Buchbinder, Irving

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 18, 2024 at the age of 97.  Beloved husband of Bernice for 68 years, loving father and father-in-law of Mindy, Evy and Larry & Debbie, Grandfather of Michael & Jimena, Amanda & Noah, Justin & Ali, Goldie & Matt, Jordan & Raquel and Nili & Rishi. He was great grandfather of Jack, Ella, Ava & Mia, Axel, Isla & Sofia and Maya.

Irving was a Holocaust Survivor and a soldier in the Israel army during the War of Independence.  He was one of the founders of the Toronto Chapter of the Association for the Soldiers of Israel and was the major fund raiser for the organization for over 25 years.  He was also a top fundraiser for the Toronto Cardiac Rehab for over 10 years.

Special thanks to all of his wonderful caregivers– Lina, Fatma and the many others who showed their kindness in his caring for him.

Memorial donations may be made to Association for Soldiers of Israel-416-783-3053 https://www.asicanada.org/

or to Heart & Stroke Foundation 416-489-7111 https://www.heartandstroke.ca/