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for Timothy Aliff
Dave Nelson
June 29, 2019
Though I knew Tim mostly during junior and high school years, I knew him to be an ever curious individual who always sought to better himself. He had an indomitable spirit and after reading what everyone has written who knew him after I did, he never changed.
RIP Tim
December 31, 2018
Tim was a gentleman he was a very caring man god be the Aliff Family at this time I was a classmate I have Tim since 3rd grade Dorothy L Tichenor Alexander Hobbs
Jim Wormelle
October 13, 2018
Tim, R.I.P.. You were a gentleman with a warm and caring presence, to be sure. Robert, I am totally taken aback by his passing, and my prayers go out to you for your loss.
All my best,
Maritza Maggiorini
August 19, 2018
I want to express my condolences for the loss, I would like to express many things but I think I would never finish doing it, Dr Thymothy was an excellent professional with a great charisma and above all with great human qualities and a great heart, I always told him that he was my angel, We have lost a great human being, I will always be grateful
July 30, 2018
May your cherished memories give you comfort and strength in this time sorrow psalms 16:10.
Lisa Ponczek
July 28, 2018
From the first day I met Tim Aliff I knew he was the right doctor for me. He was so calming, compassionate and patient. Dr. Aliff genuinely cared about his patients and insisted I call or text him any time. I had sworn Id never let anyone else perform a BMB on me as he had the most gentle touch. I dont think I will ever find a doctor I feel as comfortable with or love as much as Dr. Aliff and I am forever grateful for having him as my doctor through the scariest time in my life. I am heartbroken for his family and all who knew him. He is truly an angel and I will never forget him.
Nancy Germansky
July 28, 2018
I was extremely saddened to learn of Dr. Aliff's unexpected and untimely passing. My deepest condolences to his partner and family. My husband was under his care for Multiple Myeloma for many years. He would share information about his appointment with me, and would ALWAYS mention how he loved Dr. Aliff and how lucky to have him on his team.
I would go with him to many of his appointments and I always came away thinking and expressing what a GENTLE GIANT he is! From the moment he walk into the exam room you couldn't help but feel his kind, warm and gentle presence!
What a wonderful human being he was!
Kenneth Adams
July 28, 2018
I met Timmy back in 2004 while vacationing in Ft Lauderdale . He was with Robert then and I got along with both of them really well. I then moved to Ft Lauderdale on Easter Night 2007 from Fairless Hills PA. It was a long drive but worth it . I stayed with Timmy and Robert for a few days until I found a place . Timmy and Robert turned into very good friends . I watched their dogs for them all the time .Tim got me a membership at a gym he was the best workout partner I ever had he pushed me and would not let me quit during the workouts, I was in the best shape of my life because he cared enough to help me get to that point . I got him to go to a few Nascar races with his mother and father twice and Robert they are wonderful people and I'm so sorry they are going through such pain .
Tim and I grew very close he would take me to Chimas for my birthday every year. He enjoyed doing something special and I appreciated it very much . He was a true friend and I'm so glad he let me get so close to him. I admired Tim and looked up to him he really had his life together . He shared so many stories and we had lots of good times together I will miss him and never forget him his generosity and kindness was unmatched by anyone.
A lot of people would ask if we were brothers ...I would say yes he would laugh . He really was like a brother to me .
Robbie I am so sorry for your loss .
Robert you know how sorry I am . We had so many good times the 3 of us.HE left this earth way too soon .I was shocked and still am .
Love you Timmy . I want to thank you for being such a great friend and thank you for all the fun times we shared.
You will be missed by so many because you touched so many lives .
Cornelius Cartwright
July 27, 2018
He was my Doctor for almost 2 years now. I saw him a few days before he went into the hospital and passed. I noticed the weight loss and he offered the information freely. That's the thing with Aliff. He was pretty open. I suppose he saw that it usually made ME feel better about being in his care. He won't be easily replaced.
Aly Hirji
July 26, 2018
I've had the pleasure of working with Dr. Aliff for over a decade. He's always been a kind and gentle human being, always willing to share a smile, or an Anecdote from his earlier years while practicing at Memorial Sloan Kettering. I remember he used to say how much he enjoyed visiting Disney World. I was shocked to hear of his passing, and pray for his soul and the comfort and strength of his family. GodSpeed Dr. Aliff
SHERRY ROTH
July 26, 2018
To Mr and Mrs Aliff, Robbie, and the rest of Dr Aliff's family: I am shocked and saddened, and feeling a little empty after learning this news. It is a huge loss to you personally, and to the larger communities there and here in South Florida. What a brilliant, talented and warm human being. He didn't know me, but I knew of him. I am so sorry. Please accept my condolences.
Barby R.
July 26, 2018
learned yesterday this sad news of my hero who saved my life I never imagined I would never see you again. A brief description of my heart I was referred to dr. aliff after numerous times going back and forth to the hospital they kept telling me I was nothing until one night I got so bad when I went this time I had almost no blood platelets Dr Kashif told me immediately I have the best guy for you when I met dr. Aliff his kindness shows right away I could tell he wasn't your average Dr his bedside manner was undeniably kind caring and just different after he did my spinal tap he informed me I had leukemia!!! , I was sent away all of that doesn't matter anymore because I was in his hands and he was just amazing this man would sit on the end of my bed and hold my hand when I was crying he would hug me so having stayed in the hospital for 6 months he was my hero but he was mostly a teddy bear I've seen other people say that but it's very true this person this wonderful human being that God put on this Earth did so much good in this world I can only imagine how many lives he saved I am 100% sure that without his care I would not be here right now unfortunately this moment I am in hospice but I it's only because I did not listen to him he did save my life he didn't just Pro on it he saved it he saved me I was so thankful to have him as my Dr but it doesn't end there he wasn't just my Dr my family grew to love him my entire family flew in from all over the United States we all live in different states and they loved him immediately he would speak to them everyday nobody would see him without giving him a hug to share a brief story cuz he loves a good story
At one point it was so bad and the anesthesiologist walked inthat he was in the middle of getting ready to do another spinal test on me to figure out if I was improving I was waiting to be put to sleep and at once I heard such a loud voice I had no idea it was dr. Aliff the anesthesiologist was looking at my chart and he said to dr. aliff I'm not doing this she's all yours did you see her platelet level? That's when the voice came out that I had never heard of him he said abruptly oh yes you will you're going to do this procedure and we are going to give her blood before the procedure we have more blood flying in from Jacksonville and then we will make sure when everything is okay and you will go home but you will do this procedure all of my family was in the operating room at the time well pre-op it was so bad that as soon as he gave me blood it would deplete and it was not looking good at all that's when he told my mother YOU SHOULD GET HER KIDS HERE ! THE DOCTOR DID DO THE PROCEDURE AND DR. ALIFF STAYED WITH ME ALL NIGHT IN THR RECOVERY ROOM BECAUSE HE DID NOT BELIEVE I WAS WELL ENOUGH TO GO TO THE ICU YET HE LITERALLY SAT AT THE DESK IN THERE WITH MY FAMILY & became a part of our family finally after about 5 months in the hospital he told me you're in remission if I was standing up I would have fell my family was in the room that he told me everybody started crying dr. aliff told me ' you must continue your chemotherapy treatment or you WILL DIE . IF YOU GET it again and this time it may NOT get better so I started my chemotherapy in the office after doing that for about 8 months I stopped not because I wanted to but because he changed his office and he did not take my insurance anymore but when I got sick again he came to see me anyway even though he didn't take my insurance I got through so much because of him and to anybody that knows him you know that he is a special person these kind of things were always said by the nurses and doctors when he was alive I Can Only Imagine everyone that worked with him everyday the sadness his partner must have it does break my heart I too lost my husband coincidentally that was the same day my husband died and it was also the same day I was diagnosed with leukemia life is funny I don't mean laugh funny you know what I mean I'm not going to lie the way I found out was terrible I was seeing the the oncologist on call here at the hospital and he said where are your plans I said well dr. aliff told me it would be better to take a break and then do it again meaning start over with the chemo because I was very weak to handle it at a point so I could take his advice and then I literally plan a date or I was going to get my labs and start back up again even changed my insurance because my family didn't want anybody else taking care of me and the oncologist here said to me you will not be seen
seeing Dr Aliff and then he told me why I broke out into tears the last time I seen him he was leaving his new practice and the office and I said they have you promise you're not leaving your practice you promise you're not moving away and he said I promise and I said are you sure cuz I don't feel like you're going to be here and he gave me a hug and took his pinky and made a pinky promise to me and he said I'm not going nowhere I got to keep saving your life and he had that smile on its face so he is the reason I'm alive and he's the reason why I will stay alive because it has nice to me I know now that it was a long process rapini is a difficult disease you can't just take out this type of cancer because it's cancer of blood he is my miracle he is my hero he always will be and I hope you all know that so many hearts are broken I'm sorry that I didn't find out until yesterday I would have been there , to the aliff family and Robbie mr. mrs. Aliff the son you raised was one of the most beautiful people on this Earth inside and out and you raised him with such on and I know he loves Robbie very much he must be broken I can bet you one thing I don't know what happens on the other side but I do know if he's on the other side and he's able to help people God will definitely make him an angel because he created him for all of us you should be very proud of the man you erase my condolences to everyone that loves him especially his most beloved family !
Thanks for bringing him into this world NO PNE CAN TAKE HIS PLACE O SO THANKFUL TO DR. KASHIF FOR REFERRING ME TO HIM THAT WAS GOD'S PLAN.I LOST THAT TEDDY BEAR WITH THE HRART OF GOLD . I'M SO SAD I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD BE HERE GRIEVING FOR MY DR MY HERO ( MY DOC ) everyone's teddy bear! THANK YOU FOR LITERALLY GIVING ME MY LIFE BACK YOU BEAUTIFUL ANGEL .
Barby R, Coral Springs, Florida
Elisa Ginter
July 24, 2018
Tim Aliff was a close colleague and friend. I often texted him when I needed help on a patients test results or needed him to squeeze a patient in for an evaluation and treatment . Patients always Commented on his warm bedside manner and kindness. He was intelligent and humane. I think of him as a big teddy bear. I have known Tim for about 12 years . He even took care of my husband before he passed of cancer. I trusted him with what I loved most because he was that special. Im sure hes home now and that G-d is very proud of his many acts of kindness that he shared while on this earthly plane .
Never forgotten and always in our hearts - even if they feel broken at the moment.
With my deepest condolences to his loved ones- sincerely , Dr Elisa Ginter
July 23, 2018
It's so hard to lose someone you love, especially when it happens so unexpectedly. Always remember that you have the love and concern of family and friends. So many people care about you and are keeping you all in their thoughts and hearts. Prayers are with you all. Love always, Paul, Barbara, Amie, Andy Becilla
July 18, 2018
wow, what a shock! he was a great doctor and a wonderful person. He shared with me a great deal about his life and his husband Robbie, whom he loved with all his heart. I am with my partner 36 years, and we often talked about life and love and the struggles of keeping ourselves and our partners healthy and happy. what a person, what a man!
Jodi A. Fischer
Gail Moynihan
July 18, 2018
Dr Aliff was an outstanding doctor!! I would tell everyone about him, his simile and uplifting nature would just make you feel good all the time. I send my deepest condolences to his family, I will always remember and miss him, always!!!
Joan Bucholz
July 17, 2018
I am greatly saddened by the passing of Dr. Aliff who I always felt as a great man and kind hearted doctor. He helped me through my cancer explaining every detail from the cancer and what is expected in my treatment.
Dr. Aliff was taken from us too early and will missed by all the people he touched.
Sending my deepest condolences to the Aliff Family.
Barbara Bleich
July 12, 2018
Dr Aliff was a wonderful Dr and an outstanding man. He gently reassured me that I would be healthy and calmed my nerves. I couldn't ask for a better Dr to oversee me through the hardest time of my life. His compassion and love for his patients were undeniable. I am so saddened by his loss and will always remember him. My deepest condolences to the family; A life taken too early. RIP Dr Aliff
Jessenia Magua
July 10, 2018
I am saddened to hear of this sudden passing. Out of all the doctors I have had to consult at Broward Health Coral Springs, my favorite was Dr. Aliff. i always knew I could count on him. He treated my patients with kindness and compassion. What a young age to leave this world. My prayers are with his family and friends. Please know what a fine human and doctor he was to all that met him.
July 10, 2018
Your legend will live on in all the patients lives you touched. I will never forget u standing in my hospital room when I opened my eyes from a long night in the hospital. You kept ur word. U said u would be there early in the to discharge me. I couldn't ask for any earlier then the minute I woke up. I will remember u fondly.
RIP Dr. Aliff
Gail Broder
July 9, 2018
Dr. Aliff provided wonderful care to my father, and was such a help and support to our family in navigating the decisions that needed to be made. I'm so sorry to learn of his untimely passing, and only hope that his family will find comfort in knowing what a blessing his life was to others.
R.A. i
July 9, 2018
Such a great doctor and human being. So sad to hear this news,so sad.
July 8, 2018
I am so sad to hear of Dr. Aliff passing. I had the absolute privilege to work side by side with him in ICU. He was so kind to his Patients and all of the nurses and Dr's he worked with. He and his family will be in our prayers. Octavio Lazaro Yturralde
M Torres
July 7, 2018
I am sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the family find comfort in the words found at Jeremiah 29:11.
Denise B
July 6, 2018
Dr. Aliff is a man and physician that amazed me with his vast knowledge, infectious smile and compassionate heart !!!! I chose him as my oncologist a few years ago and that was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I had the honor of working with him for a short time and I was marveled by his healing nature and then laughed at his unexpected quirkiness. My heart goes out to Robbie and the entire Aliff family as they grieve this tremendous loss. My hope is that the gratefulness of so many surround you all with comfort and provide you with endless support. Thank you Dr. Aliff - you will be greatly missed.
susan slovin
July 5, 2018
To Robbie and the Aliff family:
My deepest condolences on the sudden passing of a cherished colleague.
I had the pleasure of having Tim in my clinic as a Fellow and then watching him blossom as junior attending on the Genitourinary Oncology Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
He was a delight to his patients and showed compassion and determination in his treatment approaches, providing reassurance and hope to them. Over the years, Tim became our "go-to" colleague for our patients who needed care locally during their stays in Florida. They received outstanding medical care and compassion that only Tim could provide. He had an indomitable spirit, a dry wit, and empathetic ear that enabled his patients to get through their medical issues.
Tim's untimely passing has shocked us all; it is a great loss not only to family, friends and patients but to his colleagues as well.
We shall all miss him
Susan Slovin, MD
Genitourinary Oncology Service
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
susan slovin
July 5, 2018
To Robbie and the Aliff family:
My deepest condolences on the sudden passing of a cherished colleague.
I had the pleasure of having Tim in my clinic as a Fellow and then watching him blossom as junior attending on the Genitourinary Oncology Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
He was a delight to his patients and showed compassion and determination in his treatment approaches, providing reassurance and hope to them. Over the years, Tim became our "go-to" colleague for our patients who needed care locally during their stays in Florida. They received outstanding medical care and compassion that only Tim could provide. He had an indomitable spirit, a dry wit, and empathetic ear that enabled his patients to get through their medical issues.
Tim's untimely passing has shocked us all; it is a great loss not only to family, friends and patients but to his colleagues as well.
We shall all miss him
Susan Slovin, MD
Genitourinary Oncology Service
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Michael Morris
July 5, 2018
It was an honor and privilege to have trained and worked with Tim at Columbia and MSK. He was an outstanding and caring physician, colleague, and friend. His loss is one that will be felt by so many of his former colleagues and patients, and he will be missed by all.
July 5, 2018
To Robbie and the Aliff family:
My very deepest condolences on this great and sudden loss of our dear friend and colleague.
I remember Tim during his training as both my Fellow and junior faculty member in the GU service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He was a caring and loving physician, had an unusual wit and could always see the brighter alternative to any problem. He was our "go to" person when we needed to provide care for our patients in the Ft. Lauderdale area and we were always assured of outstanding care.
We are all shocked and dismayed at his passing and cannot express enough our great sadness at his passing.
We shall always remember his indomitable spirit and the positivity and joy that he provided to his patients.
Susan Slovin, MD
Genitourinary Oncology Service
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Jeff Schneider, MD
July 5, 2018
I have worked with Tim for more than a decade and always admired his caring and humanistic approach with all of the patients we shared including a recent family member of mine. He has touched the lives of so many patients and peers. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered. My most heartfelt condolences to his entire family.
July 4, 2018
I will never forget your beautiful smile as you tell those wonderful stories time and time again. Working with you for 12 years and getting to know you was wonderful. Those tricks you used to play on me, what beautiful memories of you Dr Aliff. You were an excellent physician and a wonderful human being, a friend like no other. RIP Dr Aliff.
July 4, 2018
You will be missed tremendously by your medical colleagues. It was an honor to know you Tim.
Carrie Greenspan MD
Jon Greenseid
July 4, 2018
Your legacy will be the patients whose lives you saved. My wife Giulie is one of them. As said below you saved my wife's life, how I wish I could have saved yours!!!
You will never be forgotten.
Our prayers and thoughts are with Robbie and the entire Aliff family
Giulie and Jon Greenseid
Maribeth Schmidt
July 4, 2018
Dr. Aliff was a rare and wonderful person. He was an invaluable resource to me for difficult patient situations. No matter what his schedule, he found the time to review the situation and provide advice. He somehow found the time for all of us, and always with a kind word and a huge smile.
Mattie Brown
July 4, 2018
I am saddened to read of Dr, Aliff's passing. In November 2016, a few weeks after breast cancer surgery, I developed a blood clot and was admitted to hospital, where Dr. Aliff treated me. He also assisted in helping me to find a hemotologist who accepted my insurance, since his practice did not. To Dr. Aliff's family, he was a gift to medicine and went above and beyond the call of duties. My heart grieve with yours.
Carole Keitel
July 4, 2018
You saved my life. How I wish I could have saved yours.
Carole Keitel
July 4, 2018
Kind thoughts the with the family at this difficult time of grief. May the words at Matthew 5:4 gives the family comfort and hope as you cope
with your loss.
My sincere condolences.
Lori
July 3, 2018
What an honor and joy to work with him for a short amount of time. A very rare gentleman, a loving and caring physician,, loved watching his face light up when he would tell stories..will surely miss him.. may you Rest In Peace Dr Aliff
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