Edward “Biff” C. Jones, MD, passed away with his family by his side in Greenwich, CT on January 14, 2021. Biff was born on November 11, 1942 to Edward B. and Sally F. Jones in Durham, NC. The family moved back to their hometown of Glenshaw, PA where Biff graduated from Shaler High School and subsequently inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame. He went on to receive his BA from Colgate University.

Throughout high school and college, Biff was a noted scholar; exemplary athlete playing football, lacrosse and wrestling; president of his class; member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity and numerous clubs and associations. One of his great joys in life was singing and the comradery of life-long friends in the Colgate 13, an acapella singing group, continuing on as the Vintage 13, meeting annually.

Edward continued his education, earning a MA in Chemistry from Wesleyan University, followed by an MD degree from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, in 1970. He completed residencies in general surgery at Roosevelt Hospital and in orthopaedic surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City.

Ed then went on to military service in the United States Air Force, stationed at Andrews Air Force Base, Washington, DC. He served as the USAF Envoy to the White House during the Carter Administration, where he was responsible for accompanying the President and Congressional Delegates as the attending orthaepedic surgeon at events at the White House and other affairs of state worldwide.

In Greenwich, CT, Ed was a founding partner at Orthopaedic Associates, P.C. He became a highly respected Orthopaedic Surgeon. Leaving the role of surgeon, he transitioned to the Hospital for Special Surgery and entered the fields of orthopaedic academia, administration and research. Ed served on numerous boards and committees, taught classes in surgery, orthopaedics and ethics, edited several publications and was Chairman of the Institutional Review Board. Ed’s tireless work ethic as a prominent academic, strong athlete and fierce competitor translated to his commitment to the medical profession which continued until the time of his death.

Biff is survived by his loving wife, Mary; four sons: Christopher (Heather), Tim (Lynn), Will and Charlie; grandchildren: Harrison, Taylor, Griffin and Trevor; sisters Sally, Kathy and Wendy; as well as all the many friends and colleagues throughout his life. We all admired his compassion, sense of humor, intellect, intense curiosity, love of reading and above all his love of family. Biff, Dad, Grandpa will always be with us as we are rounding Brant Point on Nantucket, traversing the canyons of New York City, crossing one of Pittsburgh’s bridges, enjoying a sporting event, or singing a tune.

The family would like to express our enormous gratitude to Dr. Dickerman Hollister for his unwavering and exemplary care and to the entire Greenwich Hospital ICU staff for going above and beyond to comfort and care for our beloved Biff.  

A memorial and celebration of Biff’s life will be held in the spring when all who loved him can safely join together.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to a newly established endowment fund created by the Hospital for Special Surgery in Ed’s name to further orthopaedic research. Please direct donations to:

The Edward C. Jones M.D. Research Fund

Hospital for Special Surgery

Development Department

535 East 70th Street

New York, NY 10021

(212) 606-1196

Or

The Bendheim Cancer Center

Greenwich Hospital

Care of: Dickerman Hollister, M.D.

77 Lafayette Place

Greenwich, CT 06830

(203) 863-3737