Dr. Metcalf was my longitudinal clinic mentor when I was a UB medical student from 1994-1998. He had such a profound impact on me that we kept in touch with annual Christmas cards for >20 years since I graduated from UB. I am so deeply saddened to find out about his passing after my Christmas card was sent back to me in Boston "return to sender" yesterday. Dr. Metcalf was the epitome of kindness and compassion, and was the ultimate clinician educator. He taught me SO much about how to take care of patients and be a great physician. I remember feeling both anxious and excited the first few times he let me assist in cauterizing skin tags. He built my confidence and made me feel more like a medical resident than a medical student. He had a huge impact on both the physician and person I am today. I am an endocrinologist and clinical educator at Harvard Medical School affiliates, and there is no doubt that Dr. Metcalf has influenced the way that I treat and educate medical students, medical residents and endocrinology fellows to this day. For all of the years that I have known and corresponded with Dr. Metcalf he spoke so proudly of his grandchildren, children, and wife Kaaren, even after her sad passing, and humbly spoke of his work at Lighthouse and on different boards after retirement. Rest in eternal peace, Dr. Metcalf. You left such a tremendous legacy and impact on this world. I will miss you greatly. 

Brian and I are sadden to learn about Harry’s passing. Harry touched so many lives, someone so special will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Brian and Janice McGovern

The Rath family is keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. His legacy will live on and he will never be forgotten. Mary Lou was happy to deliver fresh sticky buns and speak to him just last week. They were close for so many years xoxo RIP Dr Metcalf

To Dr. Metcalf's family,

I had the privilege of working with Dr. Metcalf/Highgate Medical Group at Lockport Memorial Hospital many years ago. Dr. Metcalf was a dedicated physician who always had time for his patients and the staff. His skill as a physician and his kind demeanor was appreciated by all. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss.

Respectfully,

D.Beth Jennings

Marc and Family

Brian and I are so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. You are in our prayers!

To All the Metcalfs,

I was so very sorry to read of your father’s death. When he would come back from Florida, we would always get together for lunch at the Creekview. I will miss that!

I began as a math tutor and ended up cherishing my friendship with both your parents.

I loved Kaaren’s artwork and always looked forward to the cards and notes she would send to me.

Your parents would pick apples from their yard and bring them to me for Saint Brigid’s Food Pantry.

They were good and caring people and you were all fortunate to be chosen and loved by them.

May God bless your families in a very special way and keep you safe at this most difficult time.

Fondly,

Mary Ann Gerstle

To the Metcalf family. You have my sincerest condolences of The passing of Dr. Metcalf.

My family has known him since he started in Practice with Drs. Joyce, and Haines, on Bailey Ave, almost across from Police Station #16. Until his retirement from Practice when the office wa on Young’s Road.

He was a very nice, and gentle man, who tended to our medical needs, and never talked down to us. Every so often my husband and I would see, him at the Gourmet dinners in Canada, sponsored by The Niagara Parks, at the Queenston Heights Restaurant. We will always remember him as always a gracious and thorough physician.

Dear Marc and family,

We were so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dave and Mary Lou Rogers

Harry was a respected physician, a leader in the medical community and a founder of a respected medical group. Yet he was more than that. He was a gentleman, he was understated, he had a smile on his face. Harry was a good guy! It was always a pleasure to see him at the Country Club of Buffalo where he always offered a warm greeting. My condolences are with the family.

Robert Fine