MICHAEL NAIDOFF

NAIDOFF MICHAEL Age 84, of Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in Haverford, PA on June 9, 2025. He was the much loved husband of Stephanie (Weiss) Naidoff and loving father of Daniel Naidoff. Michael was born in Philadelphia to the late Dr. David Naidoff and Rose (Cotler) Naidoff and was the brother of the late Burton (Susan) Naidoff. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1958. He went on to graduate from Brown University and the University of Pennsylvania Medical School. It was at Penn that he met Stephanie, who was at the Law School, and they both graduated on May 23, 1966, the day after they were married. Michael pursued a career in Medicine, interning at the University of Chicago, doing his residency in Ophthalmology at Johns Hopkins University, and a cornea fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He then served in the Army for 2 years at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, after which he returned to Philadelphia where he joined the faculty at Jefferson and Wills Eye Hospital. Michael was a dedicated Ophthalmologist for over 35 years but also found time to pursue his love of reading, all the arts, world travel, and sports like tennis, skiing, and cycling. In addition to his wife and son, Michael is survived by sisters-in-law Susan Naidoff and Ellen Grabois, three nieces and two nephews, and five great-nieces and two great-nephews, as well as many devoted friends and colleagues. Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial Service at LAUREL HILL FUNERAL HOME in Bala Cynwyd, Friday, June 13th at 1:30 P.M. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Memory Center at Penn Medicine, 3535 Market St., Suite 750, Phila., PA 19104. www.laurelhillphl.com