Peacefully on October 31, 2016 at the age of  92 at Mackenzie Health Hospital after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Devoted husband of Kay. Loving father and father-in-law of Jeff (Bonnie Lottman), Debi Silver (Lorne). Adored Zaidy of Lorne, Justin, Taryn, Brandon, and great-grandchildren Jacob, Emma, Jack, and Ethan. Dear brother of Sam , Ben and the late Phil, Lou and Ruth Zaretsky. A funeral service will be held Wednesday November 2, 2016 from Steeles Memorial Chapel at 2 p.m. and interment will be at Bathurst Lawn Cemetery in the Stopnitzer section. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society (416) 967-5900.  The family wishes to acknowledge the compassion and care given by the excellent staff at Mackenzie Health.