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ALLAN ZERAFA Obituary

ZERAFA, DR. ALLAN MD, MBBS, FRCSC Allan passed away peacefully in Mulhouse, France, on January 8, 2023, aged 87, from COVID. Lovingly remembered by his children, Olivier (Dorothy), Claire (Marek), Adriana (Jean) and Catherine; his grandchildren, Sophie, Victor and Charlie; and his brothers, Ronald and Furio. Predeceased by his brother, Boris, in 2002. Allan was a passionate doctor, pioneering treatment in IVF while running a successful OB/GYN practice in Toronto, and later in France. He was a big history buff and an accomplished pianist. He will be fondly remembered by his many patients in Canada and France. He will be buried in Mulhouse, France.

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Published by Toronto Star on Jan. 14, 2023.

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Neal Fenster

November 23, 2023

I had the pleasure of meeting Dr.Z in the early 90s. Quite the gentleman. I still talk about him frequently as when I was at his house and his kids were quite young, he was
talking to them in 3 different languages. RIP Dr. Z!

Camille Bacchus Eggleton

November 18, 2023

Fond memories of a wonderful person and amazing doctor .
Rest in peace Allan . An old friend Camille. Xo to Paula .

Debora Gaggioli

October 20, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Michael Blackmore

September 18, 2023

So sorry to hear of Allan's death. We worked together in Toronto when he was senior OBGYN resident and I was a junior resident. He was a lot of fun and a good friend.

Bernadette Taylor

June 24, 2023

I worked with Dr. Zerafa in the early70s inToronto. A kind and gentle person whose patients loved him. We Nurses thought very highly of him.

Mary Jackson

February 25, 2023

Dear family ,
I was saddest to read the passing of your father . He was my doctor in Toronto . He as always calm and professional dealing wth my issue which he solved .
May he Rest In Peace .
Mary Jackson

mike gray

January 16, 2023

Back in the '70s, Allan held a small gathering at his residence on Waxwing featuring a well known pianist performing on Allan's grand piano. I asked Allan whether he would be performing as well. Allan advised that it would be very inappropriate for anyone to perform after the guest pianist. The guest pianist then performed. About 15 minutes later I heard the piano being played. I was surprised to see that it was Allan who was then playing! I had been unable to tell any difference in quality between what was played by the guest and what was played by Allan.
Allan was an excellent pianist.

Elizabeth Noll

January 15, 2023

Dear Dr Zerafa´s family I saw his recent obituary in the Toronto Star I will never forget his care and kindness when he delivered my 2 children 40 plus years ago
He supported me pre and post pregnancy in a calming professional manner.
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
He was a wonderful man
Rest in peace

Jane Hodgins

January 14, 2023

So very sorry to hear this; my sincere condolences to his family. My husband and I have always held Dr. Zerafa in very high regard. Our elder daughter, who just turned 40, owes her life to the consummate skills of Dr. Zerafa. She had shoulder dystocia and he deftly delivered her into the world "virtually unscathed," according to the pediatrician called in to attend to her. Dr. Zerafa told me weeks later, "it took all of my experience to deliver your daughter." I asked how long he'd been an ob/gyn: 25 years. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Rest eternal grant unto Dr. Zerafa, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.

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