Lew Lightstone

Gloria, Sorry to read of Lew's passing. he was a friendly, kind and respectful gentleman and I enjoyed our time together. May you have no future sorrows. Sincerely, Frances

I was so sad to hear of the passing of your beloved father, Lew. In recent years, I’ve seen him at Beth David or in the neighbourhood. I remember him as a teacher when I was a student at Faywood PS. He was consistently kind, friendly and a gentle soul. May his memory be a blessing.

Lew was one of the most kind and personable people I have ever met. He was a great conversationalist who was keenly interested in what was happening in your life. Our family will miss you and Gloria at our table, but both of you will be forever in our hearts. Our sincerest condolences to Josh.

Josh : I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father Lew. My late husband Larry and I spent many pleasant evenings with both your parents . I have many good memories of those times together . I believe you would have many many happy memories which I hope you keep close to your heart and your parents will always be with you . My sincerest condolences .

I'm not sure whether Lewis (z"l) is who I think he may have been. When I recently found out about his wife Gloria's passing on March 17, I tried to call and speak to Lew, but Josh told me that his dad was not feeling well and asked could I try a few weeks later. And now Lew has also passed. I still do not know if Lew is the Lew (or was it Lou?) Lightstone that went to Vaughan Road Collegiate with me and several friends, including my wife Gilda, in the early to mid 1950's. When we lived on Edinburgh north of Wilson and east of Bathurst, we would encounter the Lew we knew and his wife who were also out for a walk - and that would 'fit' the Corwin Cres. Lightstones. It was always a time to catch up on our lives and those of our children. They were a lovely couple and very devoted, and the Lew Gilda and I knew from VRCI was a great guy and keen on music of all kinds. We would also encounter 'our' Lew when we went to Beth David on Sunday mornings for Yiddish classes, as they were members there. That was another reason I thought the family might be the same. So here I am (my dear Gilda is in a nursing home, but she remembers 'our' Lew) and I still don't know if the two Lew's are in fact one and the same. It matters only because being in my early 80's, those of our generation are passing and I would have liked to reach out to Lew and talk to him irrespective of whether he and Gloria (z"l) were indeed one and the same. My heartfelt condolences to Josh and the entire Lightstone family. May their memory be for a blessing to you and "may you be comforted among the mourners of Zion."

Our sincere condolences at this very difficult time. Gloria and Lew will be missed at Beth David.

Lew and I worked together for many years in Club Chaverut. He was such a great support to me when I was President, and I supported him when he was President. He was a very fine gentleman who always tried to see things from the other person's point of view and not rush into hasty decisions. He loved his wife, Gloria. They were married for only a few days short of 60 years, but he always called her his bride. He will be greatly missed by son Josh and Inna as well as his numerous friends. My condolences to the family.

May You and your Bride Attain Supreme Bliss of Nibbana..!

I am so sorry to hear this sad news and will as many others miss him and his Gloria at our meetings he was always so cheerful and interested in everything going around sitting at our tables and asking if we enjoyed or had anything new to offer the program My heart goes out to their son

We are so sorry. We were good friends and professional colleagues. We have nothing but good memories. In his good name may you be blessed with health and joy.

JOSH my deepest and heart felt condolences on the loss of your farther your father was a kind and giving human being and my best friend. I first met your father and mother 19 years ago in Shul and we became good friends over time we were both involved with FJMC Brotherhood and Club Chaverut at Beth David Your father will be missed but not forgotten by all who new him. Baruch Dayan HaEmet.

Dear Josh: I’m so sorry for your great loss: I don’t know if you remember me, I’m Mildred Mushy ‘s sister I’m so sorry for your loss, I knew Your msother when she was a Little girl. She was so sweet. And knew your father after they were married. They were a wonderful couplez Please accept my sincerest sympathy. I hope your future will be bright and healthy and happy.

I had the pleasure of knowing Gloria and Lew over the past 10 years, and they were the warmest and kindest people you would ever meet. Lew calling Gloria his "bride" so proudly and always showing such care and concern for each other. They would always ask how I was doing and how my boys were doing, and were always genuinely engaged in what I had to say. I will dearly miss them both as they were beautiful light's in this world. Josh, we haven't had the pleasure of meeting but know your parents spoke fondly of you and I send my deepest condolences for your loss.