F. Gregory Baumann, Ph.D., MBA, Professor (Research) of Cardiothoracic Surgery at NYU, dies at 74 Francis Gregory Baumann, a retired Professor (Research) of Cardiothoracic Surgery at NYU Langone Medical Center who authored or co-authored numerous research papers on aortic valve replacement, mitral valve disease and other studies on coronary heart disease and surgical treatment outcomes, died May 26, 2016 at his home in Point Lookout, NY. He was 74. The cause was pancreatic cancer and complications of Parkinson’s disease, said his brother, Kevin. Dr. Baumann was a graduate of Xavier High School, New York City. He earned his undergraduate degree at St. Peter’s College and completed his doctorate in microbiology at the NYU School of Medicine. While tenured at NYU, he earned his M.B.A. at Baruch College. In 1968 he married Ellen M. McPhillips, who survives him. She is an attorney, retired from Reed Smith LLP. He is also survived by his sister Lynn Baumann, brother Kevin (the late Patricia) and sister, the late Jean Baumann (Lynn Hurt), all of San Diego. He was also brother-in-law of Mary Lee (Andrew) Hartzell. Michael (Jo An) McPhillips and Mary Lou (the late George) McPhillips. Dr. Baumann’s keen mind embraced many diverse interests. He was an accomplished squash player, and could opine on numerous topics ranging from Indian cuisine, herb gardens, literature, movies, to music. “He was also one of the few people I ever observed who actually read almost the entire issue of The Economist each week,” said his brother-in-law, Michael McPhillips. He was a good spouse, good brother, giving caring friend, generous uncle, scientist, colleague, humorist, and mentor to many. Greg’s guidance and sage counsel in his more than 40 years at NYU were held in high regard by his colleagues at the University. He leaves a legacy of discipline, scientific research, scholarship, wisdom, keen intellect, grace and humor that will be difficult to emulate. He himself was particularly proud of the fact that when he was 8, he was selected to represent the Catholic schools of Brooklyn on the Quiz Kids radio program (which no doubt served as the catalyst to his stellar academic career). Family will receive friends Sunday, May 29, 2-5 pm and 7-9 pm at the O'Shea Funeral Home: 603 Wantagh Ave (Exit 28 N SS Pkwy) Wantagh, NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday May 30, 9:30 am at Our Lady of Miraculous Medal R.C. Church Point Lookout, NY. Cremation Private.