I was sad to hear of the passing of longtime Hicksville physician Doctor John Mc Cloy. He was our family physician for many years. He delivered my youngest son, Russell. When my husband, Hank, became very ill, Doctor Mc Cloy came to the house. When he was finished he asked to use the phone and I pulled up a chair. He said, “What, do you think I am getting old?” Doc was on his feet a lot. I took both my boys to Doctor Mc Cloy for allergy shots every week. His office was in a big house and we used to play ball in his backyard while we waited to see him. He always gave us candy. His rates were always so low so I suggested to him to raise his rates some. We had medical insurance. I always liked to look at a picture of the doctor’s family that hung in his waiting room. Doctor Mc Cloy was the old fashioned doctor who made many house calls. He will be missed.
Karin Frey
