Leon Pinto - Steeles Memorial Chapel

Private Family Service

Funeral service will be live-streamed. Please go to smclive.ca on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 1:30 p.m.

Our dear and beloved Leon Pinto passed away on June 23, 2021 just before midnight. He died peacefully in the hospital while surrounded by his four children.

Leon was born in Tangiers, Morocco on October 19, 1934. He devoted his life to his family, friends and to his passion for Orthodox Judaism and for his beloved Tiferet Israel Congregation. He was a man of faith with the highest of values and he always went above and beyond to make sure that everyone near him was comfortable and happy. He was a light to all that had the pleasure of knowing him and a symbol of strength, perseverance and avodat Hashem le shem shamayim.

Leon is survived by his wife Sol, by his children Flora, Estrella, Esther and Aron, by his son in laws Ken, Jeff and Aaron, by his daughter in law Angelica, by his grandchildren Diana, Jay, Lisa, Amanda, David, Joey, Elizabeth, Leora, Jennifer, Jacob, Sarah, Leon and Alex, by his great grandchild Ryan and by his siblings Liliane Abecassis and Victor Pinto.

Funeral services will be held at Bathurst Lawn Memorial on June 24, 2021 at 1:30 PM with Rabbi Zrihen officiating, but due to covid restrictions only immediate family will be present. A Zoom broadcast will be available as well.

Shiva services will take place at 224 Codsell Avenue as follows:

Thursday 7-9 PM

Friday 10 AM – 12 PM

Sunday-Tuesday 2-5 PM and 7-9 PM

Flora will be sitting Shiva at 34 Rose Green Drive, Thornhill in the backyard, proper distancing & masks.

Visits: Thursday: 7-9 p.m. Friday: 2-4 p.m. Sunday-Monday 2-4 p.m. & 7-9 p.m., Tuesday 2-4 p.m.

Flora can be reached at (416) 709-6007.

Mincha/Ma’ariv Services: Thursday: 7:10 p.m., Sunday: 6:45 p.m., Monday: 7:10 p.m

Donations can be made to Tiferet Israel Congregation at 416-633-1874, to Parkinson’s Canada at 416-227-9700 or to Baycrest at 416-785-2875. May the neshama of this great and wonderful man loved by so many rest peacefully in Gan Eden.

Message of Condolence

Posted on 24.06.2021 - 12:06 PM

Simone & Jack Oziel

Our deepest sentiments of condolences to the family Pinto for the loss of their beloved husband, father, brother and grand father. May his Neshama rest in Gan Edem and may the family find comfort in these difficult moments Baruch Dayan HaEmet

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Posted on 24.06.2021 - 12:08 PM

ARON BENTOLILA

My heartfelt condolences goes out to you and the family. I will surely miss the presence of a truly lovable and kind person. I am truly sorry for your loss. Leon will be missed and he will never be forgotten, may his soul rest in peace G_d bless him

Posted on 24.06.2021 - 12:24 PM

Andrea & Joe Bentolila

Our deepest condolences on the loss of such a wonderful man. To the entire family, we are thinking of you at this difficult. May Leon know how much he was loved by all and suffer no longer. Rest in Peace Leon

Posted on 24.06.2021 - 12:35 PM

Jack and Charlene Abergel

Dear Estrella, our deepest condolences to you and your family for the loss of your father. May he Rest In Peace.

Posted on 24.06.2021 - 1:14 PM

Joyce Solomon

Dearest Flora and family, What a tragic loss this is! I was so sorry to read the news just now and hope that you all find comfort in the many memories, photos, and stories both that you know and those yet to be shared... HaMakom Yenachem Etchem b'toch Sh'ar Aveilei Tzion v'Yerushalayim.

Jay Mandelker

May his memory always be a blessing, bringing you and your loved ones comfort.

Posted on 24.06.2021 - 1:16 PM

Albert Aziza

Nuestros mas sentido pesame por la muerte de nuestro querido Leon. Que este en buen olam. Le vamos a hechar mucho de menos era un pilar de Tiferet. Que D os de patience para ti Sol y a tus hijos. Paulette y Albert.

Posted on 24.06.2021 - 1:21 PM

Jose Abitbol

We are very sorry for the loss of Tito Leon! He was a great human being , a true Tzadik and he will be remembered for ever. May his neshama Rest In Peace eternally in Gan Eden, and may Hashem give his family all the needed strength and comfort to go through this sad moments. Baruch Dayan Haemet!

Posted on 24.06.2021 - 1:26 PM

Luis Figueiredo

Dear Aron, my deepest condolences goes out to you and your family. May you all find comfort and strength. My thoughts are with you in these difficult times.

Posted on 24.06.2021 - 1:31 PM

Alden Mamann

Leon Pinto will always be remembered for his quiet devotion to his family and community. He was a true friend to my entire family for many decades. He will be missed.

Posted on 24.06.2021 - 1:34 PM

Sam Perex

Our deepest condolences for your loss. Léon was an amazing man, a great loss to the world. He was as kind as he was humble. We will sorely miss him. The Perez family.

Posted on 24.06.2021 - 1:46 PM

Sue Klein Smith

Dear Flora & family, Condolences on the passing of your father. May you know no more sorrow. Sue & Barry Smith

Posted on 24.06.2021 - 1:51 PM

Ruth Dayan, Nathan Coleman & Rachel Coleman

My deepest condolences goes out to the whole Pinto family for the loss of their beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother. The community lost one of its great pillars today. May his memory be a blessing to his family and all those who loved him, and may his neshama rest in peace in Gan Eden. HaMakom Yenachem Etchem b'toch Sh'ar Aveilei Tzion v'Yerushalayim.

Posted on 24.06.2021 - 2:00 PM

David & Francine Gilbert

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We hope that you will find comfort and peace in the beautiful moments and indelible memories you have. May his memory be a blessing!

Posted on 24.06.2021 - 2:06 PM

Jason Ohayon

Dearest Pinto family, Words cannot express how sad so many of us on the loss of your beautiful father. The memories of your father instantly bring comfort to me and so many other people who knew him. What makes the loss of your father so difficult is that his kindness is just not found anywhere; the kindness that he gave to everyone who knew him came natural to him ...just because ...he wanted to help. His dedication to helping others, the synagogue and the community is just ...so unnatural..that it was and remains so rare to see in others, especially today. The kindness your father represented followed the kindness of Avraham Aveeno and no one else. The world and our community has suffered a tremendous loss. There has never been such a selfless and kind man I have ever met. Never. May H-ashem Comfort all of you and the Jewish community who your father treated better than family. Min, H-Ashmayim Tenuchamu With love and comfort the Ohayon family.

Posted on 24.06.2021 - 2:20 PM

Isaac Abitbol

Baruj Dayan Haemet, Que Hashem los de consuelo y fuerza , y que siempre lo recuerden en Alegrías, y Que Hashem lo tenga en lo mas alto junto a los Tzadikim de Am Israel.

Posted on 24.06.2021 - 2:22 PM

Jean Akerman

Our sincere condolences to the Pinto family on the loss of your beloved husband, father, and grandfather. We remember him fondly as a kind and loving man. May his memory be for a blessing. With love and sympathy, Jeannie and Mike Akerman

Judy & Harvey Greber

Our condolences to all the Pinto , Abecassis families. Leon was person a very good, kind and humble person. He was always there for anyone who needed him. He devoted his life to Tiferet Israel Synagogue. May the memories of his righteousness serve as comfort to the family during this difficult time. May his Neshama have an Aliyah to Gan Eden. He will truly be missed. BDE

Posted on 24.06.2021 - 2:25 PM

Flora & Garson Hoffman

Dear Tita Sol, Flora, Estrella, Esther, Aron and the rest of the family - there are no words to express how sad we are that Tito Leon has crossed to be with his parents and brother. Hashem waited for him and he was obviously needed. He was the kindest, sweetest soul who loved his family and friends immensely. He always had a smile and he never complained despite all the pain he endured. Always so positive and loving. I will never forget last year how Tita Sol always made sure Tito Leon would call my mom to give her a Misheberach for a Refuah Schlema when my mom was going through her treatment. Despite how hard it was for him to get on the phone he never missed an opportunity to bless my mom, my dad, me and the rest of the family. That touched us so much and we will never forget it - THANK YOU. Tito Leon - may your Neshama rest in Peace and may you watch over your beautiful family - especially Tita Sol - your soul mate who loves you beyond. Thank you for all you did for the shul and despite your difficulties you always kept your faith. We all love you and will miss you mucho. May your memory continue to be a blessing forever and always. We love you Flora, Garson and the girls.

Posted on 24.06.2021 - 2:34 PM

Karen Lundy and Joe Laufer

Dear Flora, Ken and Family, Joe and I are so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Miriam and Armand Abbou

Dear Sol, Flora, Estrella, Esther, and Aaron. And his brother Victor. There are not enough words to describe our feelings, as we sit and watch the funeral of our wonderful in-law, and friend Leon. Our hearts are heavy with sorrow, and we can only hope that he will forgive us for not being there too, with everyone. He was a strong man of courage, and quiet dignity, and like Aron said at his grave, someone who was always will to give a helping hand to others. He might not be with us in person any more, but he will always be there with us in all of the wonderful memories that we had made together as a family. His spirt will live on in his children, grandchildren and his great child. And we now can only hope that all of you, his immediate family, will cherish and remember all of your precious moments that you have made with him. Sol, your beloved husband has left your side, but your children and their children will be there for you always to help nourish his memory. We can only express our deepest condolences at this time for everyone there, and we wish that his memory will be a blessing. May HaShem bless you all in this time of grief, and may he give you all the strength to move forward together as a family. The future right now may seem empty, but Leon would never want it to remain that way for long. His strength to deal with his life's circumstances, should be an example for us all to emulate.

Posted on 24.06.2021 - 2:39 PM

Lily and Larry Kraft

Sincere condolences to all of you. Leon was a special man. May his goodness be an inspiration to future generations.

Posted on 24.06.2021 - 3:37 PM

Liz Mamann

Dear Pinto Family, Our deepest condolences. Mr. Pinto was a kind and a gentleman and wehave very fond memories of him. He will be greatly missed. Baruch Dayan Haemet. Liz, Marc, Alana, Melissa and Tara Elmaleh

Posted on 24.06.2021 - 3:59 PM

Prósper

Más sinceros pésames a toda la familia por esta gran pérdida Descanse en paz nuestro querido Leon Z.L ESTRELLA Y PRÓSPER TROJMAN NINETTE Y ALBERTO BENLEZRAH

Posted on 24.06.2021 - 4:00 PM

Shoshana & Michael Gladstone

Dear Flora and Ken and family, our deepest condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts are with you in these difficult times. Shoshana & Michael Gladstone

Rebeca Ponte

La tierra ha perdido un alma pura!!! Mis mas sentidos pésame a mi queridísima e increíble y cariñosa tita Sol, a mis queridos primos Flora ,Estrella , Esther y Aaron y familia y a sus hermanos Víctor y Lilianne!!Ruego a Hashem que is mande mucha fortaleza en estos duros momentos. Es una pérdida muy lamentable ! Que su alma tenga una Alia en Gan Eden junto con Los tzadikim y sus padres y sea rogadero por toda su familia y Am Israel!! He will be truly misssed! Un ser bondadoso , valiente, afectivo, correcto! Un pilar de Tiferet Israel al que sirvió con las más de las desinteresadas formas que he conocido . Su amor y dedicación a su congregación, a su famila y a sus amigos eran dignas de admiración!!! A mi en particular se comporto como un segundo padre y siempre recordare todos los ánimos que siempre me dio!!! ❤️U forever!!! Rest In Peace! Baruh Dayan Haemet!!

Posted on 24.06.2021 - 4:49 PM

Ron and Pearl Saban

Dear Flora and Jaskolka and Pinto families, We offer you our heartfelt condolences on the loss of a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather. We know that Leon's family and minyan meant so much to him, and that his absence will be deeply felt by all who knew and loved him. May you be comforted by your cherished and loving memories, and be spared any further sorrow.

Posted on 24.06.2021 - 4:53 PM

Paulettefrisch

Dear Flora, Ken and to the entire Pinto family, Our sincerest condolences on the loss of your dear father. My thoughts gi to your mother as well! Tifferet Yisroel Congragation will not be the same without yourfather’s presence . He will be dearly missed.

Posted on 24.06.2021 - 7:28 PM

Jacqueline Aziza

Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the entire family. Leon displayed great commitment to our faith and to his dear synagogue Tiferet which was an inspiration to all. Jacqueline and Jeff

Posted on 24.06.2021 - 8:06 PM

Arielle Nahmias

Dear Estrella , Mrs Pinto and all the Family. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you during this very difficult time. I considered Mr Pinto as an angel who made himself available to everyone all the time no matter how difficult or how impossible it was for most people. Mr Pinto will be forever cherished and will have a very special place in our hearts

Posted on 24.06.2021 - 8:43 PM

Raphael Tal

Dear Sol, children, grandchildren and the entire Pinto family, Words cannot express my deepest sorrow for the loss of your and our beloved Hatzadik Leon Pinto z"l, a dear friend to me whom I respected very much for his conduct, care, contributions and all the mitzvot he did. I will miss him very much. It was an honour for me me to assist him in the synagogue wherever he needed assistance. It was also a pleasure for me to find him every Shabbat waiting in his wheelchair for the synagogue door to open which I did and for which he thanked me and blessed me. A huge loss to the Pinto family and to all of us. So our dear friend rest in peace with Malachei Elyon. Amen v'Amen. My deepest condolences to you dear Sol and to all the Pinto family.

Posted on 24.06.2021 - 8:59 PM

Raquel Abecassis Kassin

My dear Tita Sol, Flora, Estrella, Esther, Aron and families, I wanted to convey my sincere condolences for the passing of your dear Dad and my sweet uncle, Leon Pinto (zl). What can I tell you about this 'GRAN SEÑOR" who I had the pleasure and honor to know and to love very much!! He was a wonderful person, with a great temperament, a big heart, always with a smile on his face and he always treated everyone with a lot of love. I have so many good things to say about him!!! I hope that he will pray for all of you from Gan Eden and that G-d will give you a lot of strength to overcome such loss. I wish you all the best and I hope that, from now on, you will only have good things and a lot of Simchas. Thinking of all of you!! Love ❤️ ? you!!

Posted on 24.06.2021 - 9:10 PM

Richard Young

I would like to send my condolences to Estrella and the whole Pinto family. May we only meet on simchas

Posted on 24.06.2021 - 9:18 PM

Ewa and family

Dear Esther, words cannot describe how truly sorry we are for the loss of your beloved father. May you and your loved ones find comfort and strength within each other. Our prayers go to you and your family ?

Posted on 25.06.2021 - 6:21 AM

Izchak Barzilay

I want to offer my condolences. Difficult times made more difficult.

Posted on 25.06.2021 - 9:05 AM

Max Benaim

My sincere condolences to the family on the passing of Leon, Z’L’ , a beautiful, kind, community and soft spoken person. He will be missed and Gan Eden gained a beautiful human being. Baruj Dayan Haemet

Posted on 25.06.2021 - 9:55 AM

Michael Schwartz

Dear Flora & family, My heartfelt condolence on the loss of your dear father. הַמָּקוֹם יְנַחֵם אֶתְכֶם בְּתוֹךְ שְׁאָר אֲבֵלֵי צִיּוֹן וִירוּשָׁלַיִם

Posted on 25.06.2021 - 10:45 AM

Wendi and Irwin Tobias

Dear Flora, We were saddened by the news of your father's passing. He lived a full life and brought joy to his family. Our sincerest condolences to your whole family at this sad time.

Posted on 25.06.2021 - 1:39 PM

Bonnie and Alan Jaskolka

Our most heartfelt condolences to the entire Pinto Family on the loss of your husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. May his memory be a source of comfort to you in your time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With love Bonnie and Alan

Posted on 25.06.2021 - 2:02 PM

Jack and Robin Toledano

We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences to the entire family.

Posted on 25.06.2021 - 7:31 PM

Yosi Nahmias

Mis más sincero pésame. Que la familia no sepa más de penas!

Posted on 26.06.2021 - 8:56 AM

Michelle Greiver

We are so sorry to hear this, Flora. Our deepest condolences to you and Ken on your loss of a beloved father and father-in-law. Steve and Michelle

Posted on 27.06.2021 - 10:22 AM

Frank Simtob

I am saddened by this loss to the whole community. Leon was an exceptional man, devoted to his family, his community, Judaism. He was a Tzadik. May his soul ascend to Heaven To his wife Sol, his children and grandchildren, to his brother Victor, I present my sincere condolences and my deepest sympathy.

Posted on 27.06.2021 - 10:39 AM

Aline Zeitoune & family

To Victor and the entire Pinto family.my deepest condolences. May his memory be blessed. He was a kind and gentle soul. May he rest in peace...

Posted on 28.06.2021 - 8:16 AM

Molly Fuchs

Dearest Flora, Ken and Family, Our sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved father and grandfather. May your cherished memories help sustain you during this difficult time. Molly & Alan Perlmutter

Posted on 03.07.2021 - 3:10 PM

Esther Marmora (Landsberg)

Estrella- I was so sad to hear of the loss of your dear dad. From reading these messages I can easily see where you got your kind, wonderful and caring heart. He will always be with you. My condolences to you and your entire family on the loss of this very special person.