Henrich Rafael

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Henrich Rafael, Holocaust survivor in the early morning of Monday, February 21st,2022.

He was born in Romania on November 11th, 1928 and was a devoted husband of the late Eugenia Rafael. He was a very loving father to his son Tom and his wife Kathy Rafael, and his daughter Erica and her husband Abraham Guterman. Loving grandfather (Papa) to Andrea and her husband Bryan, Aliza and her husband Jordan, Karen and her husband Craig, and Mark. Loving great grandfather to Mason, Sam, Gavin, Adam, Blake and Spencer. He will be greatly missed by his long time companion Lidia Gaspar. A private graveside funeral will be held at Pardes Shalom Cemetery. The family will be observing Shiva privately.

Memorial donations may be made to the Association for the Soldiers of Israel (416-783-3053) or to the charity of your choice.

Date of Death: Monday, February 21, 2022

Yahrzeit Day: Adar I, 20

Date of Funeral: Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Memorial Service Location: Private Family Service

Burial Service Location: Pardes Shalom Cemetery, Community section

Shiva Details: Private Shiva

Message of Condolence

Posted on 21.02.2022 - 2:16 PM

Janice stern

Dear Tom,Kathy Erica, Abraham, Lidia, Grandchildren and Great grandchildren : We are so very sorry for your loss of your father and Grandfather Henry was such a gentleman he always had a smile on his face when we greeted one another. We were truly very fond of him. May he Rest In Peace and May his memory be a blessing. Love Sammy and Janice

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Posted on 21.02.2022 - 2:31 PM

Lilia Gluck, Vivian and Mauricio Gluck and family.

Our deepest condolences to the Rafael and Guterman families on the passing of your dear father and grand father. Out thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We are sorry we are unable to be with you in person firing this difficult time.

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Posted on 21.02.2022 - 3:37 PM

Erica Fortinsky

I would like to express my sincere condolences to the entire Rafael and Guterman families. As a survivor of the holocaust he beat the odds and created a large family that lives on. May his memory bring you comfort. Love Erica, Vito and the Fortinsky gang

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Posted on 21.02.2022 - 4:05 PM

Harry & Ann Birman

What can words express at a time like this. Sorry for your loss

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Posted on 21.02.2022 - 4:51 PM

CRAIG KIRSNER

I was very honored to have grandpa Heku in my life for the past 14 years! He was amazing and will be sorely missed. His legacy is being carried on by a great big family. Love, Craig

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Posted on 21.02.2022 - 4:57 PM

Sol and Marcia Werb

Tom, Kathy and Family. We send our deepest condolences to all of you. May the many wonderful memories give you comfort in the coming days. Baruch Dayan Haemet. Love Sol and Marcia and Family

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Posted on 21.02.2022 - 5:01 PM

Sol and Marcia Werb

Dear Tom Kathy and Family. We send our deepest condolences to all of you. May the many memories comfort you in the coming days and you know no more sorrow. Baruch Dayan Ha Emet. Love Sol and Marcia

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Posted on 21.02.2022 - 5:49 PM

Arny Donsky

Tom and Erica and family- so sorry for the loss of your father, grandfather and great grandfather. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time- may his memory be for a blessing. Army and Judi

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Posted on 21.02.2022 - 5:52 PM

Arny Donsky

Tom and Erica and family- so sorry for the loss of your father, grandfather and great grandfather. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time- may his memory be for a blessing. Arny and Judi

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Posted on 21.02.2022 - 8:37 PM

Jennifer Stroll

We are so sorry for the loss of your beloved father and grandfather. Such a sweet man who will be deeply missed. May his memory be a blessing. Lots of love from Jenny & Jordan Stroll and Family

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Posted on 21.02.2022 - 9:30 PM

Jerry Belz and Ruth Magder

Dear Tom and Erica and Family. We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your Father and Grandfather. We remember Henry as a very friendly and cordial Gentleman. MAY HE REST IN PEACE..Jerry Belz and Ruth Magder

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Posted on 21.02.2022 - 10:21 PM

Donna Grober & Mel Goodman

So sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. I will always remember the twinkle in his eye and the mischevious smile on his face when I told him he was my boyfriend. Love Donna & Mel

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Posted on 21.02.2022 - 10:33 PM

Tina and Marshal Partnoy

Dear Tom, Erica and family. Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your father, grandfather, and great grandfather. We enjoyed celebrating with him at family simchas in Toronto and New Years Eve parties in Florida. He was a very special man. May his memory be for a blessing.

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Posted on 21.02.2022 - 10:56 PM

Tina and Marshal Partnoy

Dear Tom, Erica and family. Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your father, grandfather and great grandfather. We enjoyed celebrating with him at family simchas in Toronto and New Years Eve parties in Florida. He was a very special man. May his memory be for a blessing. Love Tina and Marshal.

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Posted on 21.02.2022 - 11:33 PM

Ira Spiegel

Dear Tom & Kathy: Cheryl & I send our deepest condolences to you. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May his memory be a blessing

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Posted on 22.02.2022 - 6:58 AM

Hank & Bonnie Koch

Dear Tom, Erica and families……we are saddened to hear about the passing of Henry. Our deepest condolences to all……he was a sweet and gentle soul who will be dearly missed. May your memories bring you comfort during this difficult time. All our love…..

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Posted on 22.02.2022 - 7:28 AM

Francine and Mickey Lewin

So sorry for your loss. May your many wonderful memories of your dear father always bring you comfort.

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Posted on 22.02.2022 - 8:01 AM

Carolyn Donsky

Having seen Henry’s face light up when I told him that his “Cookie” (Aka Andrea) was my daughter’s nursery teacher about 14 years before, and then having the opportunity to do a FaceTime call for him with Andrea during one of the Kensington place lockdowns, was one of the most touching things I took part in last year, and it was obvious how much his family meant to him. His face lit up when he saw Andrea and each time I saw him and mentioned her name to him the reaction was the same. Sending love and hugs at this sad time to the entire family.

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Posted on 22.02.2022 - 10:46 AM

Rebeccah Morris

Dear Andrea & Family, Condolences to all of you during this time. May his memory be a blessing and that his story will be forever passed along. Hugs to all! Rebeccah & David

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Posted on 22.02.2022 - 4:57 PM

Shelley and Zalman Goldgut

Dear Tom and family, We are so saddened to hear of Henry’s passing. We know how much you will miss him. He experienced all of life’s highs and lows and produced a wonderful family that will always cherish his memory. He was blessed to have had such wonderful care under your close supervision. May his memory be a blessing to you all. Love, Zal, Shelley and Elyssa

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Posted on 22.02.2022 - 6:22 PM

Samara gollant

To Andrea and Family, So sorry for your loss, our thoughts are with your whole family at this time. Lots of love from, Samara, Jerod, Zac and Ari Gollant

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Posted on 22.02.2022 - 7:59 PM

Ken and Helen Gold

Most of us by now have lost both our parents. We all mourn the loss but then it's time to celebrate their life. Henrich Rafael was fortunate to live to the ripe age of 93-a number that most of us would be happy to accept. More important than the number is how he lived and the love and attention that he received from Tom and Erica and all his grandchildren right to the end. We should all be so lucky.

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Posted on 23.02.2022 - 11:07 AM

Robin and Frieda Langdon

Our heartfelt and most profound condolences on the loss of your cherished and beloved father, father-in-law, grandfather and great grandfather. May his memory be a blessing to all who knew him. Our thoughts are with all you at this very sad time.

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Posted on 24.02.2022 - 10:53 AM

Harriet Stein

Tom, Kathy, and Families, My deepest condolences on your loss. May his memory be a blessing.

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Posted on 24.02.2022 - 10:53 AM

Roz & Marv Fagan

Tom & Kathy and families. So sorry to hear of the passing of your Father. May he Rest In Peace. Roz & Marv

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Posted on 24.02.2022 - 11:02 AM

Roz & Marv Fagan

Tom Kathy and Families Sorry for the loss of your Father. May he Rest In Peace.

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Posted on 24.02.2022 - 12:14 PM

Arlene and Fred Faber

Dear Tom, Kathy and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Cherish the wonderful memories you have been so lucky to have had. Please know that we are thinking of you during this very difficult time. Love, Arlene and Fred

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Posted on 24.02.2022 - 3:44 PM

Jeremy Koch

Siobhan and I are deeply sorry to hear about the loss of Henry. He was such a character! We hope being around family brings comfort during this difficult time.

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Posted on 26.02.2022 - 12:56 PM

milly bernard

My heartfelt condolences to the entire family. May he RIP Milly and Fred

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Posted on 27.02.2022 - 9:39 AM

Mira

Dear Tom, So so sorry to hear of your loss, Henry was so sweet and we will cherish the time we had him here at Kensington Place. May his memory be a blessing!

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