A look at the parents of Brigham and Women's Hospital shooter Stephen Pasceri
BOSTON – The man who murdered a doctor
and committed suicide inside Brigham and Women's Hospital on Tuesday
was reportedly angry over his mother's death last November.
Police have not publicly confirmed Stephen Pasceri's motive for
shooting 44-year-old cardiac surgeon Dr. Michael J. Davidson twice, then
turning the gun on himself. But his sister speculated about his reasons
in an interview with The Boston Herald.
An obituary for Marguerite Pasceri lists her surviving family members, including the gunman, who wrote it in loving and poetic language.
Marguerite Pasceri, née Olofson, died on Nov. 15, 2014, "surrounded by the family she had loved so much in life," according to her obituary. She worked as an occupational therapist and formed a support group for survivors of head injuries.
As a child, she moved with her family to Spencer. She met U.S. Army veteran Greg Pasceri at Clark University, and they married in 1958 and had four children.
"In retirement, the love that Margie and Greg shared became as autumn leaves; warm and rich in color. The grandchildren grew and blew bubbles with Grandma and played catch with Grandpa," the obituary reads.
When Greg Pasceri died at 79 in 2011, Marguerite received a bill for $8,100. The Worcester Telegram & Gazette reported that she was charged almost $1,500 for CPR and more than $2,100 for an ambulance to take her husband less than one mile.
Her son Stephen reached out to members of Congress for an explanation of the charges.
Greg Pasceri's obituary speaks of undying love for Marguerite, his vigor in old age and his dedication to his grandchildren.
"Greg continued to mow the lawn and rake the leaves and fought his decades long battle to reseed the grass in the backyard," his obituary reads. "Greg’s last day with us was like many others and was truly a gift. He was able to do what he loved- chauffeuring Margie to stores and ferrying grandchildren around. The afternoon found him yelling at the 4th quarter Patriots, much as he had done for over fifty years."
Boston-based media outlets including ABC affiliate WCVB report that the gunman's family in Millbury had no idea he was upset with Dr. Davidson, and certainly couldn't have predicted he would commit murder. A neighbor said Pasceri was "the nicest man in the world" and his actions don't make sense.
Pasceri was an Army veteran and licensed to carry a firearm.
Dr. Davidson graduated from Yale University Medical School in 1996 and served as director of Endovascular Cardiac Surgery at Brigham and Women's. The father of three lived in Wellesley.
On Wednesday, the hospital lowered the flag outside 45 Francis St. to honor Davidson's memory.
"Dr. Davidson was a wonderful and inspiring cardiac surgeon who devoted his career to saving lives and improving the quality of life of every patient he cared for," the hospital said in a Facebook post.
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy sent his condolences, along with many others on social media, saying:
"My thoughts are with my colleague’s family and the @BrighamWomens community after today’s tragic events. -VM"
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| Marguerite Pasceri |
An obituary for Marguerite Pasceri lists her surviving family members, including the gunman, who wrote it in loving and poetic language.
Marguerite Pasceri, née Olofson, died on Nov. 15, 2014, "surrounded by the family she had loved so much in life," according to her obituary. She worked as an occupational therapist and formed a support group for survivors of head injuries.
As a child, she moved with her family to Spencer. She met U.S. Army veteran Greg Pasceri at Clark University, and they married in 1958 and had four children.
"In retirement, the love that Margie and Greg shared became as autumn leaves; warm and rich in color. The grandchildren grew and blew bubbles with Grandma and played catch with Grandpa," the obituary reads.
When Greg Pasceri died at 79 in 2011, Marguerite received a bill for $8,100. The Worcester Telegram & Gazette reported that she was charged almost $1,500 for CPR and more than $2,100 for an ambulance to take her husband less than one mile.
Her son Stephen reached out to members of Congress for an explanation of the charges.
Greg Pasceri's obituary speaks of undying love for Marguerite, his vigor in old age and his dedication to his grandchildren.
"Greg continued to mow the lawn and rake the leaves and fought his decades long battle to reseed the grass in the backyard," his obituary reads. "Greg’s last day with us was like many others and was truly a gift. He was able to do what he loved- chauffeuring Margie to stores and ferrying grandchildren around. The afternoon found him yelling at the 4th quarter Patriots, much as he had done for over fifty years."
Boston-based media outlets including ABC affiliate WCVB report that the gunman's family in Millbury had no idea he was upset with Dr. Davidson, and certainly couldn't have predicted he would commit murder. A neighbor said Pasceri was "the nicest man in the world" and his actions don't make sense.
Pasceri was an Army veteran and licensed to carry a firearm.
Dr. Davidson graduated from Yale University Medical School in 1996 and served as director of Endovascular Cardiac Surgery at Brigham and Women's. The father of three lived in Wellesley.
On Wednesday, the hospital lowered the flag outside 45 Francis St. to honor Davidson's memory.
"Dr. Davidson was a wonderful and inspiring cardiac surgeon who devoted his career to saving lives and improving the quality of life of every patient he cared for," the hospital said in a Facebook post.
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy sent his condolences, along with many others on social media, saying:
"My thoughts are with my colleague’s family and the @BrighamWomens community after today’s tragic events. -VM"
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