John J Farrell

Dr. John J. Farrell, Jr. September 19, 1925 - March 13, 2008 Dr. John J. Farrell, Jr., 82 of Greenfield passed away March 13, 2008 at his residence. He was born September 19, 1925 in Bedford, Indiana to the late John J. Sr. and Bertha Mae (Drake) Farrell. Dr. Farrell entered into the United States Army in 1943 at Fort Campbell, Ky and served during WWII in Central Europe and the Pacific. He received a Victory Medal of WWII, American Theater Ribbon, EAME Theater Ribbon WWII Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal and the Purple Heart. He obtained his degree from Indiana University and the I.U. School of Medicine. Dr. Farrell practiced family medicine in Greenfield for 37 years retiring in 1992. A member of St. Michaels Catholic Church, American Medical Association, Indiana State Medical Association, American Family Practice, American Society of Anesthesiologists. Dr. Farrell is survived by his wife, Betty (Henderson) Farrell, Sons; J. Joseph (Suzanne) Farrell, III of West Lafayette, Jeffery A. (Cheryl) Farrell of Anderson, Gregory L. (Anita) Farrell of Terre Haute and David S. (Pam) of LeClaire, Iowa. Brothers; James Farrell and Michael (Pat) Farrell both of Bedford, IN., Sisters; Elizabeth Bullock of Chicago, Mary Jo (Ralph) Cannedy of Bedford, Kathleen (George) Zink of Anderson and Sheila (Richard) Brown of Bedford and ten grandchildren. Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, March 17th at Saint Michaels Catholic Church, 519 Jefferson Blvd., Greenfield. Friends may call Sunday from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Stillinger Family Funeral Home~Pasco Chapel 1780 W. Main, Greenfield. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Comments We send our sincere sympathy to all the Farrell family. Dr. Farrell and his wife Betty, took great care of us, along with our daughters, Carrie and Sharla, when we resided " in Greenfield. We will remember him fondly. Steve and Jo Ann Ash - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM I have many fond memories of the times spent with Doctor Farrell, his son and my friend David Farrell, and the entire family. Doctor Farrell was always very gracious " allowing me to tag along on trips to Lake Monroe and many other places. The first time I ever water skied was behind his boat. He often let me drive the boat and troll for fish. When I moved to Florida I convinced my family to buy a boat by telling them about the great experiences I had boating with the Farrells. In addition to all the trips to the Lake, there were the fun times we stopped for food on the way home. Of course, he would never consider letting you pay for even your own meal. Doctor Farrell was also very generous and open with his home, allowing many of us to congregate in the basement "office" several days a week playing video games while occasionally sneaking a "beverage" from his fridge. We thought we were pulling one over on him, but he probably knew what was going on all the time. I owe a sincere thanks to Doctor Farrell and the entire family for their generosity and the great memories I will always have with me. David Huffman - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM Our hearts are with you. Love to all the family. " The Cannedy Family - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM Godspeed, Uncle Jack. " Michael & Ondrea Brown - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM Dr. John J Farrell Jr. delivered my three children and a kinder doctor I have yet to find. My children were born in 1959, 1961, and 1964 and after all this time he is still " remembered very well thought of. I was 18 at the time and he was so very reassuring and kind. May John forever rest in peace and my prayers are with Johns family