Dr. Thomas James Coogan

1900–1974 (age 74)

Physician

Biography

Dr. Thomas James Coogan devoted his life to providing steady, informed care to the families he served, blending scientific rigor with a gentle bedside manner that earned the trust of his patients across decades.

He remained a calm presence through countless crises and was remembered fondly for mentoring younger physicians, instilling in them the same respect for human dignity that defined his practice.

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