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THOMAS EDWARD DOOLEY
Thomas Edward Dooley, M.D. of Olney died Wednesday, January 4, 2017 after a short battle with cancer. He was 77. He is survived by his children, Hillary (John) Mark and Tim (Erin) Dooley and his grandson JJ. His marriage to Sharon Dooley ended in divorce. Tom grew up in Perth Amboy, NJ and was graduated from Seton Hall University. He moved to Washington, DC in 1961 to attend medical school at Georgetown University. He served in the United States Air Force from 1966-1968 and was stationed at Hill AFB in Utah, returning to the DC area after his service. Tom opened his own medical practice in Olney in 1976, where he continued to serve patients until his retirement in 2012. He was a member of the Sandy Spring Friends Meeting and served for many years as the Medical Director of the National Lutheran Home. Relatives and friends may call at St. Andrew Apostle Church, Kemp Mill Road and Arcola Ave., Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, January 9, beginning at 11:30 a.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Friends House in Sandy Spring. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for THOMAS DOOLEY
August 20, 2019
Thomas Edward Dooley, M.D.
My family and I are in prayers toward God Almighty after we hear this news. Dr Dooley was our family doctor, the very best friend of family. a great doctor.a very gifted person by All Mighty. very special individual with the knowledge and love. May All blessing, be with you for ever to come. you will be always in our prayers. Love you always by our family. A.H. Pirnia
N Devin
January 31, 2018
He was a great doctor and really caring person.
Denise Doyle
April 10, 2017
My family and I are so sad to hear this news. I have been thinking of him a lot lately even though it has been at about 7 years since we saw him last. My family and I were patients of Dr. Dooley's for over 20 years. He was a great doctor with a natural intuition and wonderful store of knowledge and wisdom gained over a lifetime of helping people. We will always miss him and know it is not likely we'll have another doctor like him. God bless you Dr. Dooley.
ANNE Rawson
January 10, 2017
Dr. Dooley May the flame remain lit for your Brilliance to be passed on to each new man entering the medical field. May they learn what you knew and then some Rest in Peace. Anne Rawson
Olivia Oasan
January 9, 2017
Our deepest condolence to the Dooley Family.
Dr. Thomas E.Dooley, my mentor,a great man and Doctor.You're finally home now and in God's Hands. You're loved and will surely be missed. Mass and prayers offered for the repose of your soul.
Always, Olivia and Family
Ruthie Galang
January 9, 2017
Our deepest condolences to the family of Dr Thomas Dooley - may he rest in peace.
Michael Bucci
January 9, 2017
As a fellow Sandy Spring Friend with Tom, I can undeniably say he always gave me something to think about.
January 7, 2017
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE DOOLEY FAMILY. OUR FAMILY HAS MANY WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF DR. DOOLEY. HE WAS A VERY SPECIAL MAN.
BUNNY AND ARTIE SHINE
Margo Lehman
January 7, 2017
Tom was a friend as well as a good doctor. He stood up to insurance companies and hospital bureaucrats to protect my family's health on a number of occasions. I wish him peace and love.
Patti Nesbitt
January 7, 2017
As a nurse, I enjoyed taking care of Tom's patients when we were both still at Montgomery General Hospital because he was so pleasant and really cared. His patients loved him. As a member of Sandy Spring Friends Meeting and part of the Friends House community, I learned to appreciate him more. I regret that I was not home to say goodbye and thank you to such a kind person.
Susan Brown
January 6, 2017
I remember Tom as a very active member of the Committee on Aging at Sandy Spring Friends Meeting. He helped us all with his energy and his knowledge of the issues. He had a hard life but he helped a lot of people along the way. Bye Tom, God bless you!!
Betsy Meyer
January 6, 2017
Tom was part of my spiritual formation group at Sandy Spring Friends Meeting. He was a person of deep faith. It was a joy and privilege to have him as a friend along the spiritual journey. He will be missed.
Nancy Butchart
January 6, 2017
My deepest sympathy to all the family, in their loss. I was a nursing supervisor @
Collingswood Nsg Ctr in Rockville, Md, when he was the medical director there. He was a wonderful doctor to all his patients & the staff, and will be greatly missed, by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Nancy Butchart
Richard Reichard
January 6, 2017
Dr.Dooley was a most dedicated servant of the National Lutheran Home, serving for years as the Home's Medical Director. As the Home's executive director, I worked closely with him. He was interviewed on the Home's 100th anniversary videotape. We shall always honor the memory of him, serving so faithfully and skillfully the medical needs of our aged residents. The Rev. Dr. Richard D. Reichard, retired executive director, National Lutheran Home for the Aged, Rockville, MD.
Bruce
January 6, 2017
The world has lost a great medical mind and a caring man. I know that the returning injured soldiers whom he treated are in better shape because of him. Everyone in the hospital knows him. The busiest man I know. He will be missed.
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