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Francis Healey Obituary

Healey, Dr. Francis J. "Frank" 82, of Naples, FL passed away Monday, November 28, 2011. Formerly of Chicago/Park Ridge, IL, Frank had wintered in Naples for many years before making it his permanent home 12 years ago. He was born June 11, 1929 in Chicago, IL a son of the late Frank and Catherine (nee White) Healey. Francis was a graduate of St. Ignatius College Prep, Loyola University, and Stritch School of Medicine at Loyola University. Dr. Healey was a Captain in the United States Army for two years, delivering babies at Fort Leonard Wood Army Base. Following his time in the service, Francis was an OB/GYNE at Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago for 30 thirty years. He served as President of the medical staff, Chairman of the OB/GYNE Department and Medical Education Director. He was also on staff at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL. During retirement, Dr. Healey served as Quality Assurance Director for Resurrection Medical Center. Frank was an active member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Naples, FL. He enjoyed golfing, dancing and was an avid Chicago White Sox fan. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Jeanine H. (nee Kujawa) Healey; loving children, Kathleen (Joseph) Donnelly of Park Ridge, IL, Francis Joseph Healey of Washington, DC, Mary Elizabeth (David) Meyers of Libertyville, IL, Michelle Healey of Northbrook, IL, Patricia (Ralph) Yaniz of Glenview, IL, and Jane (Mark Benning) Healey of Grosse Pointe Woods, MI; brother, Thomas (Anita) Healey of Flossmoor, IL; and 13 cherished grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 2, 2011 from 3:00 9:00 P.M. at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, 120 S. Northwest Hwy. , Park Ridge , IL 60068 . A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, Park Ridge, with burial to follow at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Dr. Healey's name may be made to St. Ignatius College Prep Scholarship Fund, 1076 West Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, IL 60608.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 1, 2011.

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Robert LeMay

December 30, 2011

Dear Healey family: The LeMay family sends its condolences on your loss. As neighbors and classmates we have many memories of your family. I remember Dr. Healey coming to MSW to talk about how babies were made when our 5th grade teacher Mrs. Paradise was pregnant (or "expecting", as we said then!).

Bob LeMay, for the LeMay family: James & Mary, Steve, Sue, Jean, Bob, Pete, Phil, and Judi.

December 22, 2011

Dear Mrs. Healy and family,

Truly very sorry to hear about Frank, an obviously kind and wonderful man, as well as an obviously splendid and rare doctor. Sue sent Peggy and me the obituary. May God bless and love you all.
Very sincerely,
Bob Rushford

Lisa Sopata Brogan

December 9, 2011

Dear Jane and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your father was a special man, loved by so many!

daniel r

December 7, 2011

Dr. Healy delivered me into this world at 1:14pm on May 12 1976. Thank you.

Rick Pausback

December 7, 2011

Very sorry to hear of Dr. Healey's passing. My prayers are offerred to the entire Healey family.

December 6, 2011

So sorry to her of your loss. As an intern, Dr. Healey helped me with the decision to train in Ob/Gyn at Rush. Few mentors mean as much to students as he did.
Ken Richmond, M.D.

December 4, 2011

Dear Mrs Healy and Patty, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Dr. Healy was always so kind to me (as were the grandmothers). I will be keeping you aNd your famil in my prayers.
Sharon Deters Rodriguez

December 4, 2011

Dear Jeanine and Family:

We were all saddened to hear about Frank's passing. My Dad could not have had a better partner. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Pat Bak

December 4, 2011

What a kind man and what a wonderful family! I always thought of him and his family as what a man should be, as well as a doctor, and what a family should be. Maybe i could say a life well lived!
My condolences for Jeanine and the children, but what a gift you had!

Kathy Kaz

December 4, 2011

Dear Patty and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sue Rushford

December 4, 2011

Dear Jane & Family - I'm so, so sorry for your loss and so sorry I did not hear about your dad until just now & missed the wake and funeral cause I most definitely would have been there. I have such wonderful memories of spending many, many childhood days at the Healey residence. I remember trips to the cottage in the big station wagon & your parents welcoming me in as one of the Healey kids on many outings. I'm so grateful we reconnected after so many years recently and just really want to express my condolences to you & your family. I wish you comfort in this difficult time - sending big hugs from my family to yours - one day at a time....

December 2, 2011

Dear Jeanine and Family,
You have my sympathy and prayers with many other members of St.
John the Evangelist Parish. Well done, good and faithful servant.
Phyllis Gryskiewicz Naples, FL

Mary Kay and Mike Wojciechowski

December 1, 2011

Dearest friend Patty and family,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your Dad. He touched so many lives by bringing birth into this world and his legacy lives richly. Working with your Dad on a professional level taught me many things; and knowing your Dad on a personal level as a patient of his showed me his true caring, compassionate self. I will always remember his big smile and great sense of humor and generous heart to match. May Jesus welcome him with open arms into heaven and "rest in peace" for a earthly job well done.
In sympathy and friendship,
Mary Kay and Mike Wojciechowski

December 1, 2011

My deepest heartfelt condolences to the family of Dr. Francis Healey. Frank was a great help to me at the start of my practice at Resurrection. I knew him to be a man of great character and conviction. He will be missed. Peter M. Delneky MD, Mary Kay Delneky ( Palczynski)Goshen Indiana

Debbie Fitzsimmons

December 1, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I am very very sorry for your loss.

Cathleen Cahill

December 1, 2011

My prayers are with you, Jeanine and family, at this time of loss of your husband and father. I remember Dr. Healey and the sensitive work he did with the students of Mary, Seat of Wisdom. May you find comfort in the love of our compassionate God. Sr. Cathleen M. Cahill, RSM

Kathy Zydek

December 1, 2011

I have many fond memories of Uncle Frank but some of my favorites revolve around Thanksgiving Day. For over 20 years Uncle Frank and Aunt Jeanine opened their home to extended family and friends for Thanksgiving dinner; at times hosting as many as four generations at the same table. Thoughts of Thanksgiving will always be tied to a Norman Rockwell image of Uncle Frank carving this massive turkey that Aunt Jeanine cooked. Uncle Frank taught us, by example, to be gracious hosts. He taught us stewardship, by giving of his time and talents. But most important, He taught us the importance of family.

RON AND PAT DOHR

December 1, 2011

Dear JEANINE AND FAMILY,
Please know we share your sorrow.
We have known FRANK for so many years and have alot of great happy memories.
You have our love aand prayers for the difficult days ahead.

December 1, 2011

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF DR. HEALY. WE WORKED TOGETHER IN THE OPERATING ROOM OF RESURRECTION HOSPITAL . THERE ARE ONLY A FEW GREAT DOCTORS AND HE WAS ONE OF THEM.HE PLAYED BRIDGE VERY WELL. REGINA M. GRAMZA, R.N.

December 1, 2011

Dear Mrs. Healey, Patty and family,

We were very saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Healey and wanted to extend our heartfelt sympathy for your great loss. We will remember him and all of you in our prayers.

Drs. Grabiner, Scarimbolo, LaBarge, Dickerson and the staff of Midwest Center for Women's Healthcare.

The Staff of Ryan-Parke Funeral Home

December 1, 2011

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