Dr. Howard Wasser

WASSER, Dr. Howard – On Monday, March 7, 2016 at the age of 61, ending a long fight with cancer in the comfort of his Florida home. Beloved father and father-in-law of Ashley Wasser-Ruiz and Christian Ruiz, Brandon Wasser, and Jamie Wasser. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Shery Wasser and Oren Steinman, Cary and Laurie Wasser, and Cindy Wasser and Chris Blake. Loving son of the late Lou and Jennie Wasser. He will be missed by all his nieces and nephews, extended family and his many friends in his native Canada and his beloved adopted country of residence. He was a wonderful father and will be missed. All you need is love. Love is all you need. Memorial donations may be made to Prostate Cancer Canada at 1888-255-0333, www.prostatecancer.ca
RECEPTION: Following the interment, family and friends are invited to a reception at 15 Redondo Dr, Thornhill.

Date of Death: Monday, March 7, 2016

Yahrzeit Day: 27 Adar 1

Date of Funeral: Sunday, March 13, 2016

Time of Funeral: 1:00 PM

Memorial Service Location: Chapel service

Burial Service Location: Stopnitzer Young Men's section

Location of Funeral:

Chapel service

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Stopnitzer Young Men's section

Message of Condolence

Posted on 09.03.2016 - 1:07 PM

Brian Green

Ashley, Brandon & Jamie, my sincere condolences on the loss of your father. Howard was a great guy and will be missed. Brian Green & Family

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Posted on 09.03.2016 - 3:49 PM

Ron Nusbaum

Your dad was a wonderful man, friend and gifted healer. He taught me much. He will be missed and never forgotten. I am so sorry for your loss, Ron Nusbaum

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Posted on 09.03.2016 - 4:21 PM

Dr. Susan Fries

Dear Wasser Family, Howie was and will always be one of my dearest friends. He was a true gentleman, a wonderful physician, and my mentor, confidant, and true-blue friend. I feel blessed to have had him in my life. I will truly miss him and always keep his memory alive. My prayers are with you and him. Love, Susan

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Posted on 09.03.2016 - 4:35 PM

Marce Soto

I was deeply saddened by hearing that Howard passed away. My heart felt condolences to you and your family. He will live in our memories forever. I cannot imagine what are you going through, but I sincerely offer you my prayers and my love! You have a very special place in my heart! Love Marce

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Posted on 09.03.2016 - 4:37 PM

Dr Christian Rouleau

Dear Wasser Family, It is with great sorrow that i learned of Howard's passing. He was a neighbor, a friend, a confident, a fishing buddy and a colleague to me. I can truly say i was privileged to have had him in my life, albeit for too short a time. I keep fond memories of him, he will never be forgotten. With my sincere condolences, Christian F Rouleau DMD MD

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Posted on 09.03.2016 - 5:17 PM

Erica and Eric Walker

Dear Jamie, Brandon, Ashley and Christian; We are so deeply saddened by your horrific loss. You are all too young to be going through this and your dad was taken far too soon. He fought like a champion. Our hearts go out to you every minute of every day. Thank you all to the many friends and family who have thoughtfully assisted with every kind gesture, especially Cary for his invaluable act of kindness of staying by his brother Howard's side in his final few days. From one parent to another, he truly saved Ashley, Brandon and Jamie from more immeasurable suffering. To my four kids, You have our love forever, always in our hearts, Mom and Eric xoxo

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Posted on 09.03.2016 - 7:20 PM

Janet and George Nadas

Dear Brandon, Ashley and Jamie and family, we are deeply saddened by the news of Howie's passing. Like you, we had hoped and prayed for his strength and return to good health. I have known him as a sweet little boy when we met as children in Belle Ewart. Howie loved cottage life, his boat and shmoozing with friends around the bay. We hope that you will gain some peace as you share good memories. Please accept our condolences. Sincerely, Janet, George and David Nadas. Condolences also from Sarah and her family.

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Posted on 09.03.2016 - 7:33 PM

Jenn Paglialunga

My dear friend Ashley and family, Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this tremendous time of sorrow. I may not have known your father well but I do know that he was a wonderful man. He would have to be special to have raised one of the most caring and genuine people I know. He also offered his knowledge and support to me, someone he did not know at all, when my own father was diagnosed with cancer. Despite his own illness and struggles he was willing to help someone he didn't even know. This act alone shows what an amazing person he was. Take comfort in all of the memories of your beloved father. Please know that I will be praying for strength and hope amidst all of the pain. Jenn Paglialunga and family

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Posted on 09.03.2016 - 9:16 PM

Victor Redlick

On behalf of the Stopnitzer society, we share in the grief of your irreplaceable loss and wish you an abundance of strength. May the soul of Brother Howard Wasser be bound up in the bonds of eternal life.

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Posted on 10.03.2016 - 6:18 AM

Jean and Edward Zaretsky

We have known Martin from birth, was close to Lou and Jenny. Our comfort to his family.

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Posted on 10.03.2016 - 8:48 AM

Dory and David

Dear Jamie, Brandon and Ashley, we are so sorry for your tragic loss. Your dad was too young to pass. We know how much he loved you and was proud of you all. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of his family.

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Posted on 10.03.2016 - 10:27 AM

Robert Rubin

My sincere condolences to the entire family. May your memories provide some comfort through this difficult time.

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Posted on 10.03.2016 - 12:18 PM

Tracy

My deepest sympathy to Ashely,Brandon,Jamie and the rest of dear Howies family and friends. I worked for Howie back in 2004 and had to stop after one year , as I began my battles with cancer . We spoke of it recently how when he had to study exams to practise in Florida, how I would come over and test him and would have the pleasure of him playing his guitar for me. We shared a special bond and even was so sweet to have invited me to come down this past Dec, after the kids left, but I wasn't well and was unable at the time to fly. He was such a bright, no brilliant man and was such a great friend and good man. He possessed true goodness and had many friends who adored him , as I did. He will be greatly missed, but remembered so very fondly to me. Rest in peace my dear dear Howie!!

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Posted on 10.03.2016 - 12:41 PM

Don and Stacy and Families

Shery, Oren, Laurie and Cary. Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your brother and friend. We will remember Howie with fondness.

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Posted on 10.03.2016 - 2:09 PM

Suzan Mandell

Dear Wasser Family......So sorry to hear of Howard's passing.....Such a sad loss of a young, wonderful and loving person....Our sincerest condolences to the whole family.... Suzan and Marvin Mandell

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Posted on 11.03.2016 - 1:43 PM

David Budish

So sorry to hear about your dad. Thinking about you at this difficult time.

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Posted on 11.03.2016 - 2:11 PM

Larry Frydman

My deepest condolences to the Wasser family. Your dad was a true fighter ... a warrior. He was a good friend and I will deeply miss him.

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Posted on 11.03.2016 - 8:48 PM

Terry Astbury

I am very sorry to hear such sad news. My condolences to aĺl

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Posted on 12.03.2016 - 12:54 AM

Rhoda and Lenny Gelbard

Cary and family, Our sincere condolences on your loss. We are thinks nag about you during this difficult time.

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Posted on 12.03.2016 - 11:06 AM

Shari Thorley

Thinking of you, in this time of grief.

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Posted on 12.03.2016 - 3:07 PM

Roslynne and Harry Greenberg

We will remember him. When we are at the cottage we will remember Howie. When we eat Fudgicles we will remember Howie. When we sit on our dock will remember Howie. When we play Risk we will remember Howie. When we go fishing we will remember Howie. The Greenberg family will always our dear friend Howie.

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Posted on 13.03.2016 - 10:18 AM

ted waxman

dear sherry and oren, so sorry to hear the news. sincere condolences on this terrible loss.

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Posted on 13.03.2016 - 10:52 AM

Steven

Dear Jamie, Brandon & Ashley , Our condolences on the passing of Howie we remember all the good times up at the cottage, he will be missed by all. Elynn & Steven Azan

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Posted on 13.03.2016 - 11:57 AM

Marty York

Dear Cary and Wasser family, my hearfelt condolences on your loss. May you and your family find strength and extract some comfort from your memories during this difficult period.

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Posted on 13.03.2016 - 4:04 PM

Dotan and Megan Bershon

I just heard about Howie. Being in the Seattle area I don't hear much. I'm so sorry to hear about his passing. I remember him fondly from the cottage days. Best wishes to Ashley, Jamie and Brandon. Sorry for your loss

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Posted on 14.03.2016 - 1:28 AM

Nanette Kuklish

It has been so hard to actually accept this. Jamie, Brandon, Ashley, my heart is shattered over the loss of your father. As you know, He was one of my best friends. I was blessed to spend as much time with him as I did. On February 13th, he picked up his guitar and played his song, that was the last time he played. I have that recorded. I hope the memories he made for the three of you, will become the memories that you find peace in remembering. A great man left too soon. Bless all of you.

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Posted on 14.03.2016 - 10:05 AM

Suzanne Dennison / Peter Cauchi

Dear Brandon, Ashley and Jamie and family, we were deeply saddened to hear the news about your dad and so aware that words rarely offer an adequate response ... please accept our heartfelt condolences on your loss and may your dad continue to live on in the hearts and memories of those who knew and loved him. Gone but never forgotten. Be well. Suzanne Dennison, Peter Cauchi, Lauren & Josh Broder and Erin Cauchi

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Posted on 14.03.2016 - 10:48 AM

Peggy Singer

Dear Ashley, Brandon, Jamie and The Wasser Family. Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your dear father, Howie. He was the first chiro to treat me and I stayed with him until the day he moved which was many many years; Not only because of his expert attention but because he became a friend to both Rob and I. He will be missed by so many.

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Posted on 14.03.2016 - 1:35 PM

Harris, Jennifer, Mason, Presley, and Taylor

We were deeply and earnestly saddened to hear the news of Howie's passing, especially at such a young age. We have many fond memories of him. Our heartfelt condolences to the entire Wasser family.

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Posted on 14.03.2016 - 7:51 PM

ROBERT GINSBERG

Great speech yesterday Cary. Condolences to you and the entire Wasser family. It's hard to believe he's gone. The last time I saw Howie was in Toronto at the end of the Summer. After we had lunch at the Pickle Barrel we went to a nearby park. As children played on the swings and slides and were having fun and laughing all around us, Howie played 5 songs on his 12 string guitar. One of the songs he played was new, and it was great. It was a song he wrote for Elyse. As I watched and listened to him play a feeling of sadness struck me knowing his music was going to stop soon. The music stopped on March 7, 2016. He will be missed.

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Posted on 14.03.2016 - 10:50 PM

Linda McKitterick

Dear Cary, We were very saddened to hear of the passing of your Brother Howard. I know that you shared a very special relationship. Sending our heartfelt sympathy the entire Wasser Family. May Howard's name always be for a blessing. Linda, Ted, Joshua and Emma Greenberg

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Posted on 15.03.2016 - 7:31 PM

Doreen Fishman-Sheffield

Dear Cary, Shery and Cindy: The entire Sheffield family is very sorry to hear about the passing of Howie. We have fond memories of spending Sundays, in our childhood days, at your cottage with our late parents, Sara and Paul. It was Howie who seemed to enjoy his time up north. May you always cherish wonderful memories of Howie and hope that these can help you during this very difficult time. With our sincere condolences, Martin, Doreen and Beth Sheffield

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Posted on 18.03.2016 - 11:12 AM

Esther Stenzler

Ashley, Brandon, Jamie and the Entire Wasser Family: You and your entire family are in my heart and mind. My condolences on the passing of your father. Esther Stenzler, Jeremy, Ryan & Ashley Biren

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Posted on 21.03.2016 - 10:47 PM

Pierre Frechette

Sincere condolences to Jamie, Brandon Ashley and Christian. However, Johnnie Brown in Delray Beach is a place where many people met Howie and shared his passion for music. We were like a team. Johnnie Brown is where we met his family and best friends from Canada. Thank you to everyone and Howie for your friendship. Now Howie will enjoy the music through our hears and eyes. From everyone on Atlantic Avenue and more precisely Pierre, Manon, Patrick, Jordan and Joe.

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Posted on 01.07.2016 - 4:40 AM

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