G. Michael Girone

G. Girone Obituary

Col. G. Michael Girone, USA (Ret.) CHARLESTON - Entered into eternal rest on the morning of June 4, 2011, Colonel G. Michael Girone, U.S. Army (Ret.), husband of Margaret Joan Hepler Girone. Residence, Charleston, SC. The relatives and friends of Colonel and Mrs. G. Michael Girone are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in Old St. Andrews Episcopal Church Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 1:00 pm. Burial will be Monday, September 26, 2011 in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA with full military honors at 1:00 pm. The family will receive friends at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL Tuesday between 5:00 and 7:00 pm. Colonel Girone was born April 26, 1932 in New York City, NY, a son of the late Joseph A. C. Girone and the late Alice Modee Girone. He joined the United States Army in 1953 and was commissioned through Officer Candidate School in 1954. He was inducted into the O.C.S. Hall of Fame at Fort Benning, GA. Michael attended LaSalle College in Philadelphia, PA, received a B.A. degree in Public Administration from the University of Maryland and a M.A. degree in Health Care Administration from Baylor University in Texas. Colonel Girone served in a variety of assignments with Army Hospitals in the United States, Europe and Vietnam. After retiring from his Army career after 26 years of service, he joined the Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, FL. He then joined Hospital Corporation of America. Among other associations, he advanced to fellowship status in the American College of Hospital Administrators. Michael was chosen the first Businessman of the Year in Fayetteville, NC, where he was Administrator of Highsmith-Rainey Memorial Hospital. He was President and C.E.O. of the Raleigh Community Hospital, now the Duke-Raleigh Hospital from 1988-1996. Michael's military awards include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal and the Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. He is survived by his wife of 58 years of Charleston; two daughters, Robin Clapp and her husband, Rick, of Midland, GA and Diana Best and her husband, Tom, of Raleigh, NC; two sons, Michael Girone and his wife, Marta, of Chestertown, MD and Andrew Girone and his wife, Pati, of Charleston; nine grandchildren and two great-grandsons. Memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, 7020 AC Skinner Parkway, Suite 100, Jacksonville, FL 32256 or online at www.woundedwarriorproject.org. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jun. 4 to Jun. 5, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for G. Girone

6 Entries

Karyn & Jim Healey

June 9, 2011

Dear Pati, Andrew and Girone family-
With a heavy heart we send our condolences for Michael Girone. We had never met but I see from his obituary that he led a rich life and from the guest book he was admired and loved. A life well lived.

Our thoughts are with you as you gather to celebrate his life and recount fond memories.

Barrie Hurst

June 9, 2011

Dear Mrs. Girone and family,

I don't know if you will remember me, I lived at 26 Sandy Point. My father told me about Mr. Girone's death and I had to write you.

Though I didn't know him very well, I will tell you one thing I noticed about Mr. Girone was his smile. He was always smiling. He had a wonderful ease about him. When you moved from F8, you were kind enough to give me your little paddle boat. What a lovely gift and so very generous. Mr. Girone knew I coveted that little boat!

Please know that I am sad for your loss and I have missed your family on the island. My thoughts are with you and I am so happy to have met Mr. Girone and all of the Girone clan. What a wonderful family!

Barrie Hurst
26 Sandy Point

Jill Fainter

June 6, 2011

To the family of Mr. Girone:

I had the honor and pleasure of working with Mr. Girone throughout his wonderful and successful career with HCA. Working with Mr. Girone was always a welcomed pleasure--he was always the ultimate leader, always a gentleman and always focused on the patients served by his hospital.

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Mr. Girone was a "one and only" who was cherished and love by those who worked with him.

My sympathy and condolescences in what I know must be a difficult loss. Cherish that he was one great gentleman, loved by many.

Tom Rice

June 6, 2011

I first met Mike when he served as interim administrator at Fawcett Memorial Hospital before I was hired. Mike "showed me the ropes" of the hospital and the community to make sure I got off to a good start. In the short time he was here, he made fast friends with physicians and hospital staff. He had the knack of being able defuse tense situations with his charm and wit. He was the standard of what hospital leaders should be. He will be missed.
Tom Rice, CEO
Fawcett Memorial Hospital

June 5, 2011

Margaret,
While I recall only meeting you a time or two around HCA functions/work, I came to know Mike quite well when you all first came to Richmond with his assuming the CEO position at Richmond Metropolitan Hospital. Since that time we had much contact during the Fayetteville and Raleigh Community days. Mike was so sharp, well-liked, insightful and worthy of all the admiration held for him by all of us privileged to know and be around him. More recently we frequently communicated with email and discussed his battle. He was a consummate professional--in his distinguished military career and civilian pursuits, a reliable friend, and family man. May Mike rest in greater peace now in the Lord's embrace; and may you find comfort in due time knowing this and the life you held together.

Wick Lyne

June 5, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of the Girone loss. I hope you find peace in cherished memories and comfort in the love that was shared. Elliott, I will be thinking of you. Love, Mrs. Harris

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