David Crandall has passed away suddenly. He was confirmed dead on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. He died leaving many hearts scarred after learning of his sudden death. Since the news of his passing surfaced, many have not hesitated to share their heartfelt condolences with the family of David, also paying their tributes to him in recently released statements and publications. Without any doubt, he will be missed by all those who had the privilege of meeting him during the course of his life.
Life and Career
Over the course of his life, David was recognized by a great number of people as a former president, a visionary in the field of healthcare, and a compassionate leader. All of those who had the honor of knowing David will feel a profound sense of loss since he was a fantastic person. From the year 1997 to the year 2012, David worked alongside Dr. John Votto as co-president. He started his career at Hospital for Special Care in 1985, where he worked as the Quality Assurance Manager for the first 27 years of his career. David left an indelible imprint on HFSC by his unwavering commitment to enhancing and broadening the range of care and services that we provide to our patients and the community at large.
From the year 1997 to the year 2012, David worked alongside Dr. John Votto as co-president. He started his career at Hospital for Special Care in 1985, where he worked as the Quality Assurance Manager for the first 27 years of his career. “Crandall’s assignment was to facilitate the development and growth of the quality assurance program and oversee adherence to state directives,” the HFSC document Coyle’s Folly states. Crandall was responsible for ensuring that the program adhered to state directives. The HFSC article includes a remark from him in which he is reported as saying, “It was amazing, like watching a caterpillar turn into a butterfly.” He stated that he witnessed growth and development within a very short period of time. After that, he served as the Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Operations right up until 1997, when he was promoted to the position of co-president and CEO alongside Dr. John Votto.
David left an indelible imprint on HFSC by his unwavering commitment to enhancing and broadening the range of care and services that we provide to our patients and the community at large. His leadership of the HFSC has allowed: