Dr. John J. Walsh

1926 - 06

John Joseph Walsh, M.D., born June 30, 1926, in Auburn, N.Y., died Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015, at his home in St. Helena Island, S.C. Dr. Walsh practiced urology in Pittsburgh from 1964 until his retirement in 1993. Upon completion of high school in Forty Fort, he entered the Navy and served as a pharmacist's mate during World War II. After the war, he attended the University of Pennsylvania and New York Medical College. Dr. Walsh was a Fellow in urology at the Mayo Clinic, a founding member of the Doctors Mayo Society and past president of the Mayo Clinic Urology Alumni Association. He also held numerous senior staff positions at area hospitals throughout his career in Pittsburgh. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Mary; his sister, Mary; and his daughter, Kathleen. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Geraldine; his children, Thomas, Mary Elizabeth, Ann, Maureen, Jane, Ellen, John, Jr. and Eileen, their spouses; and 14 grandchildren. Dr. Walsh was laid to rest at St. Mary's Cemetery beside his daughter, Kathleen, after a funeral Mass at St. Scholastica, and graveside memorial on Sept. 5, 2015. Arrangements were by McCABE BROS. INC.