaining full academic scholarships and during which time he met Adria. He was a member of SAE fraternity.
Chad's impact on the field of Neuroscience has been felt worldwide. He was the first to find that proteins involved in learning and memory were selectively impaired in Alzheimer's disease models. The bulk of his recent work focused on defects in the removal of damaged proteins by cells. His greatest goal was to find a drug to reverse these defects, and he had made considerable progress in this quest. Over his tragically shortened career, Chad had five scientific patents and obtained more than 20 grants to support his research totaling over $20 million from NIH and other agencies. With these resources, he published over 65 scientific papers that have been cited by other researchers more than 4,000 times. Chad has trained an impressive group of PhD students and postdoctoral fellows, whom have gone on to successful biomedical research careers who will carry on his legacy.
He enjoyed cooking, baseball, traveling, and spending time with his family. Although, Chad's life on earth with us was too short, his influence will last many lifetimes. He will be deeply missed by all who loved him.
Visitation will take place Friday, December 2, at 10 am, followed by a memorial service at 11 am, all at Idlewild Baptist Church in Lutz. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Dickey Education Fund.
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CB H
October 13, 2021
I wish Professor Dickey all best in the heaven. Professor Dickey supported me to join to USF and start my totally new career. Without him, my life is totally another one. Dr. Dickey, we miss you all the time.
D W III
June 30, 2018
I'll miss our talks, you were a great human being. I'll see you again
Jinbo Zhao
February 24, 2018
It is a great shock to me to learn that Chad passed away after over a year. Chad and us had a few exchanges of emails over some compounds for a collaborated project while I worked in Dr. Blagg's lab at KU. It is a great loss to all of us. Chad, RIP. We will love you and miss you always.
Jeanne Loring
October 26, 2017
I just found out about Chad. We published a very cool paper together in 2002, the first time that whole genome expression was used to determine the differences between the brains of Alzheimer's model mice from unaffected mice...it was a landmark paper and a hell of a lot of fun to work together across a continent: Dickey CA, Loring JF, et al. Selectively reduced expression of synaptic plasticity-related genes in APP+PS1 transgenic mice. J. Neuroscience. 2003;23:5219. (2002). He was gone too soon.
Toni Bailey
December 7, 2016
Chad Dickey was kind enough to let me use his lab equipment while I was pursuing my PhD in pharmacology and neuroscience at USF. I'm so sorry to learn of his passing. May God provide for and grant comfort and peace to his entire family during this time of grief.
Rob & Meg Quay
December 3, 2016
Rest in Peace, Chad. And may God watch over your family during this difficult time.
Rob & Meg Quay
December 3, 2016
Adria: We are very, very saddened to learn about Chad. Please accept our condolences and know we are always here to help in any way we can. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Kerry Ostroski (Jennings)
December 2, 2016
You always made me laugh. You were an awesome person and a great friend to everyone you met. Your family has the best angel looking out for them. RIP
Liz Schwarte
December 2, 2016
Chad was a highly respected member of The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation (TRAGF)/AFAR New Investigators in Alzheimer's Disease community. We will miss his generous spirit, quick smile, and brilliance. Most recently, Chad chaired our proposal scientific review committee. Sending peace and sympathy to his family and friends, Liz Schwarte,Ad Lucem Consulting, TRAGF advisor
John Boyle
December 1, 2016
Chad.....I have not seen you in over 20 years but I can still hear your voice and see you laugh...my first memories are with you and all of our friends who still, as you know, miss you terribly just knowing you're no longer with us. I cannot comprehend what your parents and siblings are enduring...and your sons....and wife. I pray that the Lord lifts their hearts up and holds them close. I will continue to keep your family at the very center of my prayers. Until we meet again my friend.
Mo Kasti
December 1, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our Sincere condolences ! Mo Kasti and The CTI team
Claire Saady
December 1, 2016
Adria - -
Our hearts are breaking. We are so very sorry for the passing of your beloved Chad.
We know that there are no words to heal the pain. But, please know that we are praying for you and your beautiful sons.
Claire Saady and Dan Saxe
Sean Yoder
December 1, 2016
I had the opportunity to work next to Chad in the lab, and got to see Chad and his career blossom. I will always remember his strong work ethic, friendly smile, and contagious laugh. You will be missed by many, my friend...
Elizabeth Oxley
December 1, 2016
I will miss you my friend. I'm so proud of all of your accomplishments. Rest in peace. <3.
Rick Pollenz
December 1, 2016
My thoughts are with your family. Your dedication to research and the students at USF made a huge difference to so many and will pay it forward. I am a better person for knowing you and I am sure your spirit will continue to burn bright and inspire others.
David & Patricia Eddy
November 30, 2016
We pray that your happy memories of Chad will help you though this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss.
Be assured of our prayers for the entire family.
David & Patricia Eddy
Karly Dell
November 30, 2016
What a beautiful life dedicated to such important research. As a high school friend, I'm not surprised by his brilliance. I'm sure Chad has found peace with his Heavenly Father. I pray now for peace and healing for his entire family, especially his wife and boys.
BARBARA/WOODY WOOD
November 30, 2016
We are so sorry to hear that your son has died. We graduated with you from Hillsborough High 1954. We both remember you so well.
Danielle Spiese
November 30, 2016
Dr. Dickey was an extraordinary man who utilized life in order to make a huge impact on yesterday, today and tomorrow on. There are many in the community who will deeply mourn his passing as his life was of service, love, compassion and excellence. May Dr. Dickey rest in peace in paradise. Dr. Dickey’s family and closest friends are in my thoughts and prayers - my heart aches for your loss.
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