Rita Stern Gvili

STERN GVILI, Rita

Passed away in Israel surrounded by her family and friends on December 22nd, 2019. Beloved wife of David. Devoted mother of Gilad, Aviv, Adi, and Jordan. Cherished daughter of Edward and the very missed Nili. Adored sister and sister-in-law of Howard, Mark and Racquel. Loving aunt of Samara, Cara, and Dustin. Loved by the entire Gvili clan in Israel and the U.S. She will be forever loved and greatly missed.

The burial will take place in Israel.

The Shiva will be held at Terrace Gardens Retirement Residence, 3705 Bathurst St., Toronto, M5M 2X4.

Date of Death: Sunday, December 22, 2019

Yahrzeit Day: 24 Kislev

Date of Funeral: Monday, December 23, 2019

Time of Funeral: 11:00 AM

Memorial Service Location: Steeles Memorial Chapel Service

Burial Service Location: Burial in Israel

Shiva Details: Shiva visits Monday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Shiva concludes Wednesday evening following visitation.

Shiva Location: 3705 Bathurst St., Toronto, M5M 2X4

Message of Condolence

Posted on 22.12.2019 - 3:35 PM

Yuffa Family

So sorry to hear such bad news ברוך דיין האמת my sincere condolences

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Posted on 22.12.2019 - 4:20 PM

Wendi Richmond Tobias

Dear Carrie, Cheryl, Darren and Uncle Paul, so very sorry to hear of Rita’s passing. Our sincerest condolences to the whole family. I have fond memories of Rita when we were all kids.

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Posted on 22.12.2019 - 4:34 PM

Hava Aharoni

Dear Eddie and family, I was deeply saddened by the news of Rita's passing. My heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow. ברוך דיין האמת, תהא נשמתה צרורה בצרור החיים ושאתה אדי לא תדע עוד צער

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Posted on 22.12.2019 - 5:32 PM

Cliff Stein - Calgary

I am so very saddened to hear of Rita's passing and my condolences to David, Howard, Mark and families. Rita was a wonderful person and a great friend and the memories of her sunny disposition shall endure!

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Posted on 22.12.2019 - 7:23 PM

Brenda Saltzman

My condolences

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Posted on 22.12.2019 - 8:25 PM

Aimee Walton

Hi guys. I am beside myself. What Happened. Can someone please call me? 647-588-5824

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Posted on 22.12.2019 - 9:33 PM

Danielle Morris

We are so sorry for your loss. Baruch Dayan HaEmet. May her memory be eternal. Alan and Dani Morris

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Posted on 22.12.2019 - 10:04 PM

MARSHA SILVERBERG

I only met Rita on a couple of occasions but she was engaging, warm and took an interest in what was happening in my life; losing my mother ! Rita told me that it would take a year to not have the “ugly face cry” anymore. She spoke with me from the heart and shared her own feeling about losing her beloved mother. We spoke on a spiritual level and about her feelings on “the other side”. Rita believed that life continued on the other side and that our mothers we’re always with us. Hopefully she is now with her mother Who she loved, adored and missed so intensely. My sincere condolences to get four beautiful sons, father, husband , brothers and extended family. May the memories and love you shared give you strength at this time. Rita is always with you. Marsha Silverberg

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Posted on 22.12.2019 - 10:27 PM

Sharon Machat

You always had a wonderful big heart. And you'll always have a place in mine.

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Posted on 22.12.2019 - 10:50 PM

Daphna Grossman

I am so shocked have read the message tonight on Facebook. Thank you for posting as I would have not known. Rita was such a beautiful and warm person and my beloved babysitter. Please accept my condolences. May her memory be for a blessing. My heart aches for all of you.

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Posted on 23.12.2019 - 8:58 AM

Monique Auerbach

So sorry to hear of the tragic news of Rita's passing. Wishing the Stern and Richmond families comfort in knowing she is at peace. I will always remember Rita for her strength, vitality and her deep devotion to family. Monique Auerbach

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Posted on 23.12.2019 - 10:42 AM

The Ranot Family

Dear Stern and Gvili Families- We are so sorry for the loss of Rita. We have known her for many, many years due to her long friendship with Steve's sister, Osnat. We would see her every time we visited Israel and always enjoyed getting caught up - especially hearing stories of her boys of whom she was so proud. Our deepest condolences to you for the terrible loss of such a wonderful person. Rhonda, Steve, Cailey and Jake Ranot

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Posted on 23.12.2019 - 12:23 PM

Judy & Wayne Richmond

Dear Howard, Mark, Racquel and the Gvili family. Wayne and I were shocked to hear about the passing of your beloved Rita!! She always had a smile on her face and we always enjoyed seeing her when she came to Toronto. She was definitely taken away too young and too early.May the wonderful memories you have of Rita, help sustain you during these very difficult times. (We are out of the country so won’t be able to come to the shiva but please know other thoughts and prayers are with all of you).

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Posted on 24.12.2019 - 6:51 PM

Susan Sever

Dear Eddy Please accept our very sincere condolences. May her memory be a blessing. Susan Sever and family

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Posted on 24.12.2019 - 9:32 PM

Sandy and Mike Feldstein

Gilad, and family - Michael (although he was just a little boy) and I have such fond memories of time spent with you and your mom, and later on your brothers, when you were in preschool and nursery school in Toronto, and then the first few visits after moving to Israel. She was so full of life and energy, and loved nothing more than to spend her time with all of the kids in the school classes, and making play dates with the kids AND the moms. We have often reminisced about those days and the people who part of our lives back then. Mike and I send our heartfelt condolences to your entire family.

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Posted on 25.12.2019 - 5:16 PM

Sandi

So sorry and saddenned by this news...sending love to you and your family. Love Sandi

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Posted on 26.12.2019 - 11:48 AM

Jerry Asner

Shocked to read of the death of Rita...beautiful memories of a young and vibrant Rita. Jerry Asner

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Posted on 26.12.2019 - 5:21 PM

Carol Smaye (Finklestein)

Dear Mark & Family:

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Posted on 26.12.2019 - 5:36 PM

Carol Smaye (Finklestein)

Dear Mark @ Family; my sincere condolences on behalf of the shocking news I received from David Berlad about Rita what a vibrant fun kind person as I remember from camp days and socializing may her soul rest in peace and her fond memories help you get through this difficult time and always.

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Posted on 27.12.2019 - 3:26 PM

Debbie Bauer

I would have attended the funeral and shiva, but just learned of the sad news. I was in the same elementary class as Rita in Associated. I remember her as spirited and lively, and from her photo, she looks like she hasn't changed still - beautiful and happy. Although we have not been in touch for years, I remember her fondly. May you and your family share strength at this difficult time.

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Posted on 29.12.2019 - 8:53 PM

Grace (Grazyna) Kalabis

I am so very saddened to hear the heartbreaking news. My deepest condolences to her four sons and David, her brothers and rest of her family. I have the most wonderful memories of Rita and her family when they were still living here in Toronto which I will always treasure. We lost a beautiful person, I lost a wonderful friend.

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Posted on 14.01.2020 - 5:57 PM

Selena Kovshoff (Fichtenbaum)

I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Rita. I’ve been away and just heard about this tragedy today, January 14th, 2020??Although we weren’t close friends, I had the opportunity to reconnect with her a number of years ago at a High School reunion. My deepest condolences to her husband David, and her handsome sons. May her memory be a blessing.

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Posted on 21.01.2020 - 12:38 PM

Orly Jacobs

Eddie, Howard and Mark My sincere condolences to you all. May fond memories be a source of comfort to you all.

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