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Death Date:
Monday, October 05, 2009
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Yahrzeit Date:
18 Tishrei 5770 |
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Funeral Date:
Thursday, October 08, 2009
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Funeral Time:
12:30 PM |
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Funeral Place:
Holy Blossom Temple
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Cemetery:
Holy Blossom Memorial Park
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Cemetery Section:
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Shiva Address:
55 Prince Arthur, Townhouse 59, Toronto, Ontario, M5R 1B3
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Shiva Direction & Info:
Dupont west of Avenue Road, turn
south onto Bedford, 55 Prince
Arthur Avenue is located at south
west corner of Bedford and Prince
Arthur.
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Notice:
GRIESDORF, Michael - It is with the greatest
and most heartfelt sorrow that we announce the
passing of Michael Griesdorf, after a sudden
epileptic seizure. Beloved son of Jane and Gary
Griesdorf, loving brother of Wendy Griesdorf
and Jonathan Rowe. He will be forever loved and
missed by his uncle Norman Griesdorf and aunt
Jeniva Berger, his aunt and uncle Wilma and
Monte Kwinter and all of his many cousins, who
adored him. Michael was a most accomplished
young man. He received his undergraduate degree
from Princeton University and his PhD from
Harvard University in International Relations.
He used his exceptional education and
brilliance to serve others, joining the United
Nations Department of Peace Keeping Operations,
working in the Congo's most dangerous and
desolate areas in their efforts to help bring
stability to the region. Upon his return he
continued his work with the U.N. in New York
City, a city he loved passionately, and was
looking forward to furthering his work with his
colleagues there. Accolades of his love of
humanity, his warmth, and his generosity of
spirit are giving his family courage. He will
be forever in our hearts. Funeral services at
Holy Blossom Temple, 1950 Bathurst Street
(south of Eglinton) on Thursday, October 8,
2009 at 12:30 p.m. Interment Holy Blossom
Memorial Park. Due to the festival of Sukkot
and Simcha Torah, shiva will commence Sunday
evening October 11th with services at 8:00 p.m.
at 55 Prince Arthur Avenue. Shiva will
continue at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October
12th, and conclude at 5:00 p.m., so that the
family can attend evening services at Holy
Blossom Temple. Donations may
be made to the Michael Griesdorf
Memorial Fund c/o The Benjamin Foundation, 3429
Bathurst Street, Toronto, M6A 2C3,
416-780-0324, www.benjamins.ca. Donations will
be directed to the following charities, UNICEF
and Holy Blossom Temple Rose Window Restoration
Fund.
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Charity:
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Donation:
Michael Griesdorf Memorial Fund
c/o The Benjamin Foundation
3429 Bathurst Street, Toronto
M6A 2C3 (416) 780-0324
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Other Information:
Shiva will continue at 2:00
p.m. on Monday, October 12th,
and conclude at 5:00 p.m.,
so that the family can attend
evening services at Holy
Blossom Temple.
In lieu of food to the
family, please make a
donation to the Food Bank or
Michael Griesdorf Memorial
Fund.
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