Muzaffer Cicek, Ph.D.
Friday, November 25, 1966
Date of Death:
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Age:
45 years old
Visitation
Date: Monday June 25, 2012
Time: 5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Friday, November 25, 1966
Date of Death:
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Age:
45 years old
Friday, November 25, 1966
Date of Death:
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Age:
45 years old
Muzaffer Cicek, Ph.D.
Muzaffer Cicek, Ph.D.
Muzaffer (“Muzo”) Cicek, Ph.D., 45, of Rochester, died Sunday, June 24, 2012 at his home, following a long illness.
Dr. Cicek was born in Ankara, Turkey on November 25, 1966 to Mirza and Makbule Cicek. He holds a Master’s degree in Food Engineering from Ankara University in Turkey, as well as a Master’s degree and Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, VA.
Muzaffer completed professional training in the Department of Cancer Biology, Lerner Research Institute at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH. Prior to his death, he was an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Muzaffer married Mine Sengur in Istanbul, Turkey on December 12, 1992, and moved to the US in 1993. He was well known for his love of cooking, and most enjoyed spending time with family and close friends.
He is survived by his wife, Mine, son Hakan, and daughter Melis, all of Rochester; his mother, Makbule; brother Zafer; and sister Leyla, all of Ankara, Turkey.
A private service will be held at 5pm on Monday, June 25, 2012 at the Macken Funeral Home in Rochester. Visitation will follow from 5:45 – 7:00pm.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Muzaffer Cicek, Ph.D. has received the following condolences.
Dear Mine and family,
I am so very sorry to have heard the news, and send my belated sympathy to you and all the family. What a tragic, sad loss. I know what a good husband and father that Muzaffer was, and how bravely he faced this illness. My heartfelt wish is that you know that we are thinking of you.
Gloria
My deepest sympathy to Muzo's family for their loss. Muzo was a wonderful person and an excellent scientist. I feel blessed to have met him. I wish strength and courage to his family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Christina Koutsari
Mine,
Muzaffer was a good man, and he will be missed. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Doug and Vanessa
Mine,
I am so sorry and sadden to hear about the lose of Muzaffer. Though the times were few that I saw or spoke with him, I will remember him as a kind and gentle person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
My deepest sympathies to you, Mine, and your family. Muzo was a friend and collegue with whom I and Kuniaki shared many great times at meetings and in the lab. He was always so warm and friendly even in the face of illness. We will miss him greatly.
Mine and Hakan and family, although we never had the privilege of meeting your husband and father, we feel your loss deeply. Having gotten to know Hakan through Matthew, Dr. Cicek must have been a wonderful man to have raised such an outstanding son in Hakan. Our deepest condolences and prayers are with you all. May you find comfort during this very difficult, sad time. Sincerely, Erin and Bill Nystrom
Dear Mine and children and family members,
My sincere condolences and prayers are with you. I remember the occasions when Muzaffer and you visited our home at the lab Xmas parties and the fun we had with gift exchanges. Your loss has to be so deep. There are no words...you are in my prayers.
Linda Thibodeau
Mine and family, words alone cannot convey the depth of sadness I feel. Know that you are in my thoughts and my fervent wish that comfort will come with the loving memories of life shared.
Julie
My heartfelt sympathies to you and your family on the loss of Muzaffer. There are really no words to make this any less difficult . Mine, I hope that you know how loved you and your children are in this community. My thoughts are with you during this time.
Lisa