"So saddened in learning of Dr. Aliff?s passing. He was my doctor and such a great guy. Heart breaks for all family friends and patients who knew him. Gone too soon. Thank you Doc for everything. Bless you. Tom K."
In loving memory of
Timothy B Aliff
April 20, 1971 - June 29, 2018
Timothy B. Aliff, M.D., of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, passed away unexpectedly after a short illness on June 29, 2018.
Dr. Aliff was born April 20, 1971, in Morgantown, WV, the son of Onas and Esther Aliff. He is survived by his spouse, Robbie Duguid, of Ft. Lauderdale; his parents, his brother, Christopher W. Aliff; his nephew, Hunter David Wilson;his niece, Autumn Marie Aliff, all of Morgantown, WV; his aunt, Doris Aliff, of Charleston, WV, and several cousins.
Tim was a 1989 graduate of Morgantown High School, Morgantown, WV. He was a David Starr Jordan Scholar at Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, and graduated in 1992 with a B.S. in chemical engineering. He attended medical school at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York, NY, completed internship and residencies atNew York- Presbyterian Hospital in New York, NY, hematology and oncology fellowships at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York, NY, was onstaff at Memorial Sloan-Kettering for one year, after which he joined a private oncology practice in Ft. Lauderdale.
Dr. Aliff was greatly loved and respected by his family, his friends, his patients and his peers. His patients were the focus of his life, and he was still treating them by phone as he lay in the Emergency Room. He was blessed with dear friends who demonstrated their love for him throughout his life and who were him in his final days.
In accordance with his wishes, his body was cremated; and a memorial service in his honor and in celebration of his life, will be held at Fred Hunter Memorial Services, 718 S. Federal Highway, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 33316 on July 28, 2018, from 2 PM to 5 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of Broward County.
Tributes
"Dear friends and family of the wonderful Dr. Aliff, I'm sure there's not anyone who knew him you didn't know what an amazing doctor and person he was. He is the reason that I still have my husband and together we have our complete family. He was a blessing from heaven to our family and he will be with us always. The world lost an angel too soon. "
"Dear Aliff family, my name is Irma Roesch and my husband Matthew was a cancer patient of Dr. Aliff... my husband trusted Dr. Aliff since day 1. He was a warm and caring person, I just found out and I'm saddened by these news. As young as my husband... I still can't believe it. God Bless you all. R.I.P. Dr. Aliff"
"Dear Aliff Family, my name is Cicily Mitchell, my Mother is a patient of Dr, Aliff, to say we as a family are heartbroken to learn of Dr, Aliff's passing would be an understatement. You have no idea, how kind, warm, empathetic he was in developing a plan in treating my Mom's cancer.. We will be making a donation to the Broward County Humane Society in his honor. We miss you Dr, Aliff, you are valued, you were more than a doctor, you were ours."
"I feel your hurt. I loved him and told him that many times. Best doctor ever"
"Dear Esther and Onas, Roger and I were both saddened to learn of the loss of your son, Tim. I will always hold his memory dear to my heart. When I contacted him to discuss treatment options for my breast cancer, he said to me, ?If I were advising my mother, this is what I would advise her to do?.? There was something about his statement that touched me and convinced me that his opinion was the one I would trust. Thank you both for sharing the gift of your son with so many grateful people. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Imogene and Roger Foster"
"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 I?d never let anyone else perform a BMB on me as he had the most gentle touch. I love knowing I put a smile on his face as I practiced yoga hooked up to my chemo drip. I don?t think I will ever find a doctor I feel as comfortable with or love as much as Dr, Aliff. He is truly angel and I will never forget him. My heartfelt condolences to his family. Lisa Ponczek"
"My husband and I were so sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Aliff. My husband was lucky enough that Dr. Aliff was on call the night his ER visit turned into an unexpected cancer diagnosis. Without the aggressive treatment my husband received, he could have easily lost his life at the age of 46. Dr. Aliff was the most caring and understanding doctor we could have asked for during my husband's cancer treatment. He never hesitated to expertly, yet plainly, explain things and listen to every concern either of us had at any time. He was patient and compassionate and it seemed he was available to us at all hours of the day or night. He answered countless, frantic, middle of the night questions and always made us feel informed and well taken care of. We held the utmost respect for Dr. Aliff. His smile was infectious and his kindness was broad. We feel as though we lost a close member of our family. He will be missed but remembered fondly. To his spouse Robbie, his parents, brother, nieces and nephews, we are so sorry he was taken from you, but know that he touched, helped and saved the lives of many. May he rest in peace. Greg and Carol Solowsky Coral Springs"
"He was the best doctor. He took great care of me. I was his very first patient when he started working in Coral Springs florida. I trusted and loved him. He was so caring. I will miss him very much. I still can?t believe he is not with us anymore. I am truly shocked and sad Phyllis kaltz"
"Marsha Hoffman on July 18 Dr. Aliff was my husband's doctor for over 10 years. He gave my husband all those years of life that others said couldn't happen. He was more than a doctor, he was a friend. There are no words to explain how important he was to us. The world was a better place with Dr, Aliff in it, and those of us who were lucky enough to know him, will miss him greatly. I hope his family can take some comfort in the knowledge that he was so special and so important to so many."
"Dr. Aliff was special. He was my favorite doctor for 3 years and he cared so much about his patients. I had been in there just two weeks before and finding out from the newspaper that he passed away broke my heart. Dr. Aliff will be missed, may he rest in peace. -LaRene and Bill Thompson"
" Ruthann Marrs Dr Aliff what?s my Oncologist since February 2012. When I met him I felt at home right away he was caring and loving and really felt that he can?t about all of you from your head to your toes. I was scared to take the medicine and he talk to me but he said you are the patient it?s your decision he always made me feel like I was in charge of me even though I knew he was. He was a gentleman he was kind and gentle and when I got the call I couldn?t stop Crying. I had to go to the new doctor in his office Tuesday and I was so upset I hoped I was in a dream and he would walk in the door but he didn?t I?m issued doctor I know you?re watching us and you?re in a better place but it?s just so hard to let go I will never forget you and I will put every doctor up to the standard that you live by till we meet again rest in peace"
"Dr. Aliff was an incredible physician and person. He treated my husband in conjunction with Sylvester Miami Oncologist. He loved his patients and showed a kindness that is unparalleled. When he left UM to go to Tamarac practice, we were sad but hopeful that it would be a good choice. This medical community is a much sadder place for his passing. We wish his family words of comfort. Sometimes the best leave too soon. "
"Dear Dr Aliff. I miss you so much already. You are the best ever. No words can say what I feel in my heart. I can only think off a song lyric. ? you are my special angel, sent from up above.......?. So sorry Robbie and family"
"Dr Aliff was my oncologist since 2009. He was the most caring and compassionate Dr. I could have never gone thru what I had without the kindness that he had in his heart. I never hated going to this Dr because of the smile on his face that always made you feel better.. He was one of the treating Drs that was tending to my father in the hospital days before Dr Aliff passed. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. This is a loss for all of his patients. "
"Working as the oncology pharmacist at Broward Health Coral Springs I worked closely with Dr. Aliff. He was one of my favorite physicians and he was always so pleasant. When I started the oncology committee he gladly volunteered to be a part of it. He told me that I should never hesistate to call him with any questions and he would patiently explain to me his rationale on the treatments he chose for his patients. I called him many times with questions and every time I said I was sorry to bother him he always reply that I wasn?t a bother at all. He would share with me funny stories and He always stopped to say hello when he saw me on the floor. I will truly miss Dr. Aliff and my heart is broken as he was such a great man who will be missed by many.
Marie Tucker "
"Dear Robbie and Family,
I am "truly" sorry for your loss!
I worked with Dr. Aliff, in the Tamarac office.
Lots of tears were shed upon our hearing this news !! We're in disbelief.
Most admired about Dr. Aliff, his unpretentious personality. Just a kind, sweet man and loved by all !
Dr. Aliff, I will miss your "amusing" storytelling during our breaks and lunch hour :(
Thank you, for that time. The office, won't be the same without you... It just won't!
RIP our dear comrade "
"My deepest condolences to Dr Aliffs family. As a Pharma rep, he was one of my favorite doctors to visit and gave much time to talk to me. May his memory be eternal. Rest In Peace Dr Aliff! "
"Dr. Aliff was the only doctor to discover my blood disorder. I am shocked to hear of his passing and offer my condolences to his family and friends. Forever grateful, Joni McCormack"
" So sorry to read about Dr. Aliff's passing. He was an extraordinary Doctor who cared for his patience with such attention to detail. His staff seemed to love him too. I am forever grateful for his compassionate care. May he rest in peace. My condolences to Tim's family. "
"One of the nicest pleasant caring people I have known. Praying for family and friends "
"Dr Aliff treating my mother n law when we found out she had stGe 4 brain cancer, he was kind, honest, very knowledgeable and explained everything all the way till it was her time. He always greated me in hallways as I work at one of the hospitals he was affiliated with and always asked how my husband was. He was always smiling and yet never treated anyone as they where bothering him. Dr Aliff was a wonderful doctor and the Coral Springs community will greatly miss him. To his family thank you for allowing all of us to be in his great presence. My prayers are will all of you. "
"As a fellow physician who knew and worked with Tim since he started his career in South Florida, it is such a deep personal loss and a loss to the medical community he served. He was dedicated personable physician, and just a ? good person ? who lost his life too early. Caring, kind and always on top of his game.......he will be sorely missed. My deepest condolences to his family, and his loved ones. At a loss of words........ JJG"
"We are so sad to hear of Dr. Aliff's passing. For several years he has been my mom's doctor. He had been helping her through stage 4 cancer treatments. I had the opportunity to meet him once and he was patient, kind and supportive of our family during a very tough time. My brother, also a physician, took my mom to Dr. Aliff just two weeks ago and very much appreciated his objective approach to our mom's illness. It is sad to see such a dedicated physician and kind soul leave us at such a young age. Our sympathies to his family and to all those that he touched throughout his life. "
"I was shocked and saddened to hear about the passing of Dr. Aliff. He was my husbands doctor and he was an awesome person. He will be greatly missed as a motivator!!!! I pray for his family has strength during this difficult time. Dr. Aliff touched the lives of so many and he will be greatly missed!!! We will never forget you.
Sincerely,
The Lewin Family "
"So sad to hear of dr.aliff passing. He was such a kind and caring doctor . He treated my mom so well at the end of her cancer journey and my family and I will never forget that. My condolences to his family and friends. An amazing doctor is gone but the mark he left will forever be remembered "
"To: Timothy Aliff Doctor aliff was the best doctor anyone can have he would just break things down slowly for you so you would understand everything that was going on. I can?t believe my favorite doc is really gone so sudden I just seen him last week to I?m just glad I stopped him one day to appreciate all he?s done for me. He helped me get better, I was Diagnosed with aplastic aneamia a blood disorder that no one in Coral Springs medical field could figure out, doc. Aliff is the one that figured out what was wrong with me you know. I didn?t even really kno aliff but I?m so happy he had those talks with me about my condition n what I have to stay away from. In loving memory Timothy Aliff I loved this doctor yeah he was very good at what he did and gone like that it?s shocking now I have to find a new doc which I don?t really want to now. From: Zackary Adams"