Irving Lapidus

Lapidus, Ike (Irving), It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Irving Lapidus on Thursday, March 3rd, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Bertha Lapidus.Loving father and father-in-law of Arlen and Diane Lapidus, Philip Lapidus and Janet Nish-Lapidus, and Suzan and Barry Carr. Cherished grandfather of Matthew and Camille, Julia and James, Leah, and Devon and Stephanie. Funeral services will be at Steeles Memorial Chapel, 350 Steeles Ave West on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. Interment: Temple Sinai Section of Pardes Shalom Cemetery. Shiva: 74 Summerdale Dr. Thornhill. Shiva visits following the interment and Monday through Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., evening services Sunday through Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Temple Sinai Foundation 416-487-4161 or to the Reena Foundation 905-764-1081 ext 30.

Date of Death: Thursday, March 3, 2016

Yahrzeit Day: 23 Adar 1

Date of Funeral: Sunday, March 6, 2016

Time of Funeral: 1:00 PM

Memorial Service Location: Chapel service

Burial Service Location: Temple Sinai section

Shiva Details: Shiva visits following the interment and Monday through Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Time of Services (Evening): 7:00 PM

Unveiling Date: Sun, September 25, 2016

Unveiling Time: 1:30 PM

Unveiling Location: Temple Sinai section

Location of Funeral:

Chapel service

Location of Burial:

Temple Sinai section

Shiva Location:

Unveiling Location:

Temple Sinai section

Message of Condolence

Posted on 03.03.2016 - 8:13 PM

Suzy and Allan Kalin

To the Lapidus family, Our sincere condolences on Ike's passing. He was a very special person...as was Bertha. We will always remember the good times we shared with them.

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Posted on 03.03.2016 - 8:48 PM

LEW & ZINA RASMINSKY

Dear Lapidus Family, My Wife & I knew Ike & Bertha through Temple Sinai for close to 30 years. We worshiped, worked and played with them & miss them dearly. May their Memories Always be a Blessing. Lew & Zina Rasminsky

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Posted on 04.03.2016 - 8:37 AM

Judy Weiss

Dear Lapidus Family, Thoughts of your father immediately bring to mind a warm and welcoming smile and a kind heart. Sending prayers to you. May his memory be a blessing. Shabbat Shalom, Judy

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Posted on 04.03.2016 - 8:53 AM

Lisa Janowitz

Sorry to hear of your loss. Sounds like he was a great man. We send you comforting thoughts from Nova Scotia

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Posted on 04.03.2016 - 9:45 AM

ALLAN AND DAYLE RAKOWSKY

I fondly remember Ike. He was a great friend of my late father. My father would take me, as a young boy to Ike's store on Queen St. East. It was a second hand store and tattoo parlour. It was the first and only time that I saw Ike apply a tattoo. Ike and Bertha were always a part of my family's life. Ike was a strong supporter of Temple Sinai. His presence will be missed. Allan Rakowsky

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Posted on 04.03.2016 - 10:27 AM

Andrew Spitzer

I have very fond memories of Ike. Two that come to mind are passover at Bertha and Ike's home and talks with Ike when I was deciding what line of work to go into. He tried hard to get me into pharmaceutical sales. My sincerel condolences to all of Ike's family and friends

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Posted on 04.03.2016 - 10:49 AM

Bernard &Beverley Blackstien

Ike and Bertha were two of the first people to welcome us back to Toronto and Temple Sinai.We have many warm memories of times spent with them enjoying their hospitality .They both contributed much of their time and talent to Temple Sinai and Ike like Bertha will be sorely missed.

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Posted on 04.03.2016 - 11:23 AM

Heather Kaplan

Dear Lapidus Family: Your mom and dad were our very dear neighbours on Fairholme Ave for many years. My mother Anne and my late father Harold, became good friends with your parents and joined Temple Sinai along with them way back in the early 1950's. I have wonderful memories of our street parties in the summer, babysitting at your house (mom always left me a huge bowl of fruit and cookies), and having fun sitting on your porch just chatting and spending hot summer evenings with all the Lapidus kids. Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your dear father. Your mom is also very missed, and just to let you know, your parents made a very handsome couple that we were all proud to know. Love to all.....Heather (Goldman) Kaplan.

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Posted on 04.03.2016 - 11:40 AM

Esstelle Wal,man

I was saddened to hear of the passing of your Dad. I have very fond memories of your Mom., Dad and my late husband Nat. We had many good times together. Pleas accept my sincere condolences. Estelle Walman

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Posted on 04.03.2016 - 11:50 AM

Jonathan Frydman

Very sorry to hear of Ike's passing. Love and condolences to the entire Lapidus family.

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Posted on 04.03.2016 - 12:40 PM

Alan Szigeti

Dear Lapidus Family, I was saddened to hear of Ike's passing. My thoughts are with you and your family. My sincere condolences.

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Posted on 04.03.2016 - 12:44 PM

Jared Tessis

Dear Leah & Family, My sincere condolences on the loss of your father and grandfather. I know he was a kind and special person who you were all very close with. I hope that all the good memories will get you through this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed.

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Posted on 04.03.2016 - 1:08 PM

Karen Charyk (Szigeti)

Dear Lapidus family, I am very sorry to learn of your loss. Ike was always such a gentleman, and in recent years we had the opportunity to reconnect, and enjoy some special times. With understanding, on the passing of your father.

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Posted on 04.03.2016 - 3:56 PM

Jo Ann Dizy

To Leah and Family; We at AceTech Ontario are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May your wonderful memories bring you some comfort over the next days and weeks.

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Posted on 04.03.2016 - 4:02 PM

Cindy Campbell

I have many fond memories of both Ike and Bertha through the years of their friendship with my parents, Raymond and Pauline Dobkin. It was lovely to reconnect again with Ike through his special friendship with my mother. With heartfelt condolences.

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Posted on 04.03.2016 - 9:04 PM

Louise Goldman-Hill

Dear Lapidus Family: My deepest condolences on the passing of your very dear Dad. I still treasure the fun times we had when we were neighbours on Fairholme Avenue. Your parents were always very kind and loving people and I was always very fond of them both. My thoughts are prayers are with you at this very sad time. xox

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Posted on 06.03.2016 - 6:27 AM

Peter and Judy Szigeti

Dear Lapidus Family, May you find comfort knowing that our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. We sincerely hope that the passage of time and the support of family and friends will help to bring you peace.

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Posted on 06.03.2016 - 12:55 PM

Dara Fox

We're very sorry to hear of Ike's passing. Lots of love. - Ben & Dara

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Posted on 07.03.2016 - 6:47 AM

Jules & Cindy

So sorry for your loss. May the many memories of happy times sustain you.

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Posted on 07.03.2016 - 4:19 PM

Deborah and David Cooper

We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the Lapidus Family at this difficult time of loss. Ike and Bertha will always be remembered for their warmth and sincere caring for others - not only for family but also for their community. Temple Sinai was their home; they will always be missed but never forgotten by their Temple Family. Thank you for sharing such beautiful stories and memories at the funeral service. Wishing you strength, healing and many wonderful memories.

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Posted on 07.03.2016 - 8:49 PM

Gloria Roden

My deep condolences of the loss of your dear father, hold the good memories.

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Posted on 08.03.2016 - 10:34 AM

Marilyn Rosenberg

I am so sorry for the loss of your father. I wish you and your family strength and fond memories. Marilyn Rosenberg

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Posted on 09.03.2016 - 5:46 PM

larry and eileen berg

Dear Susan and Barry; So sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. We only just found out.

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Posted on 13.03.2016 - 5:09 PM

Holly Shonaman and Lonny Rosen

Hello, passing along our condolences to Ike's family and to Pauline. We are sorry to have missed the funeral due to a skiing accident. We will always remember Uncle Ike as the warm, devoted, happy gentleman that he was. His passing surely leaves a giant hole. May his memory be a blessing through the years. Holly and Lonny Rosen

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