BORN

1929

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park & Funeral Home

2853 SUNSET POINT RD

Clearwater, Florida

Ali Keskiner Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 31, 2015.

Keskiner, Ali



Dr. Ali Keskiner, a pioneering psychiatrist, originally educated in Istanbul, Turkey and Montreal, Quebec, died on Tuesday morning at his home in Clearwater Florida. He was 86 years old.



Dr. Keskiner was born on March 10, 1929 in Kirsehir, Turkey. At a young age he was sent to Istanbul to study at Galatasaray Lyceum and then attended Istanbul University where he graduated in 1955. Following graduation Dr. Keskiner moved to Canada where he received his degree in psychiatry from McGill University in 1962. After working at the University of Missouri School of Medicine in St. Louis, he and his family relocated to Clearwater in 1974 to work at Anclote Manor Hospital located in Tarpon Springs. Throughout his time as a physician, Dr. Keskiner held a number of different hospital and university appointments and helped author many research papers advancing psychiatric medicine. He concluded his professional career as Chief of Psychiatry at Bay Pines VA Medical Center in St. Petersburg where he treated veterans from various foreign wars. Dr. Keskiner was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. He loved traveling with family and friends, watching soccer and was an avid tennis player. Dr. Keskiner is survived by his wife Cindy, his sons Aydin & Rod, his stepsons Sean and Tim, and their combined eight grandchildren. A memorial service will be held April 15 at 10 am at Sylvan Abbey located at 2853 Sunset Point Road. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his honor to Suncoast Hospice.

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March 25, 2019

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Michael Harris

Dear friend, you are sorely missed. You brought great value with your friendship and understanding for all. Cindy, you brought him great joy .

June 19, 2015

We will miss you and always remember you with good memories.

Gundogdu family (izmir)

April 20, 2015

Judy Mundy

Dear Cindy and family, I am so sorry for your loss and keep you in my prayers. You have some beautiful memories of times with Ali. I thank God for sharing him with you. He was a gift.

April 14, 2015

Lori Kodanaz

"Aliumca" was a name spoken with so much love and passion in the family. Your good buddy, Aytekin, always recalled you with fondness and love as did everyone in the Kodanaz family. Peace to all.

April 14, 2015

latife mamkolu

My dear uncle Al I always love you so much , you were my mothers hero and also my hero
I will always remember you with wonderful memories, your strenght and joy of living will aiways lead me, rest in peace my dear uncle Prof Dr Latife Mamkolu

April 14, 2015

Asuman&ahmet Aydn

It was only a Year ago. We had great time together. You will be in our hearts forever .
Dear Cindy,Aydn ,Murad and all his grandchildren we are sending our condolences and be sure we are here as a part of our big Family .

Posted by Asuman&ahmet Aydn

April 13, 2015

Nazli Kayan

Dear Family & Friends of Ali,
There are no words to express the deep sorrow of losing a loved one nor are there any to console this terrible feeling. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Ali was my father's closest friend. He will be missed as he meant so much to my Baba. We love you Ali and you will never be forgotten.

April 13, 2015

Arlene & Phil Celli

Phil and I will never forget Ali's kindness and compassion during Phil's illness this past year. We will truly miss him. Our thoughts are with you Cyndy during this difficult time.

April 13, 2015

Asuman&ahmet Aydn

This is the moment that words are never adequate to express my feelings.I was lucky because I had a chance to spend much more time than other family members here. He was more than an uncle. That's why it hurts more.Thank God we have a Lot of memories With him to remember.He will live in our hearts and thoughts now. We'll Miss you so much Uncle Ali.

Posted by Asuman&ahmet Aydn

April 12, 2015

Sami & Kat Kasselyas

Cyn, We're deeply saddened by the news of your loss. We pray that God will grant you the strength needed to get through this moment in your life. Our most sincere condolences.

April 12, 2015

Dear Uncle we will never forget you. And we always remember your bright smiling face. Unfortunately we met for very short times.

April 11, 2015

EMRE GUNDOGDU

Dear uncle Ali, you smiling face wil not be forgotten.

April 8, 2015

Yurdanur & Teoman AKALIN

Dr. Ali keskiner was a person we loved and respected. His love and consideration for all others, his knowledge, his sense of humor and many other wonderful attributes will be missed. He will , however, will live forever in our harts. We send our condolonces to Cindy and the entire family. Yurdanur & Teoman Akaln

April 8, 2015

Leokadia Bryk

My heart goes out to you Cindy and the rest of your family......you were blessed with a precious person and am sure your many memories will comfort you in the days ahead. You spoke so highly and lovingly of Ali ,which meant he was so dear to you. I'll be praying the Lord comfort you through others in the days ahead. You can always call me. Lee Bryk (Zephyrhills)

April 7, 2015

Jayne Neel

Was so sorry to know of Dr. Keskiner's passing. Such a gentleman & fine Dr.
Thoughts & prayers to Cindy & family.

April 6, 2015

Leon Greenberg

My condolences to all. He will be missed

April 6, 2015

Anne VonCannon

Ali will be missed! Such a special person, loving husband, father and grandfather and friend! Prayers to Cindy and boys!

April 6, 2015

Tony Taylor

My sincere condolences to the Keskiner family... Job well done , my friend.

April 6, 2015

Gokhan MAMACI

There is so much to tell about him, and all good from my sight. He was a great man with honor and dignity. He was a loving husband, a good and dedicated father to his sons. He touched many lives of his family and people around him. He is being loved by all his family members, no expceptions. I could get to know him only 9 years ago, too late to my taste and lost him too early. He will always reside in my sweetest memories. Farewell Ali amca, may your light shine where ever you are now.

Posted by Gokhan MAMACI

April 6, 2015

Dr. Ellis Hyman

Our sincerest condolences to Cindy and the family. Ali will be missed
by so many who have known him. He was a perfect gentleman with a warm
and loving manner. May his memory always be a blessing to all who
knew him.
Dr. Ellis and Susan Hyman

April 6, 2015

susan Davis

You will be greatly missed..always a smile, forever loving and caring for your wife, Cindy...a great uncle, but few know the story. May God bless your family

April 5, 2015

Kathy Malloy-Frey

Cindy, I'm so sorry for your loss, you and the family are in my prayers. I will miss him and his feet!❤

April 5, 2015

Amy Finch

Cindy so sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you, your family and friends.

April 5, 2015

Everett and Hana, Dameron and Osman

This tribute is to a great man, and his legacy of love, enthusiasm for life, and accomplished contributions to sociey. We honor Cindy and his entire family with our sincere condolences.

April 5, 2015

Todd Klopfer

Cindy, I am so sorry for your loss and pain. I always enjoyed talking with Ali. He was a wealth of knowledge.

April 5, 2015

Ayse Keskiner Musullugil

You were my lovely uncle. Just to have such an uncle just like you made me allways happy and I proud of you. You have a special place in my hart. I miss you and Love you forever.
Ayse Keskiner Musullugil

April 5, 2015

Lois Brown

RIP Dr. Keskiner, it was an honor to work with you.

April 5, 2015

sallie and freddie mills mills

dearest Cindy, words fail me. your best friend will always be in your heart. We are grateful that we met Ali. May G-d give you the strength in the days ahead,your family and Ali's family are one, He left you a wonderful gift of family.

April 5, 2015

Michael Harris

Ali....A great man and loving friend is gone but I will remember you, with love, for the rest of my days!

April 5, 2015

Greg Monaco

Ali, you will be missed. A kind and gentle man. A true gentleman. Thank you for the thoughtful conversations and sharing your passion for the beautiful game. I am blessed to have met you.

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