JObit: Flood, Frank B. (MC1956)

JObit: Flood, Frank B. (MC1956)

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FRANK B. FLOOD

Frank B. Flood, M.D. passed away unexpectedly on January 10, 2008.

Dr. Flood was raised in Forest Hills and Southampton, NY. He attended Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School and Manhattan College prior to receiving his medical degree from the Cornell University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in cardiology at New York Hospital, where he met his beloved wife, Noreen Healy, who was a registered nurse. On June 9, 1956 Frank and Noreen were married at St. Patrick’s Cathedral followed by a rooftop reception at the St. Moritz Hotel, overlooking Central Park. Dr. Flood served as a United States Army Captain Physician and was stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas from 1957-1959. He was awarded the Medal for Meritorious Service. A highly respected, compassionate physician, Dr. Flood was the author of the Medical Resident’s Manual, and the Army Manual for Emergency Medicine. His research contributions were published in many professional journals, as well. Dr. Flood was an attending physician at St. Vincent’s Hospital, NY before becoming Chief of Cardiology at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Yonkers from 1962-1979.

He was physician to the Christian Brothers and the Sisters of Charity, a Catholic order founded by Elizabeth Ann Seton. In October, 1963, Dr. Flood’s 61 year old patient, Mr. Carl Kalin, lay in a coma with a rare brain disease. The Sisters of Charity in the entire New York Community prayed to their foundress, Mother Elizabeth Ann Seton, for his recovery. A relic, a sliver of her bone, was placed on Mr. Kalin’s body to reinforce their prayers. A few hours later he awoke. Dr. Flood certified his recovery was miraculous and that it was through the intercession of Mother Seton that his patient was cured. Dr. Flood and his family were present at the canonization of Mother Seton by Pope Paul VI on September 14, 1975 in Rome, making her the first native born United States citizen to be canonized. Her legacy is international.

Dr. Flood also maintained a private practice in cardiology/ internal medicine before retiring to Vero Beach, FL. Predeceased by his wife, Noreen, in 2002, Dr. Flood was a loving father to sons, Tim, Michael, Patrick, daughters Maura Flood, Deirdre Hackeling, Noreen Whitty, nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and his sister Joan. He will be missed dearly for his keen sense of humor, his sharp wit, and his deep love of life. A private memorial mass will be held. In lieu of flowers, the family gratefully requests donations be sent to Dobbs Ferry Community Hospital – Department of Nursing, 128 Ashford Avenue, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522.

Published in the TC Palm on 1/15/2008.

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Dear John,

I believe that Frank is a member of the class of 1956.

May He Reat In Peace.

Mike

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. ]

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Flood, Frank B. (MC1956)

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