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DR. H MICHAEL, on December 16, 2016. He was a Psychiatrist for 43 years, he was a Clinical professor at PCOM. Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Neurology and Psychiatry and a distinguished life fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. He was president of the Alumni Association at Central High School 210 Class. He received many awards including 4 Chaplin Leader of Legion award. Winner of the 1988 Eric W. Martin memorial award presented by the American Writers Association. He was Chief of Staff at Philadelphia Psychiatric Institute. He got the Francis Larsin Memorial Award for excellent in medical writing by the America Medical Writers Association. He had his own cable TV show for 4 years called Mental Notes with Dr. Michel Zal which he received 2 awards for excellence. He wrote over 100 articles, chapters in books and lectures. He was editor of The POMA Journal and wrote 5 books his last one is entitled "A Psychiatrist Guide to Successful Retirement and Aging; Coping with Change." Beloved husband of Alice (nee Sheflin). Loving father of Michelle (Steven) Dubin and Fredrick Zal. Dear brother of Joann (Richard) Cohen. Adored grandfather of Daniel and Rebecca. Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Services Sunday 1 P.M. precisely at Tiferet Bet Israel, 1920 Skippack Pk. Blue Bell, PA 19422. Interment Montefiore Cem. Shiva will be observed at his late residence. Contributions in his memory may be made to The Alice & Michael Zal Scholarship at PCOM.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Dec. 18, 2016.

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Marilyn Keis

December 12, 2024

Barry and I still think and talk about Dr Zal very often. He was so wonderful and we cherish our time with him.
Marilyn Keis

Marilyn

December 12, 2020

He was a great man. His service of helping the mind was phenomenal. My husband and I think of Dr. Zal often. He was a true friend

Marilyn Keis

May 22, 2017

Dr. Zal was such a wonderful man. Enjoyed being under his care for a few years. He really helped
me. Truly admired him. RIP

Jayne Weinstock

May 9, 2017

Dear Alice,
I just found out about the passing of Michael. You were truly a dedicated wife and loving couple. In all my years of home care i have rarely seen that kind of nurturing and commitment. Your love was transparent and my thoughts are with you at this time. May his memories be a blessing

Jayne Weinstock

Marybeth Sloan/Armitage

January 9, 2017

I just heard about Michael's death. I am so sorry. I am the sister he wrote about in dancing with medusa. Marybeth

January 6, 2017

Dear Alice
Judy and I are sorry for your loss of your dear Michael. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Judy and Jonathan beck

Joseph Lewcun

January 5, 2017

So sorry to see him go. Such a bright mind! May God be with Alice and family at this sorrowful time!

arthur greenfield

January 5, 2017

I remember Michael from our training days. His quick humor, flair for writing, and keen mind always made his presence a delight.
Hail and farewell to a wonderful colleague.

Ron Knaus

January 5, 2017

Michael a great colleague and friend. We always seemed to meet on the same wave length. He was a wonderful fellow and now a loss to our profession. Ron L. Knaus, D.O.

January 5, 2017

Alice,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Michael will be missed, but lives on in out memories.
Libby Cerva and Chris Jankauskas

H, J & S S

December 20, 2016

Heartbroken at Dr. Zal's passing. Forever adored and dearly missed.

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