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Michael Falkoff Obituary
Michael D. Falkoff, MD, 73, died peacefully after a long battle with cancer on July 2nd, 2021 with his family by his side. He is predeceased by his parents Sophie and Harry and survived by his devoted wife of thirty-eight years, Cynthia. Michael was a beloved father to his three daughters Lauren Eggert, MD (Charles), Jennifer Falkoff Akselrad (Mitchell) and Alexandra Falkoff. He was a proud papa to three granddaughters Willa, Amelia, and Eden. He is also survived by his sister Andrea Singer (Martin) and many dear cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Dr. Falkoff practiced cardiology for over forty years in Rochester, New York, describing it as a calling rather than simply a career. He was extremely dedicated to his many patients, some of whom he treated for decades and many of whom had to endure his corny jokes. Despite a progressing illness and a variety of passions including trading stocks, rooting for Detroit sports teams and wine tasting, he resisted retirement until the end of 2019. He and Cynthia moved to California just before the pandemic to be close to their three daughters.
Deepest thanks to his wonderful oncologists Scott Kopetz, MD, Aram Hezel MD, and George Fisher, MD, who worked tirelessly to prolong his life these last several years.
A private burial was held in Palo Alto, CA on July 6th. A memorial will be held to commemorate his life on Saturday, September 25th at 10am at The Rochester Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave, Rochester, New York. All are welcome to attend.
Donations can be made to MD Anderson Cancer Center or the Sands-Constellation Heart Institute of Rochester, NY.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Falkoff
Robert E Greenhagen
September 21, 2021
My deepest sympathy to his family. He was exceptional Doctor! Loved to hear him sing and tell jokes . He was very friendly and funny! He will be missed !
Jan Dainard
August 31, 2021
My deepest sympathies to the family. He was an exceptional cardiologist. He took care of dad and my brother. Very sad to hear this.
Janice Thompson
July 22, 2021
My deepest sympathy to Dr. Falkoff's family! He was my Cardiologist in Newark,NY office! May he rest in peace!!
Ann Pecora
July 21, 2021
I am so sorry to hear about Dr. Falkoff he was a wonderful cardiologist I enjoyed so many of his jokes and stories. My heart goes out to the Falkoff family. HE WAS THE BEST OF THE BEST CARDIOLOGIST
Esilda
July 14, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of Dr Falkoff´s passing. He was my mother´s cardiologist while in Rochester. He was excellent at what he did and a very nice man. Have peace in your hearts that one day you will see him again, and may your memories of him comfort you. . My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. May he Rest In Peace. God bless you all.
Murphy
July 14, 2021
With great sympathy for Dr. Falkoff `s wife and daughters, Earths loss
Heavens Gain.
Dr.Falkoff took great care of our father and in doing so took care of our mother. My mother called him the Eminent Dr.Falkoff.
He was a great doctor as well as a sweet and proud and a humble person that shared a sweet video of his granddaughter playing peek a boo behind the door w her Papa.
He always pointed in the right direction and took a special interest in the outcome. I remember sitting in the exam room trading iPhones with him to watch his little granddaughter and him watching my Jackson and Violet ... he was watching the 4 th generation of my dads family ...
We were thankful for the many years his care gave us with our Dad .
Joanne Beltran
July 13, 2021
Remembering Dr Falkoff rounding in the CT ICU at RGH. An excellent and compassionate physician, always will to answer questions
Pamela Taggart
July 12, 2021
I didn't have you as my doctor for many years ! But I think about you all the time! My condolences to you and your family! RIP Michael
Mary and Jeffrey Bonds
July 12, 2021
Jeff and I enjoyed working with Dr. Falkoff at RGH for years. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones.
Vince and Sue Chang
July 11, 2021
To Cindy and family. We are so sorry for your loss. Mike was a great guy and an outstanding physician.
Vince remembers meeting him when he was a jr attending rounding in the SICU at Strong. I learned a lot from him.
Jan Moyer
July 11, 2021
" And in the end it's not the years in your life, it is the life in your years"
There are no words more applicable to a wonderful man who lived life so fully. Passionate about work, love of family, wine.....more wine , perhaps a few more bottles: ) we still have room?
He will be sorely missed as he takes his kindness, brilliant mind, humor, empathy, and tenacity to a well deserved heaven.
My deepest sympathy to Cindy, Lauren, Jennie, Ally
Jay and Dale Pomerantz
July 11, 2021
Cindy, you and your family are in our thoughts. So sorry for your loss.
Marie Charbonneau
July 11, 2021
Cindy,
Al and I are so very sorry for your loss. We have many fond memories of Mike and our time at Genesee. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Marie and Al Charbonneau
Michele Ferro
July 11, 2021
So sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers!
Nancy and John Jurik
July 11, 2021
Cindy and family..our sincere sympathy to you.may Mike rest in peace..keeping you in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead..
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