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Frank Haraf Obituary
Nashville - A native Chicagoan, Dr. Haraf, age 73, passed away April 10, 2019. He received his M.D. from the University of Illinois. He served a Residency at Michael Reese Hospital, and Fellowship at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
He served his country for two years in the United States Navy as Lieutenant Commander.
Dr. Haraf established Cancer Care of East TN, where he practiced for 25 years as a Hematologist-Oncologist.
Upon retirement he became a gentleman farmer, raising cattle and riding horses. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, reading and gardening.
Dr. Haraf was preceded in death by his parents: Sophie & Walter Haraf. He is survived by his wife: Janice; two sons and their wives: Dr. Frank Haraf, Jr and Emily, and Paul Haraf and Johanna; his beloved grandchildren: Conrad, Tripp, Naomi, Miller and Bogan; and siblings: Dr. Daniel Haraf and Barbara Novak.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 30 from 9 - 11 AM at St. Henry Catholic Church, 6401 Harding Pike, Nashville, 37205. Funeral Mass will follow at 11 AM. At a later date, Dr. Haraf will be laid to rest at Holston College Cemetery in Louisville, TN.
Rather than sending flowers, the family requests donations be made to Harmony Family Center, 4901 Montvale Rd, Maryville, TN 37803
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Missy welch
October 27, 2023
My parents wanted to reach out and googled Franks name and were surprised to see he had passed. We have been spending the day reminiscing about what an amazing man he was. So caring and compassionate. We lived on the street in San Diego next to them and Frankie would play in the street with us and Jan was any second mom on the street. Good memories.
May 1, 2019
Dr. Haraf and Jan, became friends when he treated my late husband. Later, our children went to the same school and became friends. Dr. Haraf was a special doctor and friend. My condolences to Jan, Frank, Jr., and Paul. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jamie Hanson
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April (Rutherford)Whetstone
April 28, 2019
Doctor Frank Haraf was my oncologist from 1978 to 1984. And was cured in 1984. He was a great doctor and friend. He would always tell me what was going on with my treatment even thou i was only 4.Talked about his sons and wife to the point that i felt i knew them. He meant a lot to me. I am sorry for your loss.
Janie Houk-Holmes
April 28, 2019
To the Haraf Family,
My heart goes out to you and to everyone who loved him this is such a huge loss.
He was a wonderful physician and man.
Janie Houk Holmes and Jasmine Owen Brown
Richard Antonucci
April 22, 2019
Frank was a great friend and a wonderful physician. He was the best partner one could imagine having and I learned a great deal from him. Frank was a very kind and caring physician and he will be missed greatly by me and my entire family.
Julia Pitts
April 15, 2019
So sad about the loss of this dear man. He was gentle and kind. Loved by his family and adored by his grandchildren!
My condolences to all of his family. He will be missed.
Angela Manning
April 12, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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