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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.
A Memorial Tree was planted for Walter
We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at J A McCormack Sons Funeral Home Inc