Walter Farrell, MD

Walter J. Farrell, MD

1928 - 2002

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Walter J. Farrell, M.D., 74, of Binghamton, died peacefully at home on his Birthday August 8, 2002, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Patricia; and his children, Walter and Tracey Farrell, Horseheads, David S. Farrell, Newport News, Va., Susan and Stephen Bellingham, Binghamton, Daniel M. Farrell and Thomas J. Green, New Hope, Pa., James and Susan Farrell, Binghamton, Elizabeth A. Farrell, Binghamton, Matthew and Susan Farrell, Endwell; his grandchildren, Christopher and Megan Bellingham, Matthew P. Farrell, Austin, Luke and Haleigh Farrell, Daniel and Kelly Farrell, Kristen and Laura Farrell. He was predeceased by his parents, Dr. Walter and Hilda Farrell, and his sister, Jane H. Sullivan. He is also survived by two sisters and brothers-in-law, Elizabeth and John Mac Blane, Liverpool, Maureen and Ben Muggeo, Lansing, Dr. Richard Sullivan, Vestal; a brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Martha Farrell, Endicott; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Gloria and Howard Smith, Haines City, Fla.; many nieces, nephews, cousins and a multitude of friends. Dr. Farrell was born and raised in Johnson City; graduated from Mt. St. Mary's College, Emmitsburg, Md. and New York Medical College, Valhalla. He did his internship and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Charles E. Wilson Memorial Hospital. He served in the U.S. Navy and headed the Obstetric and Gynecology program at Chincoteague Naval Air Station. Dr. Farrell established his practice in Johnson City, building a professional building with his cousin and dearest friend, Jerome T. Farrell, D.D.S. He loved his patients and they in turn loved him. He was a member of A.M.A., N.Y. State and Broome County Medical Society. Dr. Farrell was a founding member of St. Vincent De Paul Church, Vestal and was one of it's first trustees. He served on the building committee and was active with the C.Y.O. and sang in the choir. He was presently a member of St. Patrick's Church, Binghamton. He was a member of Geneganslet Lake Association where he owned a cottage and spent some of his happiest moments with the family. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Patrick's Church, Monday at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City. The family will receive friends at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main Street, Binghamton, Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Dr. Farrell may be made to St. Patrick's Church Restoration Fund, 9 Leroy Street, Binghamton, N.Y. 13905.
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