Sophie Zukerman

Private Family Service

It is with great sadness and sorrow that we announce the passing of Sophie Zukerman on Tuesday January 18, 2022 at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late Ben Zukerman. Loving mother and mother- in-law of Stanley and Cheryl Zukerman, and Janet and Steven Eskind. Devoted grandmother of Jeffrey and Marina, Lisa and Jason, and Blaire and David. Adoring great-grandmother of Benji, Hailey, and Dylan. Proud aunt to Aaron and Bertha Lang, and Brenda and Mordechai Tober. Our heartfelt gratitude to her caregivers Alyssa, Edna, Jenn and Thea for their unwavering kindness and loving care. Sophie was a holocaust survivor who lived her life with grace and dignity. She will be greatly missed, and never forgotten. Memorial donations may be made to The Association for the Soldiers of Israel (416) 783-3053 https://www.asicanada.org/

Date of Death: Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Yahrzeit Day: Shevat 16

Date of Funeral: Friday, January 21, 2022

Memorial Service Location: Private Family Service

Burial Service Location: Bathurst Lawn Memorial Park, Wierzbniker section

Shiva Details: Shiva private

Message of Condolence

Posted on 18.01.2022 - 11:06 AM

Esther Wiser

Dear Zukerman and Eskind family.Please accept our sincere condolences on your Mothers passing. She will always be remembered as warm and caring and a real lady.BDH Esther and Bob

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Posted on 18.01.2022 - 11:17 AM

Fela Rosengarten and family

Dear Janet, Stanley and family, My lifelong friend Zosha has joined her beloved Ben z’l We have been glued to the hip since we met in concentration camp. We fought for each other that gave us this enduring strength. We spent summers together with our families. We had a large circle of friends that became like our family. I loved her and will miss her forever. May you cherish all the wonderful memories of your special mother. BDE

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Posted on 18.01.2022 - 11:36 AM

Elana Caplan

I can’t believe that “Zosh” is gone. She has been such a fixture in my life next to my Fela and “Pinch”. From Florida visits to Kensington visits, her smile and voice was always such a pleasure. Her friendship with my Bubie exemplified the meaning of true and unconditional love. I have learned so much from them. I will miss her so much. May you be comforted by your memories. Sending lots of love. xo Elana, Josh and Charloe

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Posted on 18.01.2022 - 11:41 AM

Linda Rosengarten

Condolences to the whole family. She was a lovely person.

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Posted on 18.01.2022 - 11:47 AM

Sharon Adler

Dear Janet, Stanley and family BDE….We are so saddened by the passing of your beloved mother, our very much loved Zosha. Soooo many fond memories from a very young age to present. Always smiling, warm and loving. May you be comforted by all your fond memories❤️ Sharon & Martin

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Posted on 18.01.2022 - 11:51 AM

Reva (Naiman) Karstadt

I share in the heartfelt sadness and sorrow of the passing of Sophie. My heart is full of memories from the time she and Benyak arrived in Toronto. Our family loved them immediately and they became instant and cherished family and friends. She will forever be in our hearts. May her memory always be for a blessing. The Karstadts

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Posted on 18.01.2022 - 11:58 AM

DS

I was so sad to hear about the passing of our dear Zosha. Zosha was a second bubbie to all of us and she will be so greatly missed. Sending you all so much love . May your memories comfort you during this difficult time. We love you. The Caplan-Switzer Family

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Posted on 18.01.2022 - 12:57 PM

Edie and Jeff Bayer

We were so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. May her memory be a blessing.

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Posted on 18.01.2022 - 1:33 PM

Carole and Marshall Snider

Dear Cheryl and Stanley and Janet and Steven and families. My deepest condolences on the loss of a very lovely lady. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.

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Posted on 18.01.2022 - 1:51 PM

Carole and Marshall Snider

Dear Cheryl and Stanley and Janet and Steven and families. My deepest condolences on the loss of Sophie, a fine lady. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.

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Posted on 18.01.2022 - 2:25 PM

Jack & Marla Samuel

Zosha will be missed at Kensington Retirement home where she was a treasured friend and neighbour of our mother Nancy. She was a beautiful, kind woman with a good sense of humour and a friendly personality. Zosha and Ben were beloved friends of our late father, Howard (Chaim) z'l and our mother Nancy. Ben and Zosha were active members of the Wierzbnik Society, shared a similar life history to our parents and committed to Holocaust remembrance as well as supporting Jewish and Zionist causes. We adored Zosha. She will be missed by all the extended members of the Kleinberg / Samuel families. Our sincere condolences to all the members of her family. May her memory always be for a blessing.

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Posted on 18.01.2022 - 3:39 PM

Frieda Schaffel, Apt. 813

Dear Stanley, Janet & family - we were so sorry to hear that Sophie had passed away. She was always a lady with a sweet smile, kind words and interested in everyone and everything around her. I know she will be missed by all of her many friends and family. May her memory be for a blessing.

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Posted on 18.01.2022 - 3:57 PM

Dahlia Solomon

Dear Janet and family Ian and I were so sorry to hear of Zosha’s passing. Your mother was ainstrumental in putting us together. She was a wonderful person and we were very fond of her and your father. Please accept our deepest condolences. Love Dahlia and Ian

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Posted on 18.01.2022 - 4:16 PM

Susanne Reiter-Halpern

So sorry to hear about your loss. May G-d comfort you and your family among all the mourners of Zion. Sophie was an awesome lady whom I remember well and who touched the lives of so many people. So special to see that she lives on through your children/'s children.... Janet, not only will I plant a tree in Israel in your mother's name (as Sophie, Zuckerman, don't know her Hebrew name). yet I am directly connected to the soldiers here in Israel, so I will donate to them directly in her honor. Sending Love to you all. When All That's Left Is Love -- by Rabbi Allen S. Maller. When I pass on, If you need to weep... Cry for someone, Walking the street beside you. You may love me most by letting Hands touch hands, and Souls touch souls. You may love me most by Sharing your Simchas (goodness) and Multiplying your Mitzvot (acts of kindness). You may love me most by Letting me live in your eyes, And not on your mind. And when you say Kaddish for me, Remember what our Torah teaches, Love doesn’t die ... People do pass on. So, when all that’s left of me is Love ... Give me away.

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Posted on 18.01.2022 - 5:38 PM

Esther Smith

Dear Janet, Steven, Stanley, Cheryl and Families. Our deepest condolences to you all. How lucky you all are to have had such a wonderful, loving mother for 97 years. May she be remembered always in all your blessings. Esther and Marcello

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Posted on 18.01.2022 - 5:49 PM

Carole and Marvin Sherkin

Dear Janet, Steven, and family. Carole and I want to express our sincerest condolences on the passing of your beloved Mother. She, like all devoted bubbies waited here on earth until Dylan arrived, who gave her the greatest pleasure and joy during her last days. May your Mom's memory forever be a blessing.

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Posted on 18.01.2022 - 9:25 PM

Norman & Judy Silver

Our sincere condolences at this sad time for your family. May your Mother’s memory be for a blessing

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Posted on 18.01.2022 - 9:46 PM

Helen and Sam Lepek

Dear Zukerman and Eskind families. We send our sincere condolences on the loss of your Mother and Bubbie. We know you will find comfort in the many wonderful memories.

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Posted on 18.01.2022 - 10:22 PM

Fern Matlin & Brendan Hanna

Dear Janet and Steven, our heartfelt condolences to you and your family on loss of your wonderful mother. We were lucky to have met her and experience her warmth and beautiful smile. May her memory always be a blessing.

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Posted on 18.01.2022 - 10:38 PM

Herbie & Rickey Belman

Dear Janet, Steven, and family, we are very sorry to learn of your mother's passing. It is gratifying to know that she overcame her early trauma and hardship, and lived a long, loving and fruitful life, seeing the birth of three great-grandchildren. We hope you will keep great memories of your lives with her in your hearts, always.

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Posted on 19.01.2022 - 6:29 AM

Sandi Kleinman

Dear Stan, Cheryl, Janet, Steven and your families. Sending heartfelt condolences on this significant loss. May her blessed memory bring you comfort in the days ahead.

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Posted on 19.01.2022 - 8:11 AM

Jerome and Judy Starr

Dear Stan,Cheryl and family, We were so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. We send you our heartfelt condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. She will always be in your hearts and may your memories be a blessing. Jerome and Judy

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Posted on 19.01.2022 - 8:23 AM

Gigi Rosenberg

Sophie sat qt the same table as our mother/ mother in law, Fay Rosenberg.

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Posted on 19.01.2022 - 8:28 AM

Gigi Rosenberg

Sophie sat at the same table as our mother/ mother in law, Fay Rosenberg and was a good friend to her. She was a true lady and we a will always treasure her. We hope the memory of her helps you get through this very difficult time. Frank and Gigi Rosenberg

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Posted on 19.01.2022 - 10:04 AM

Howard Honickman

Stan, sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. From our long ago last. Best, Howard Honickman

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Posted on 19.01.2022 - 2:07 PM

Susie & Mark Feldman

Dear Janet and family. I am so sorry to hear about Zosha’s passing. I remember her since I was a little girl on Cherrywood Avenue. She was always so sweet and kind. Mark and I are sending our deepest condolences. Love, Susie & Mark.

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Posted on 19.01.2022 - 2:24 PM

Emily Snider

Dear Cheryl and Stanley and family- We are sorry for the loss of your dear mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Love Emily and Shane and Family

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Posted on 19.01.2022 - 10:46 PM

Beverley Spagat

Dear Stan, Cheryl, Janet, Steven and families. My sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved Sophie. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Bev

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Posted on 20.01.2022 - 9:34 AM

Aaron Nussbaum & Family

I and my family share in the heartfelt sadness and sorrow of the passing of Sophie. My heart is full of memories of living on Geddes Court for 45 years with Sophie and Benyak z’l (also referred to on the street as Benny Electric). We watched each other’s family grow up. They were cherished friends and business associates. She will forever be in our hearts. May her memory always be for a blessing.

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Posted on 20.01.2022 - 10:07 AM

Gail Sandler

Dear Stanley, Janet and Family: Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your dear sweet mother. She was a beautiful gentle soul and we will always remember what great neighbours she and your father were to our parents for so many years. May her memory be a blessing to all who loved her. Gail & Allan Sandler, Nadine Jessel & Richard Kauffman

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Posted on 20.01.2022 - 10:17 AM

Gail and Allan Sandler

Dear Stanley, Janet and Family: Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your dear sweet mother. Sophie Zuckerman was a gentle soul and she and your late father Ben were both such fine people. We will always remember them for being the greatest neighbours to our parents for so many years. May your mother’s memory be a blessing to all who loved them. Gail and Allan Sandler, Nadine Jessel and Richard Kauffman.

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Posted on 20.01.2022 - 10:44 AM

Elaine Davis

Dear Janet, Your dear Mother had a very special daughter and Family. May she now rest in peace and all of you be comforted by the memories you shared together. Elaine Davis

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Posted on 20.01.2022 - 12:26 PM

Roz Tobias(Rosengarten)

Dear Janet and Stanley, I’m so sorry for your loss, and particularly during these terribly difficult times. Our Auntie Fela and Zoshia were wonderful inseparable friends. They were always warm and welcoming as far back as I can remember. Your Mom will be greatly missed.

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Posted on 20.01.2022 - 12:59 PM

Brian Davis and Lynn Oldershaw

Janet, Steven and family, Lynn and I want to share our sincere condolences on the loss of your mom. We know how close and involved you were in each other’s lives. Her memory will be a blessing.

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Posted on 20.01.2022 - 2:31 PM

Mira Anidjar

Dear Zukerman Family, it is with deep sadness I write this message of condolence. Sophie was a dear member of our Community at Kensington Place Retirement Residence. We will miss her kindness, gentleness, sweet smile and elegance! Sophie exuded positiveness, grace and an unwaivering love and devotion to her entire family. Visits from her grandchildren and great grandchildren were celebrated long after they left! Each day she visited to her dear friends of over 60 odd years, if they werent in the dining room she would call them to make sure they were alright! Sophie will be greatly missed! May her memory be a blessing and help you thru these most difficult times.

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Posted on 20.01.2022 - 2:59 PM

Ruth Zbarsky

Dear Janet, Stanley and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember our summers together. Zosha was a lovely lady whose company I enjoyed. It was a wonderful time. Ruth Zbarsky (Korenwasser).

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Posted on 20.01.2022 - 10:33 PM

gayle mitchell

Dear Janet and Steven, Stanley and Cheryl and Families We were saddened to hear that your beloved Mother Sophie has passed away. Wishing you strength as you mourn her loss. Cherish the memories that you created, knowing how much love and devotion you shared . Thinking of you at this most difficult time. Love Gayle and Gary Mitchell

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Posted on 21.01.2022 - 10:42 AM

Janet (Dreksler) Klugsberg

Dear Stanley, Janet & Family, My deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved mother and grandmother. She was truly a kind, beautiful, gentle and elegant woman, who exuded warmth with her genuine smile no matter how long it had been since we got to see her. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May you be comforted by all of your wonderful memories.

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Posted on 21.01.2022 - 11:13 AM

Michael and Marcia Pascoe

Dear Stan and family, Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your Mother. Thinking of you at this time. Michael and Marcia

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Posted on 21.01.2022 - 1:31 PM

Beverly Franklyn

My sincere condolences to Sophie's family. Sophie was a beautiful woman inside and Out.

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Posted on 21.01.2022 - 9:14 PM

Joe and Pam Rivietz

Our deepest condolences. May great memories of her comfort you and keep you strong.

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Posted on 22.01.2022 - 12:02 PM

Alan reisler

My deepest condolences to the entire family. Although it has been a while, happy thoughts and memories about Sophie and “blue eyes” from many years ago. Thoughts are with the family.

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Posted on 22.01.2022 - 3:35 PM

Jeanette Spiegel

I really don't know what to say, except my thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Posted on 23.01.2022 - 7:43 PM

Pearl Grundland

Dear Stan, I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved mother. I hope you will find comfort in your treasured memories and may your mother's memory always be a blessing for you and your entire family.

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Posted on 24.01.2022 - 2:02 PM

Brian and Simmi Kleinberg

Dear Zukerman Family, We were so saddened to hear about the passing of Zosha z'l (Sophie). She was a lovely woman who always had a bright smile and outgoing demeanour. It was a pleasure to talk with her! We enjoyed seeing her at Kensington Place where she had many friends including our mother Nancy and late father Howard Kleinberg z'l. Theirs was a friendship that went back many years from their days of survival of the Holocaust to the very present. They worked tirelessly together for the needs of the Wierzbnik Society and its members in Toronto and beyond. She will be truly missed. May her memory be for a blessing and may you be comforted amongst all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

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Posted on 28.01.2022 - 8:34 AM

Harvey and Jayne Naiman

Dear Janet and Stan Harvey and I were devastated to recently hear that your mother passed away. She was a favourite for both of us; of course for Harvey, she was part of Max and Helen's history. For me, I will always remember her for her class and warmth. My earliest memories were the Wierzbnik Society teas that she was so passionate about. She mentored me for a tea at my house; next year I supported her for the tea at her house. All of this represents cherished memories of her generation and their will and spirit to survive. Knowing you both, we are certain her memory will live within you forever.

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