Patrick M. Growney ’55

Patrick Growney was born March 20, 1933, and died Dec. 8, 2013.

He came to Princeton from Bergenfield (N.J.) High School, and played freshman and varsity basketball, performed in band and orchestra, and joined Cannon Club. He majored in biology, wrote his thesis on new developments in glycogen demonstration, and graduated cum laude.

A loving husband and father, and a musician, Pat was a physician renowned for his work in hematology. With expertise and compassion, he treated patients suffering from blood and lymphatic diseases. He and five colleagues pioneered the integration of physicians into larger organizations to provide coordinated care. Regarded as a quintessential gentleman, Pat was a brilliant clinician and a warm and understanding caregiver who provided guidance and support to patients suffering from chronic and often terminal illnesses.

Pat enjoyed golfing, gardening (his former home was a virtual arboretum), and watching his children and grandchildren play lacrosse. There were often two or three games going on simultaneously; Pat and his wife tried to watch them all.

Pat’s survivors include his beloved wife and life companion, Dorothy; sister Lillian; children Patrice Growney Aitken, Scott Growney, Steven R. Growney, and Dorothy Masterson; and nine grandchildren. The class thanks them for their part in a wonderful life.