Robert Thomas Herron
February 11, 1947 ~ June 12, 2010
Dr. Robert Herron, age 63, died on June 12, 2010 after a long battle with cancer. He was born February 11, 1947 in Jamaica, New York to Evelyn (nee Jensen)and the late James Herron. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Margaret (nee Carmody) Herron, son and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Alexis (nee Kaufmann) Herron, daughter, Kathleen and son, Thomas Herron. He is also survived by his mother, Evelyn Herron and brothers, Allen and Kevin Herron. He was predeceased by his sister, Diane Roy.
Relatives and friends may call at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 Maple Avenue West, Vienna, VA on Tuesday, June 15 from 5 - 8:00 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mark Catholic Church, 9970 Vale Road, Vienna, VA on Wednesday, June 16 at 1 P.M. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations be made to Capital Hospice, 6565 Arlington Blvd. Suite 500, Falls Church, VA 22042
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Relatives and friends may call at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 Maple Avenue West, Vienna, VA on Tuesday, June 15 from 5 - 8:00 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mark Catholic Church, 9970 Vale Road, Vienna, VA on Wednesday, June 16 at 1 P.M. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations be made to Capital Hospice, 6565 Arlington Blvd. Suite 500, Falls Church, VA 22042
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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On behalf of Sedgefield Country Club, please accept our deepest sympathy. You and your family will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Sharon and I send our condolences to the family of Robert. I have fond memories of Robert on our many golf trips and will miss him both as a golfer and my cardiologist.
Dr Herron was such a fine doctor and showed such compassion to his patients. My sincere condolences, Linda Casciano
To Chris and the Herron Family: My family’s thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Rejoice in the wonderful memories you will have forever.
Dear Peggy and family, Heartfelt condolences to you and your family. You are in my thougths and prayers. Donna
My deepest sympathy to Margaret and all of Robert’s family. I have fond memories of visiting Aunt Evelyn and Uncle Jimmy and seeing Robert, Allen, Kevin and Diane at family events in Lindenhurst and Babylon. Love, Ron, Kathy, Jennifer and John R. Jensen
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With deepest sympathy, Eileen & Bob Brackens
We are deeply saddened by the loss of a most caring person, Dr. Herron. He will be dearly missed by all.
Robert was an inspiration to me. He was the first relative of mine to attend medical school, and he paved the way for my 3 siblings and myself to attend the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. I always admired his sense of family, his self confidence and his pursuit of excellence. All who knew him are saddened by his passing. He shall be missed.
Peggy, Chris, Lex, Katie, TJ, Camden I believe that when we lose a loved one they still live through us and give us strength. The time we have spent with those we’ve lost makes them part of us and so every time you think of them you know they’re not alone. I will always remember Dr. Herron for his very thoughtful, caring personality along with his incredible sense of humor. I feel blessed to have known such a remarkable son, husband, father, brother, friend. You have been and will continue to be in our prayers
although over the last 20 years we did not get together much at all,I always felt his presence as a true friend who cared about me and my family. Whenever we saw each other in the hospital we immediately talked of the important things_family,career,fun in that order always. I told him he was an angel in my life for he was there with me as an intern and there for me during a dark depression as well as to save my mother with a stent in a 99% occluded RCA. I hope he knows I will take good care of his mother and am grateful for entrusting her care to me. I know he will be playing golf and skiing again somewhere perfect.We will forever miss and love him.
Dear Peggy and family, Our deepest condolences and thoughts go out to you during this difficult time. You and Robert memory will remain in our prayers. Love from Paul, Lorraine, Joe, Eva and Joshua
Dr. Herron has been our cardiologist since 1986. He was the epitome of a professional. Our daughter, Beth, was a babysitter for Chris, Katie and T.J. We loved Dr. Herron and will miss him tremendously. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Sincerely, Jere and Nancy Richrdson
Dear Peggy: I was so very sorry to hear that Robert lost his battle with cancer. He certainly fought it so hard. Please give my condolences to your children and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I wish we lived closer so we could come and see you. Much love: Nancy
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of a wonderful man. The Ireland family is indebted to you for sharing Dr. Herron with us for the past 12 years. I always looked forward to our golf and Hilton Head discussions – Grande Ocean and Surf Watch will miss him dearly.
Speaking on behalf on International Country Club and it’s members, Dr. Herron was a true gentleman that will be sorely missed. Condolences to the family.
My thoughts & prayers are with you all. Bob was a great guy who will be missed.
My condolences to Dr. Herron’s family.
Our sincerest condolences to you and your family for a life that was too short but who contributed so greatly.
I worked for Dr. Herron in Vienna, what a great man!!! Another wonderful life cut short, my thoughts and prayers go out to his family through this difficult time.
Dear Peggy & family, We were very saddened to learn of Roberts passing. Our heartfelt prayers and condolences go out to you all.
I will remember Dr. Herron with love and admiration.My thoughts and prayers are with his family. With My Deepest Sympathy, Fran Russell
peggy and robert have been on my mind and in my heart for the years since I retired as their CPA. I remember those years when I dandled Christopher on my knees and read The Billy Goats Gruff to him while balancing the Cardio one write records in the basement of your first home. May Robert rest in peace in the glory of God the Father, God the Son and The Holy Ghost. Love and God Bless to all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. With love, Geoff and Kari Wilner
Dear Peggy, Chris, TJ, & Katie, Know that you are, have been, and will continue to be, in my thoughts and prayers. I have many happy memories of our time spent together. Everyone who knew Bob is sharing your loss.
To Peggy and Bob’s family — our deepest condolences. Bob was became Mike’s original cardiologist in 2002 and continued to be until his recent retirement. He was one of the smartest and most gracious of doctors. Without his medical intervention, Mike would not be here today and grieve as we all do at the loss of a very good man. May God keep you all in his heart. Sincerely, Mike & Maureen Fitzgerald
To Peggy and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve your tremendous loss. From the earliest days at Commonwealth’s 4 bed CCU working with Robert was a joy , his confidence held me up in the most critical of times , his professionalism was consummate and his compassion for his patients was undeniable. Our community has also lost a great man and my hope for you in this most difficult time is to know he was loved by all who knew him. My deepest sympathy, Kathleen
Apologies I could not be there. You are in my thoughts and prayers. xo – Jaclyn Mullahy
Margaret & family. My sincerest condolancces. Bob you were my doctor for over 30 years. Thanks you for keeping me in food health. I will miss you so much. God bless Bill
Dear Peggy,TJ , and family. I was so sorry to hear of your loss.Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. Don and I were also patients of Dr. Herron. I still remember the last time I was in his office with Don , the three of us had a lengthy discussion related to the heath care system . Peggy, I know we were never close friends ,but if you ever need anything or want to connect ,please ,just call. We will be thinking about you. Take care of yourselves. Sincerely yours, The Kozuskos (Don,Adele,Chris, and Drew)
Dear Peggy, Chris, Katie & TJ, I am so saddened by the loss of Robert & your Dad. He was a wonderful husband, father and friend and will be in my heart forever! My deepest condolences to all of you.
Dear Peggy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you and give you peace. Much Love, Dorothy and Buzz White
Peggy, TJ and family, your loss is a life changing one that you will carry in your hearts forever. Losing a husband and a father will be hard for you to carry but you must remember how you and your husband lived your lives with faith and strength. It is what I am trying to do myself, as Collin and I lost my husband, Chris in Nov, 2009. I have never experienced such pain, but you must remain spiritually strong for yourself and your children. I will call on you in the coming weeks, as many people say they will call and check but the fact remains, their lives go forward and time goes by. There are a handful of friends who truly understand what you’re going through and they will continue to call and visit. All of your friends at Bishop O’Connell value our friendship with you and you are in our hearts with prayer. May the Lord hold you up in the coming months ahead.
Peggy and Famiy, You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please hold on to all those great memories. They will take you a long way. Edie & Jonathan Addelston
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Herron family.
To the Herron Family: Words cannot adequately express the sense of loss and anguish one feels–forever–over the loss of a husband and father. Just know that we are lifting you up in prayer now and in those moments when you might think it unbearable. We pray that God will bring you comfort and courage to carry on, thanking Him for the blessing of life and helping those in need, as Robert did in his life. For Robert, eternal rest grant him Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he, and all the faithful departed, through Your mercy and grace, rest In peace. On behalf of our entire family, but especially my oldest daughter Brigid–a dear friend of TJ’s–please accept our deepest condolences and prayers. I look forward to playing a perfect round of golf with Robert some day. God bless. Ken Quinn and Family.
I’m very sorry for your loss. Your husband/father was a great guy. He was a man worth knowing. Sincerely, Glenn Schuster
Rest in peace to a wonderful doctor and respected colleague. You will be missed. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Dr. Herron has been my cardiologist since 1985. He sustained me through a 1987 heart attack and 1998 quadruple bypass. Except for him I would not be here today. My wife Elma joins me in extending our condolences to all his family. You are in our prayers.
Dr. Herron’s professionalism came to mean a great deal to us as time allowed us to reflect on his wise counsel in a time of great need. Our prayers will always be for and with him. Tom Bosarge & Kitty Kearns
I am so saddened to hear of a wonderful life cut short. My sincere condolences to Dr. Herron’s family and many friends and those he cared for. Ottie Lynn Galis
My heartfelt sympathy to the family on your loss. I worked with Dr. Herron at Commonwealth and Fair Oaks Hospital and he was a wonderful person, a true professional and a great physician. My prayers are with all of you.
I taught Katie music at Sunrise Valley School. Katie was in first grade when I came to the school. My husband and I were in Georgetown and we met Katie and her dad on the way to an ice cream shop. He was very warm, and I thought what a neat dad he must be and how lucky Katie was. My deepest condolences to all of you.
Dr Herron was my cardiologist and the one who informed me of my need for triple by-pass surgery. His calm and gentle spirit will remain with me. He will be missed. He helped prolonged my life. My heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the family.
To Peggy and family, We are deeply shocked and saddened by Dr. Herron’s (Bob’s) passing. He has been a friend and our cardiologist for a long time. He began seeing Neal in the 1980s and Linda in the 1990s. He was a very caring person and a great doctor. Even as he fought a tough battle against the cancer that took him from us, he continued to care for and give of himself to his patients. A few months ago when I saw Dr. Herron (Bob) for an exam, he said something to effect of “You’re doing fine. Don’t worry. You have your health.” I wish this had been true for Bob as well. Our deepest sympathies go out to the Herron family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying time.
Words cannot express our sadness for your loss. I have so many great memories of Robert during the 15 years I spent in VA. He will never be forgotten. Our thoughts & prayers are with you, Love, Ann & Frank
Peggy, Mary informed me today of your loss of your husband, Bob. Please know that you and your family are in Kathy and my thoughts and prayers.
Dr. Herron just happened to be on his way out the door at Reston ER on an early Saturday morning. I am sure he would have preferred to keep going, but instead he was at the right place at the right time to save my husbands life. Thank you to his family for having had so little time with him. This family of one of his patients is forever grateful.
Peggy and family, We were so sad to hear of Bob losing his battle. What a great guy he was. We’re glad we had the chance to get to know him. How fortunate for you he was such a big part of your lives. Our thoughts are with you as you begin this new journey. God bless, Sue and Ben Oremland
Dr Herron was my Doctor for 17 years and saved me 2 times. I had the deepest respect for him as he was a great Doctor and person. He will be greatly missed.
Dear Margaret and Family, Sadly, I learned of Dr. Herron passing several days later. Having known him since the 1980’s as his patient and being a nurse at Loudoun Hospital in Leesburg. Dr. Herron was very special to many of us at Loudoun, and his memories will live on in our hearts. May God, unconditional love give you peace and comfort. With Sympathy, Patricia Raymond, R.N.
Mary and I would like to express our heartfelt saddness to the entire family. Bob was a great person, a wonderful physician, and a true friend. He will trully be missed by all of us.
To the Herron family, I have been a patient of Dr. Herron’s since Sept.’07. I was greatly saddened to hear of the news this week. I last met with him a year ago and was to see him again this year. He was a great guy to have as a doctor. We were the same age and his advice, demeanor and humor will be missed. I appreciate having known him. God bless.
My wish for you each is peace and comfort. When we remember those we love, they are never really gone. I started working at Loudoun in 1986 and soon realized that Dr. Herron was a wonderful person and doctor. He will missed by many.
I just learned of Dr. Herron’s death this past week. I am so sorry for your loss. I met him in 1987 at Commonwealth Hospital and worked with him at Fair Oaks Hospital. He was one of the best doctors I’ve ever worked with and a wonderful human being. He will be missed. God bless you all.
Dear Peggy, It was almost 12 yrs. ago I last ran into you at the hair salon in Vienna, and soon after my husband, Larry, had died. We first met in Manassas at Al & Joan’s over 30 yrs. ago when Al & Larry were both at the FBI Academy. You & Robert were newleyweds then. I vividly remember visiting you at Fairfax Hosp.(I was there as a student nurse) the day after Christopher was born, and now he’s a married man. How shocked & saddened I was to open The Washington Post last week and read that Robert had died. I just had to let you know that I was thinking of you & your family. The love & support of family & friends, time & memories will get you through the difficult days ahead. Robert will live forever in the memories you two shared, in the faces of your children and future grandchildren, and in the hearts & minds of all who knew & loved him. Please know that Robert, you & your family are now and will forever be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless! Carol Monroe Perkinson
Dr Herron saved my life on my 60th birthday. I am sure Jesus was very pleased with the way he conducted his life and gave him his just reward. I will miss him. He was a friend to everyone he met.
Dear Peggy, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. Rob was a man of impecable character and as a result has always maintained an eternal place in my heart. I shall keep you and your in family in my prayers. May the Good Lord favor you with peace, comfort, love, and understanding.
Just heard the sad news of Robert’s death. Robert was a very kind man and good neighbor, as was Peggy. May God comfort you. “He who believes in Me will live, even if he dies.” John 11
Dr. Heron was a wonderful doctor. He took great care of my husband, and we are so thankful for that. We are so sorry for your loss. Please know he made a tremendous difference in his patients’ lives. Our prayers are with your family and friends.
Finding out bring us lot of sadness. You’ll be miss.