Drs. William and Valerie Homan

I know someone posted this under OMG. Terrible news. Dr. Homan and his family all perished in a plane crash on Wednesday. They were both truly wonderful people, and I know so many people depended on them. If you are one of those people, remember that we are all here for you. My prayers are gooing out to everyone. God Bless.

Hello, Is rare that I am on now, as I usually don't have time, however, not that it really matters. I had surgery with Dr. Homan last July, I must say he was an outstanding surgeon and a wonderful man. I met with various surgeons before I met him and no one could compare to him, he was passionate, sincere and most of all caring. He will be truly missed, this ha**** me very hard and is not something no one was expecting. I just finished calling the office and I reached the answering service, they will open the office tomorrow and will have more information. I know he touched many of lives, as he gave me a second chance to live by performing my surgery. This is a very sad moment for many....

Wow Franny, that is very sad news! Sounds like he was an awesome person. How are you doing? Any chance we might see you at the group on Sunday? Vi

http://www.nyjnews.com/obits/printpage.php?id=2026443 HOMAN, WILLIAM P. HOMAN 2006-07-08 William P. Homan, M.D., D.Phil., Valerie Ross Homan, M.A., M.S.W., and Betty Peden Homan died on July 5, 2006, while together in an aircraft accident. Bill was born on October 29, 1947. He was a graduate of White Plains High School, Williams College, Cornell University Medical School, and Oxford University. He was a well-respected surgeon in White Plains who specialized in weight-reduction surgery. Betty Peden Homan was the wife of William E. Homan, M.D., and the mother of William P. Homan and Jane Homan Antin. She was the grandmother of Charles Homan Antin and Elizabeth Jane Antin. She was born on January 4, 1921. She was active in the Medical Auxiliary of the New York State Medical Society, the White Plains Beautification Foundation, and the Women's Club of White Plains. Valerie Ross Homan was the wife of William P. Homan. She was born on December 20, 1954. She graduated from Mt. Blue High School in Farmington, ME. She attended Bates College and graduated from the University of Maine Farmington, Fordham University, and Columbia University. She was a social worker for the Bariatric Program at White Plains Hospital and in private practice. She was the daughter of Robert Ross and Joanne Leavitt and the sister of Vicki Elwell and Steven and Fred Ross. Bill and Valerie had six nieces and nephews. The Funeral will be held at Manhattanville College on Monday, July 10, 2006, at 10:30 am. Interment will follow at Ferncliff Cemetery, Hartsdale, NY. Donations may be made to: Dr. William Homan Memorial, Bariatric Program, White Plains Hospital, Davis Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601; the White Plains Beautification Foundation, P.O. Box 1614, White Plains, NY 10602; or to a charity of your choosing. http://www.homanmd.com/ It is with deep regret that we must inform you of the tragic passing on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 of Dr. William P. Homan and his wife, Valerie Ross Homan, in a plane crash. Services will be held Monday July 10th, 2006 at 10:30a.m. at Manhattanville College. Directions to the College can be found HERE. http://www.mville.edu/about/directions.html As you enter through the front gate of the campus let security know you are attending the Homan funeral. Parking is to the right, and you will be directed to walk up the hill towards the Castle. Jamie

Yes it's very sad, Franny! My prayers go out to this family Good to see you on OH! Kristine, your former co-worker