Alan W. Richey

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ALAN W. RICHEY

Alan W. Richey, MD., a specialist in internal medicine in Northern Virginia for nearly 40 years, died at his home in Arlington surrounded by his family on January 2, 2023. Born in Asmara, Eritrea on November 18, 1956 to the late Earl Richey and Katherine Ward, Dr. Richey grew up in Uganda, Japan, and Falls Church, Virginia.

After graduating from Duke University and then Georgetown University School of Medicine (1983), Dr. Richey practiced internal medicine in Northern Virginia before retiring from Inova Health System in 2022. Dr. Richey loved the practice of medicine and caring for his patients over the many decades of service to his community.

The only time there was tension in his home was when Duke and Georgetown (the alma mater of his wife and daughter) were both in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.

Dr. Richey is survived by his wife Jean Brown, his daughter Greer Richey, two sisters, Elizabeth Beck and Susan Gaylord, and 16 nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in the name of Dr. Richey to the Inova Schar Cancer Research Institute [support.inova.org] or the African Wildlife Foundation [secure.awf.org].

The funeral for Dr. Richey will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. at Saint Agnes Catholic Church in Arlington, followed by the burial at Oakwood Cemetery in Falls Church.

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Published by The Washington Post from Jan. 7 to Jan. 9, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Alan Richey

9 Entries

MJK

October 3, 2024

Dr. Richey was an terrific doctor and exceptional diagnostician. I was disappointed when he retired because it's difficult to find such a treasure. I am saddened to know of his loss. Rest in Peace...you are missed.

P Robinson

July 10, 2023

Dr Richey was the most professional and thorough doctor that I have ever had. I do not believe I will find another like him. Even when it was evident that he was ill himself he continued to be a consummate physician. My deepest sympathy to his family.

Patricia Robinson

Paul E Jordan

March 17, 2023

So, so sorry to just learn of Al's passing. He was our internist for more than 30 years. Such a kind and caring physician and friend. We will miss him greatly. Paul and Vicky Jordan, Alexandria.

Enga Weeks-Dewitt

January 30, 2023

I worked with Dr Richey at Inova for 3 years. He was always nice and caring as a coworker and also my physician. He had a passion for people and their health and well being. Dr. Richey was the one that found my tumor and thanks to him and his research he was able to treat me without surgery. Rest peacefully Dr. Richey.

Seth M Silver, MD

January 10, 2023

I feel a deep loss with the passing of my friend Al Richey. I first met Al at medical school and we were roommates. I can still remember as if it were yesterday; Al with his yellow backpack and his infectious smile and spending long hours together studying. Al was a generous, loyal, modest, respected, and humorous friend. He had a calming affect on those around him, and especially myself. One of the most memorable and enjoyable evenings I´ve ever spent in my life was Christmas at the Richey home.
To this day I can feel the love of his family upon Al. It was obvious that Al came from a loving and gracious family.
I can still taste Earl Richey`s eggnog to this day. Al was more to me than just a medical school roommate. I will always appreciate that Al was a groomsman at my wedding. He had a tremendous influence upon me that I don´t think he ever realized. Al will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Dr Deborah Blair

January 9, 2023

So sad to hear of your loss and our loss to the medical community. He was a dedicated and caring physician. He treated his patients like they were his own family. I will miss his phone calls to go over findings on radiologic cases so he could make the best decisions. We all respected him so much. Dr Deborah Blair

Thomas Lizzo

January 6, 2023

Such a wonderful wonderful man. A terrible lost. Kind, compassionate, smart and caring. A loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, friend and doctor. An excellent cook and fisherman. It was always a joy to be with him. He was such a positive example as to how to live a full life even while fighting a terrible disease. We love you Al and will miss you immensely.

Tom, Lisa and John Lizzo

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James English

January 6, 2023

Al has been my great friend for more than forty years. Kind, honest, compassionate, smart, brave and funny. I felt at home every minute I spent with him. Jeannie and Greer, you supported him in his battle every day and because of you he could be at home in peace.
RIP, my dear friend!

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