- Date Of Birth: August 28, 1945
- Date Of Death: December 7, 2019
- State: New Mexico
Dr. Gregory Robert Favis, age 74, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, died at home on Saturday, December 7, 2019.
In 1979, the family moved back to Greg’s home town of Daytona Beach. He initially had his own sub-speciality practice, but in 1994 he joined Halifax Medical Center’s staff as a hematologist/oncologist. Along the way he was chief of hematology, chief of oncology, chief of staff, and medical director of the Regional Oncology Cancer center. He was also a hospice physician for more than 20 years. He was always interested in clinical research, was a senior investigator with ECOG and NSABP, was an investigator with RTOG, and was involved in many pharmaceutical trials. Greg was a member of many medical associations and he was a Fellow of The American College of Physicians. As a physician, he always took the time to listen to his patients, and he always promised them the truth. He felt it was an honor to care for a terminally ill patient because he knew that they were at their best, then, as human beings.
Greg retired from the practice of hematology/oncology when he turned 70. He then volunteered at the free medical clinic in Daytona Beach and was its medical director for two years. Despite many 60 – 80 hour work weeks, Greg managed to do a few other things. He was always active and tried to stay fit. He loved choral music and sang with many choral groups especially the Bel Canto Singers of Daytona Beach and with the choir at the Ormond Beach Presbyterian Church. He loved to read, particularly the Victorian classics, history, and science fiction. He enjoyed gardening, cooking, and skiing when he was able. Greg and Roberta both became opera aficionados and loved to travel with small group tours. Greg was on the local boards of the American Red Cross and the American Cancer society. He and Roberta moved to New Mexico in 2018, to be near their children and grandchildren and to escape from Florida’s humidity and mosquitoes. Greg was fiercely proud of his family, but like many who spent their lives as servants of the people, he regretted not having spent more time with his wife and children. Greg and Roberta found a spiritual home and became parishioners at the Cathedral of St. John in Albuquerque. Greg is survived by his devoted and caring wife of 51 years, Roberta; his children, Dr. Jessica Favis (Trevor), Alexander Favis, and Dr. Amanda Favis (Luther); his faithful dog, Cheddar; his grandchildren, Beckett Favis, William Fetz, Jacob Light, Elliot Light and Sarah Fetz; and his siblings, Cristina Favis (Dr. Steve White) and Martin Favis (Kathy).
