Alan Weingarten - Steeles Memorial Chapel

The funeral will be live-streamed on Sunday, April 10 at 1:00 p.m. at: https://smclive.ca/

If you’ve been exposed to COVID or display any symptoms, the family respectfully asks that you do not attend the funeral service nor the shiva. Please wear a mask during the service at the cemetery and at the shiva house while observing social distancing.

Weingarten, Alan on Thursday, April 7^th, 2022 at North York General Hospital, suddenly as a result of surgical complications. Loving husband and best friend of Ava. Devoted father of Brian (Sarah), Lisa (Vlad), and Jason (Jenny). Dear son of Grace and the late Ralph. Proud brother of Paul (Sharon) and Stephen (Fern). Kind brother-in-law to Avrum. Special uncle to many nieces and nephews and caring cousin to many. Alan was a respected pharmacist to countless loyal patients and was a long time member of the Etobicoke-Lakeshore community for over 35 years.

Alan was a quiet and caring gentleman who wanted to help out whenever the opportunity arose and had a keen sense of business. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. A special thank you to Dr. Michael Wyman who tried his best to revive Alan.

Memorial donations may be made to the Princess Margaret Foundation Breast Cancer Research https://thepmcf.ca/donate/ or The University of Toronto Faculty of Pharmacy Research https://www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/

Message of Condolence

Posted on 07.04.2022 - 2:28 PM

Stephen Farb and Esther Yermus

We are heartbroken for you all. Please accept our deepest condolences.

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Posted on 07.04.2022 - 6:33 PM

Denis Sacks

Ava, Brian and Family Our sincere condolences on the premature loss of Alan. Wishing you all a long life. Denis and Sue Sacks

Marilyn and Jerry Smith

Dear Ava and Family, It is with great sadness that we have heard about Alan's death so suddenly. Our hearts go out to all of you and our dear Aunt Grace, and Alan's two brothers and families. May your memories be a comfort to you all at this tragic time. Love always, Mindy Jerry and family

Posted on 07.04.2022 - 7:06 PM

Cheryl Hendy

My deepest condolences. I worked at the Shoppers for a time on Lakeshore and found Alan to be a very nice man. I’m so sorry for your loss.

Posted on 07.04.2022 - 7:18 PM

Maria and benny sapienza

Dear Ava and family , our deepest condolences to the whole family.

Posted on 07.04.2022 - 7:57 PM

Howard Jaeger

Deepest condolences to the Weingarten families. We were childhood friends from Beatrice St.

Posted on 07.04.2022 - 8:16 PM

Irma and Mel

Dear Ava and Family, It is with much sadness that we learned of Alan's sudden passing today. Our hearts and prayer are with you and the entire Weingarten family. Our deepest sympathies. Mel and Irma Rotstein

Posted on 07.04.2022 - 8:55 PM

karen marla tepperman

Dear Ava & family, Len & I are so sorry for your loss. May you know no more sadness, Karen & Len Tepperman

Posted on 07.04.2022 - 10:06 PM

Gail Katari

Ava and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. May you all take comfort in eachother at this most difficult time. May Alan's memories be a blessing. Love, Gail

Posted on 07.04.2022 - 10:16 PM

Amanda Weingarten

Ava and family, Aunty Grace, Paul, Stephen...so shocking and upsetting to hear about Alan's passing. We are thinking of you all right now and hope you can find comfort in your wonderful memories. With so much love, Amanda and Mark

Posted on 08.04.2022 - 2:17 PM

Jack Firoozi

We are so deeply saddened, he was taken too soon.

Posted on 08.04.2022 - 3:07 PM

Greg Sacks

What a terrible shock. My condolences to the family and all who knew him. I have many fond memories of Alan - terrifying Ghostbusters viewings as a kid, watching him fiddle with his completely legit satellite TV system when I was a teen, and ultimately seeing the pride he took in watching Brian get married to Sarah. He will be missed.

Posted on 08.04.2022 - 3:14 PM

RON SAVLOV

Dear Ava and Family: We would like to express our deepest condolences to you about your sudden and tragic loss. My memories of Alan since my earliest childhood, students at Mackenzie C.I. and as adults were always very pleasant. I always had a deep respect for his intelligence and humbleness. My regret is that given our similarity in age we didn't spend more time together over the years. May you take comfort in your memories of him at this time. Cousins Ron and Aileen

Posted on 08.04.2022 - 9:01 PM

Jerry and Marilyn

Paul and Sharon We are so sorry to hear about Alan. We are thinking of you and the whole family at this sad time.

Posted on 08.04.2022 - 9:28 PM

Lynda Murtha

A kind, gentleman and knowledgeable man. He was already missed at Shoppers. I’m so saddened to hear of your loss. My condolences to his beloved family.

Posted on 09.04.2022 - 9:04 AM

Honey Mandel

Dear Stephen, Fern and Weingarten Family; I am sorry for your loss of a beloved son, brother and husband . My condolences to you all. Honey Mandel

Posted on 09.04.2022 - 9:53 AM

Irving and Gail Leitner

We are saddened to hear of your tragic loss. Alan was a kind and gentle person who I am grateful to have known. Our deepest condolences.

Posted on 09.04.2022 - 10:45 AM

Adrienne Fletcher

It is with a heavy heart that we send our deepest condolences on the sudden passing of Alan. Growing up he was a special part of holiday celebrations and family visits, as was the entire extended Weingarten family. May your memories be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Although I won't be there in person due to a recent Covid exposure please know that I am there in spirit and sending all my love and support to the entire family. With love, Adrienne Fletcher (Weingarten) and family.

Posted on 09.04.2022 - 12:32 PM

Arnie and Roni Weingarten

Dear Family - Our most heartfelt condolences on Alan's sudden and tragic passing. He was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed by so many family members and friends. May all the happy, wonderful memories you have of Alan help comfort everyone during this most difficult time. With all our love and support to Aunt Grace and our very special extended Weingarten Family xoxo Arnie and Roni

Posted on 09.04.2022 - 1:20 PM

Rakhee Gillespie

So sorry for your loss. Alan was a kind lovely soul and he will be remembered fondly by his Shoppers Drug Mart family.

Posted on 09.04.2022 - 3:23 PM

Sharyn Salsberg Ezrin

Dear Ava and family, We were shocked and deeply saddened to hear about Alan’s sudden passing . Our heartfelt condolences to you, Hershell and Sharyn

Posted on 09.04.2022 - 5:59 PM

Elaine Machado

Eva and Weingarten family my sincere condolences to you all. It was a pleasure to have worked with Alan at Shoppers for over 30 years he will be greatly missed.

Posted on 09.04.2022 - 8:16 PM

Jay and Debbie Gula

Ava and Family, We are stunned to hear of Alan's sudden passing. Our deepest condolences to you and your family. May his memories be a blessing.

Posted on 09.04.2022 - 8:48 PM

Stacie

I am so devastated by this news. Alan was such an important part of my childhood- he always had the time for my sisters and I, showing us his cool new gadgets and just spending time really talking to us and getting to know us. He was so kind-hearted and gentle, with the warmest smile and eyes. My heart goes out to everyone in the family, I know how much he will be missed.

Posted on 09.04.2022 - 9:31 PM

Ellise Weingarten Gasner

Dear Ava and family. We were shocked and so sad to hear the tragic news. Alan was a very important part of our childhood. My sisters and I loved spending time with him during our visits to the Wilmington house. He was patient and so sweet with us. He had an infectious laugh and his eyes sparkled with his smiles. He taught us lots of things about science and would play shuffleboard with us for hours. May your memories bring you strength and comfort.

Posted on 10.04.2022 - 8:18 AM

Ana Matic

I was saddened to hear that Alan passed away. He was a quiet man with a friendly smile. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Posted on 10.04.2022 - 11:46 AM

Raha Zamani

My deepest condolences to you Ava and family Alan was an amazing boss and friend who has always been there for me.

Posted on 10.04.2022 - 2:03 PM

Bernie Willer

Dear Ava and family, I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear about Alan’s sudden passing . My heartfelt condolences to you and the family.Bernie

Posted on 10.04.2022 - 2:05 PM

Elliot and Jan Salsberg

So sorry to hear of Alan's sudden passing. Our sincere condolences to you and your family at this difficult time.

Posted on 10.04.2022 - 2:10 PM

Raymond and Irene Lake (customers for many years)

Our world has lost an incredible man. Alan was one in a million. There will never be another person like Alan. We send our Deepest Sympathy.

Posted on 10.04.2022 - 4:27 PM

Germaine Salsberg

Dear Ava Brian Lisa Jason and all family and friends. Artis and I send our very deep condolences to you at this time. What a great and sudden loss for all! So very very sad. We send you our best. Artis and Germaine

Posted on 10.04.2022 - 9:50 PM

Ziba

Dear Ava and family, my sincerest condolences.

Posted on 11.04.2022 - 10:39 AM

Lesley Bridges

Dear Ava and Family, We are so heartbroken to read of the loss of your dear Alan. You were so fortunate to have had so many wonderful years together. Lots of love, Lesley Bridges & John Tyerman

Posted on 11.04.2022 - 11:17 AM

Rhoda and Alan Schwartz

Dear Paul and Sharan, please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother Alan. Rhoda and Alan Schwartz

Posted on 11.04.2022 - 12:35 PM

Dear Paul and Sharan, we were very sorry to hear about your brother's passing. Please accept our sympathy.

Posted on 11.04.2022 - 2:44 PM

marilyn berger

Dear Weingarten family, Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your son, brother and uncle Alan. May you be spared further sorrow. Marilyn and Lionel Berger

Posted on 12.04.2022 - 7:37 PM

Laurie Swartz

Dear Weingarten Family Please accept my condolences on Alan’s passing. Today was one of those unfortunate days that U see the name of someone U might know in the newspaper, but u hope it’s just someone with the same name. But when I read this gentleman was a pharmacist I thot, sure, that makes sense, as Alan was easily one of the brightest kids in our grade. Then someone mentioned him as a student at Mackenzie, and then another about the house on Wilmington Ave. And my heart sunk. whereas a lot of clever kids wouldn’t lift an eyelid to help a poor dope like me, Alan the kind-hearted quiet soul that he was, would always be there to help me out and try to slip me a few answers. A very special guy who I was lucky enuf to count among my friends back then. May God grant all of Alan’s family and friends, strength during this difficult time.

Posted on 13.04.2022 - 3:03 AM

Dear Steven and Fern, we were very sad to hear about Alan's passing. May you know no more sorrow. Alan and Rhoda Schwartz

Posted on 16.04.2022 - 6:09 PM

Sandy Pignataro

My sincere condolences Ava and family. I worked with Alan for many years in the pharmacy. He was always a kind, caring, gentleman. It was easy working with him as he may have been quiet but he liked good conversation and had a good sense of humour. The store is in my community so I continued to have a friendship with him. My family and I send our best wishes and our prayers to you. Sincerely, Sandy & family

Posted on 01.05.2022 - 1:45 PM

Arthur

I just came from Allen’s old shoppers and saw the notice on the door stating Alan had passed on. This is really shocking , I didn’t know Alan personally but just as the pharmacist for that location and he always treated my elderly mother and mother-in-law royally and even remember their first names. But I’m sure it’s not just them he was personable and helpful with everybody who came into the store. When he retired I’m pretty sure they were arrangements to look after his loyal customers, you can still see his ‘hand print’ all over the store. It’s a shame really another young guy passing on too early. Rest in peace Alan.