I worked front desk in back in the early 1990 with the whole amazing crew! Plantation Peds.... I was thinking of him and see that he passed. He had a high spirited personality and was really positive and upbeat.  Dr. Halle, Dr. Morrison and Dr. Hiltz made a great team!! His blue eyes were a stunner!  He will certainly be missed and I know he made a huge difference!
Fondly,
Barbara Morrison  (no relation to Dr. M)

I was surprised to hear the news of Doctor Mark Tafeen's passing. I remember how he would always wear vacation clothes dotted with exotic parrots and animals whenever I went to see him for my annual checkups. He always had a way of making a person laugh and the tinges of sarcasm in his speech added more to his personality. Rest in peace.

May Dr. Tafeen’s memory be a blessing. Ellen, Harley, Lilli & Abbi Sachs

We express our deepest sympathy on the loss of a wonderful pediatrician , Dr. Tafeen was a great Doctor and had a good sense of humor too . He will be greatly missed . 

Dr. Tafeen was a caring, and dedicated doctor.  He will be greatly missed! 

Met Mark Tafeen after the birth of my first born Beth in 1975 and he was the most caring individual doctor that I have ever met . 3 years later we lost a baby boy same day and Mark was my savior . He tried every possible scenario to save my son but it was not to be. Needless to say I was an emotional mess for about a year and Mark was always there to talk to me no matter what he was doing day or night . What a wonderful human being he was . Fast forward to 2019 and my daughter was still using him for a pediatrician for My 2 granddaughters . A mensch in every sense of the word . Our whole family felt like he was part of us and treated me like a sister ...  He will be  greatly missed . Donna and Steve Falk

I met Dr Tafeen in the summer of 1994 when looking for a pediatrician for my two year old. We had just moved from NY and I spent the better part of an hour at the end of his work day talking about his practice and pediatric medicine. The decision was made, and all three of my kids were his patients over the years. I always appreciated his sense of style, his dry humor and straight up information about whatever health issue that came up. Years later, I had the opportunity to work at West Broward Pediatrics and enjoyed being part of the team. You made quite an impression on so many families, and you will be truly missed.

Sending my condolences to the tafeen family. Thank you dr. Tafeen for being such a caring doctor not only to my daughter E’laysia  but to all of your patients. You will be truly missed.

Heaven gained a true angel, I lost my hero.   April 13th 1982 5:30AM  I'll never forget this Doctor walking up to my bedside with the most beautiful eyes I ever saw, the first words we spoke together was that something was wrong with my newborn baby boy.  He advised us to get to Jackson that very day as he would if Michael was his own child.     Dr. Tafeen made all the arrangements for us to have the best Pediatric surgeon and Oncologist they had along with a new partner he was bringing on Dr. Morrison who was interning at the time.  It was a long 10 year journey but thanks to Dr. Tafeen's help and decisions, Michael beat his cancer and is a successful 38 year old.  My hero will be greatly missed taking care of our daughter's 2 children but will forever be in our hearts.  I hope to see him again one day riding his bike though heaven hopefully eating Indian food and I know he's looking down taking care of his family he loved so much.  
Diane and Ray Shelton, Mike and Michael Mulligan, Kim, Albert, Bryson and Luke Miller  

The thought of losing Mark's adamant voice and expecting results for "the best" is daunting.  He challenged us all to be more than we imagined.  We will mourn his loss and work to live up to his challenges.  His inspiring championship of the arts is legendary.  His love for his family is enduring.

With loving memories of your kindness, generosity, and humor...it was truly a pleasure working for you....love you, Christy

Mark was a beloved member of the family of arts supporters who  have sustained arts programming at Appalachian State University for many years. With his wife Nancy, Mark served as a member of the Founders Society and Advisory Board for An Appalachian Summer Festival, and as a valued donor for both An Appalachian Summer Festival and the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts.  Mark's wisdom, intelligence, energy, spirit, humor and compassion for others was an inspiration for all who knew him, and all of these traits, combined with his passion for the arts, will be long remembered and sorely missed. 

OBITUARY

Mark Ira Tafeen

April 23, 1944 – March 29, 2020

Star of David Memorial Gardens Cemetery & Funeral Chapel

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