• Date Of Birth: December 9, 1928
  • Date Of Death: August 4, 2018
  • State: Connecticut

Richard “Doc” Wiseman, PhD, Child Psychologist, one of the pioneers of modern mental health treatment for children and author of Riverview Hospital for Children and Youth, passed away at age 89 on August 4th 2018.

He was the son of late Gladys and C. Henry Wiseman and son-in-law of the late Gladys and C. Raymond Ganung. Born in New York City in 1928, he lived in North Arlington, NJ. He received degrees from Springfield College and Michigan State University, where he made lifelong friends. He served two years in the Air Force during the Korean War and was inducted into two Hall of Fames for his athletic accomplishments.

Dr. Wiseman was founder and first superintendent of Riverview Hospital for Children. “Doc” was the first in Connecticut to argue that autism was a developmental, not psychiatric, disorder.

 He cherished his loving family, Eunice Ganung Wiseman, wife of 63 years, son Ken (Betty Lou) Wiseman, daughter Lauren (Arthur) Sullivan. Grandchildren Justin Wiseman, Eric (Mary) Wiseman, Sara (Daniel) Roy, Jared Slingerland. Great grandchildren Connor, Brooke-Lyn and Noelle.  Step-grandchildren Ryan Sullivan and Sara Sullivan. Families of the late Donald (Bonnie) Wiseman, Laurence Ganung, George Ganung and James (Beth) Marshall.  Siblings and families of Betty (Ray) Townley, Roger (Barbara) Wiseman, and his many Canadian relatives.

His extended family included many friends and staff who stayed close to him throughout his life and showed their love and respect for his mission in life.  His home was always open to those in need, especially Jim, Sue and Steve. He loved sharing the family cottage with his family, friends and colleagues. The Friday Night Group were treasured friends as were the Donlons, Barlows, his colleague Dr. Lou Ando and loyal Assistant Jackie Reardon. He lived in Portland for 50 years before moving to Covenant Village of Cromwell in 2010 where he enjoyed the companionship of new friends and helped start a CVOC Community Partnership with Middlesex Community College. He continued his passion for Children’s Mental Health and Autism and mentored students from Cromwell High School, who came twice weekly to assist him. He leaves a legacy of being a longtime advocate for bringing people together to work for the good of children and showing families and students the importance of passion, tolerance, community and work ethic.

The family is grateful to Dr. Pascale, Dr. O’Donoghue, the Pilgrim Manor staff and the Hospice team, who took great care of him.

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