Ben Burke

BURKE, Ben – On Thursday, November 9, 2017 at North York General Hospital. Ben Burke, beloved husband of Jennie. Loving father and father-in-law of Eric and Kathleen, and Sandra and Morris Litman. Cherished Zaida of Orin and Michelle, Cass and Lori, Arlo and Meg, Chloe and Felix, Graeme and Karen, Nathan, Aerian, and Michael and Michele, and Great Zaida of Reuben, Kobe, Levi, Emmet, Beck, Sydona, Jude, Axel, Maisy, Emma, and Owen. Memorial donations may be made to the Baycrest Foundation at 416-785-2875, www.baycrest.org/donations.

Date of Death: Thursday, November 9, 2017

Yahrzeit Day: 20 Cheshvan

Date of Funeral: Sunday, November 12, 2017

Time of Funeral: 1:00 PM

Memorial Service Location: Chapel service

Burial Service Location: Adath Israel Synagogue section

Shiva Details: Daily from 2-4 pm, and 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Concludes Wednesday evening November 15th.

Shiva Location: #803

Time of Services (Evening): 7:30 PM

Location of Funeral:

Chapel service

Location of Burial:

Adath Israel Synagogue section

Shiva Location:

#803

Message of Condolence

Posted on 10.11.2017 - 5:41 PM

Mark Levine

The last of the children of Moishe Elyahu and Sura Bella. So sad.

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Posted on 10.11.2017 - 6:21 PM

Paula and Lorne Burke

Our sincerest condolences to the family and extended families.

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Posted on 10.11.2017 - 6:21 PM

Lol Nobel

Dear Burke family, my sincere condolences go out to you during this difficult time. I met Ben through my friend Elliot and felt very lucky to have the privilege of having conversations in Yiddish with Ben. They were meaningful and also full of laughter. I will miss those conversations.

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Posted on 10.11.2017 - 7:11 PM

Jody Spegel

I am saddened to hear of the passing of Uncle Ben. I have many wonderful memories of him. My condolences to you Auntie Jennie, Sandy, Moe, Eric and Kathleen and all of your children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Uncle Ben was blessed with such a warm and loving family.

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Posted on 10.11.2017 - 9:08 PM

Karen McKenna

My condolences to Jenny and the family, Loved his sense of humour, he will be truly missed.

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Posted on 10.11.2017 - 9:24 PM

Lyssa Halberstadt

Wishing you all good memories to comfort you. My sincere condolences

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Posted on 11.11.2017 - 6:57 AM

Betty Tesler

To Jennie and the whole Burke family and extended family.. Alex and I send our sincere condolences to all of you at this difficult time. May you find comfort in the many good memories that you share.

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Posted on 11.11.2017 - 1:49 PM

Carole & Stan Rutwind

Our condolences to Sandy and Moe and your family at this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you. Carole and Stan

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Posted on 11.11.2017 - 2:05 PM

Gary & Lynda Burke

Our sincere condolences to Auntie Jenny & all the family. On this Remembrance Day & always, we will remember him fondly. May he rest in peace.

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Posted on 11.11.2017 - 5:39 PM

Renee Tward

Dear Jennie and Family. Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved Ben. May the many memories you shared help you through this difficult time. Fondly, Renee

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Posted on 11.11.2017 - 7:54 PM

Elliot

Dear Aunt Jennie Eric.Sandy and all of your spouses. kids and grandkids, Uncle Ben had a special place in the hearts of many and he earned that by his warm and humouress behaviour..He was loved and he knew he as loved--true happiness.

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Posted on 12.11.2017 - 12:56 AM

Ellen (Warren) and Izzy Fichtenbaum and family

To Jennie and all of the Burke family, we send our deepest condolences. Know that our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Ben was really one of a kind and he will be deeply missed. Love, Ellen, Izzy and our kids

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Posted on 12.11.2017 - 10:52 AM

Ruth Gorelick (Hy)

Dear Jennie and Families. Sorry to hear of your loss. Ben was a fun loving and a great fishing partner. Our group fishing week-ends were very enjoyable. May all the happy times you all spent together, overcome all your sorrows

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Posted on 12.11.2017 - 11:30 AM

Inbar Strauch

My condolences to the whole family. Ben was a warm, kind, loving man. I'm sure he will be missed by all who had the good fortune of knowing him.

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Posted on 12.11.2017 - 5:30 PM

Susan Strom

Dearest Jennie: It is with sadness that I learned of Ben's passing. My heartfelt condolences to you and yours at this difficult time. (Phil & Della Strom's daughter Susan)

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Posted on 12.11.2017 - 5:42 PM

Barbara Burke

Dear Auntie Jenny and family, I was very saddened to hear about Uncle Ben's passing. I have many fond memories of him. My sincere condolences.

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Posted on 13.11.2017 - 4:00 PM

Jon Shell

Incredibly sad to see this. He was such a great guy to talk to, and led such an interesting life. He seemed to have such an impact on everyone who came after him. My very best to all of you.

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Posted on 14.11.2017 - 6:26 AM

Cindy Rifle

Dear Auntie Jennie, Eric, Sandy and family, May happy and cherished memories help support you during this difficult time. Uncle Ben's sense of humour will be missed. Sincere condolences. Cindy and Steve Rifle

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Posted on 14.11.2017 - 9:09 PM

Manny and Sharon Tward

Dear Jennie and family – Our deepest feelings on the passing of Ben, the patriarch of your family, and a true Mensch. A life well lived.

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Posted on 15.11.2017 - 5:58 PM

STANLEY BORKOWITZ

Dear Aunt Jenny, Sandra, Eric and families. My sincerest condolences for your loss. I treasure the memories of Ben's wit and humour.

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Posted on 16.11.2017 - 1:19 PM

Jacob Leibel

My sincerest condolences to the entire family. I have so many fond memories with Ben and Jennie at the cottage.

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