Dr. Roxanne Rodney

Obituary for Dr. Roxanne Rodney It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Roxanne A. Rodney, MD, FACP, FACC, FAHA, a devoted mother, esteemed physician, and cherished member of her community. Roxanne passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025, at the age of sixty-four. Born on December 23, 1960, in Guyana, Roxanne dedicated her life to the service of others through medicine. She graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 1985 and embarked on a distinguished career in New York, NY, specializing in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease, with a subspeciality in Nuclear Cardiology. Her commitment to her patients and her expertise in her field were unwavering. Dr. Rodney served as the Global Executive Medical Director in the Pharmaceutical Product Development division at Thermo Fisher Scientific. As the Lead Cardiovascular Therapeutic Medical Advisor, she provided oversight and medical support for both the PPD and Ventyx teams. Dr. Rodney was a distinguished cardiovascular physician, starting her career in academia at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York and the Mayo Clinic, Florida. In industry, she held clinical development roles with numerous pharmaceutical companies and Contract Research Organizations, including Boehringer Ingelheim, Schering-Plough, Novartis, Quintiles, and Syneos prior to joining CRG in May 2024. Beyond her clinical practice, Roxanne was a resolute advocate for heart health, having served as a former Board member of the American Heart Association. Her passion for advancing cardiac care made a significant impact on countless lives and has peer-reviewed publications in Circulation, and JACC. Roxanne was a woman of deep faith and a member of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church. Her spirituality provided her with strength and guided her interactions with all who knew her. The greatest joy in Roxanne’s life was her family. She was a devoted mother to her twins, Paul, and Marielle Rodney, who were the pride and light of her life. Roxanne is also survived by her loving sister, Leslyn Wheeless (R.C.), and her brother, David Rodney (Kathy). She will be fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews, Rich Wheeless, Brian Wheeless (Kristen), and Halle Rodney, as well as her cousins, Lenny and Dolly Fraser, Clyde Fraser, her extended family, friends and colleagues. Roxanne was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Marjorie Rodney, her grandmother, Rebecca Daniel, her aunt, Veronica Williams, her father, Leslie Dowridge, and her uncle, Neville Rodney. In her leisure time, Roxanne found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She had a passion for gardening, a talent for cooking, and a love for traveling, creating treasured memories with family and friends along the way, and the family dog Jingles, who charmed her for extra treats. Roxanne leaves behind a legacy of compassion, dedication, and love. Her beautiful spirit and the joy she found in her children will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Catholic Funeral Service Details: Date & Time: Monday, May 12, 2025, at 9am, Guests should be seated by 8:50am Location: Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church Presiding Priest: Father Jean Paul Address: 120 Kings Highway, Tappan, NY 10983 (845) 359-1230 https://olshtappan. Interment: Pinelawn Cemetery – 2030 Wellwood Ave, Farmingdale, NY 11735 The Rodney family is deeply grateful to everyone for their heartfelt expressions of love, profound kindness, and unwavering support during this incredibly challenging time. Your comforting words and actions have been a true blessing and speak volumes about the remarkable impact Roxanne had on so many lives. We find solace and strength in these expressions of care and in the cherished memories of her that we hold so close to our hearts. Thank you.