Birth date: Mar 19, 1937 Death date: Apr 7, 2014
Eugene Edward Godfrey D.O., age 77, of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2014, at his residence. He was born on March 19, 1937, in Red Lion, PA. He was the son of the late Charles and Eva Byerly Godfrey. G Read Obituary
Gene was an amazing & caring Emergency Room Physician at St Joe’s in Lancaster PA…He had an amazing smile, loved working nights when he was on duty. Certainly glad our paths crossed, until we meet again my friend..Byron Guisbert Respiratory Therapy ❤️🙏
He was an amazing Emergency Room physician & friend…always had an amazing smile…certainly glad our paths crossed, until we meet again my friend! Byron Guisbert
Gene was an established anesthesiologist in Dover when I came to town. Whenever he was providing anesthesia services for my room I was comfortable, knowing the guy at the head of the table had things under control.
He later went into private practice and pain management, and I referred countless patients to him. He was very supportive of my quest to develop my orthopedic practice.
Gene was not just a colleague, but also a friend. I was thinking of him today and decided to write this tribute. Rest in peace, Gene. Miss you.
I will never forget Dr Godfrey. Our newborn daughter was a patient of his back in August 1969 immediately after she was born. During this time my husband was serving in the army in Vietnam. Our daughter was around 3 weeks old when she choked while I was giving her vitamins, turned blue, and almost died. Living with my mother since my husband was in Vietnam, she called Dr Godfrey’s office. He told her to have me breath in Michelle’s mouth and he would be right over to the house. He came and checked her out. She was okay then, but I was very upset. During the next 2 weeks I received a letter with pictures of my wounded husband in the mail. His head was bandaged. I had an appointment with Dr Godfrey for my daughter the following week and broke into tears. I asked him if there was anyway to get my husband,Tom, home from Vietnam early. He had 2 months to serve yet. He said he can’t promise anything but he would call the Red Cross. By the following Monday I got a call from Dr Godfrey and I’ll never forget his words. He said “what do you want to hear, good or bad”. I said good, of course. Then he said he will be home soon. Within 2 days I got a call from my husband who was in California on his way home. I have been forever grateful to Dr Godfrey. My husband Tom and I are now married 53 years and our daughter, Michelle, will be 52 years old this year. Our son, Bill, also a patient of his will be 50 this year. Our daughter also had a special problem at 5 years old. By then, Dr Godfrey left Allentown Osteopathic and was in Lancaster. I called him to make an appointment for her and he was so kind. He had us to his home in Lancaster for dinner and a very nice social time. He would not take payment from us. We always considered him a friend and will remember him always. I believe my husband came home safe because of our friend Dr Godfrey. RIP dear Doctor. You were a wonderful, caring human being.
Tom and Linda Germuga
I spend the majority of my childhood with the Godfrey's. Eva, Gene's mother would take care of me while my parents both worked. I also remember Charley and the butcher shop he owned. They were my second family. I remember Gene fondly. He removed my tonsils when I was around five. I will never forget his kindness and the care the entire family gave to me.
Im just learning of his death. I'm so sorry to heard this he was a great doctor. when i would go and see him it didnt matter how much pain i was in he made me laugh.So long my friend it was good to know you..Glory be to God!!
Holding on to years of wonderful memories we shared. You will always be alive in my heart
May I add: David Squires, Rich McNanny, Roy Baker.
Sorry we are unable to say good-by. Rest in peace. You will be missed.
Tom and I will truly miss Dr Godfrey he was a wonderful DR treated my family and friends for years. May he rest in peace
