Michael Ripsman - Steeles Memorial Chapel

Funeral service will be live-streamed. Please go to http://smclive.ca on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.

Ripsman, Michael – It is with great sadness that we report the peaceful passing of Michael Ripsman after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Toba, father of Elana and Jonathan Aziza, Colin and Arlene, Norrin and Nathalie. Zaidi to Ariel and Rebecca, Eitan and Shoshi, Josh and Nilah and Orly Aziza; Danielle, David and Ryan Ripsman; Shira and Dafna Ripsman. Great grandfather to Esti, Madelyn and Tehila; Koby, Boaz and Mikki.

All Prayers at Zichron Yisroel Congregation,300 Atkinson Ave., Thornhill, L4J 8A2. Shaharit at 6:30 a.m., Minha/Maariv at 4:30 p.m.

Shiva visits will be at 164 Franklin Ave. Thornhill. Outside in back yard during the day – 10-12, 2-3:30. At night from 7-8:30 pm indoors by appointment only. Please contact Terry Dykopf to set up an appointment – thedykopfs@sympatico.ca

Please note that all indoor visitors must be double vaccinated and masked.
If desired, donations can be made to Bikur Cholim of Toronto 416-783-7983 , or Princess Margaret Hospital 416-946-6560 or Beit Halochem Canada, Aid to Disabled Veterans of Israel 905-695-0611.

Message of Condolence

Posted on 01.12.2021 - 12:58 PM

Maida Haltrecht

We are very sad to hear the unfortunate news about Michael. We have many wonderful memories of past times together. Our sincerest condolences. Sylvia Haltrecht & family

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Posted on 01.12.2021 - 1:34 PM

Allan & Deena Roness

Baruch Dayan Haemet We are truly saddened at the loss of our beloved friend Michael Z"L. Our hearts go out to his Eishet Chayil, Tova and to all of the devoted children. Yehi Zichro Baruch. With Brachot and Affection

Posted on 01.12.2021 - 4:24 PM

Sandra Winiarz

I am so sorry. May you be comforted amongst the mourners of Yerushalyim and Zion Sandra Winiarz

Posted on 01.12.2021 - 5:31 PM

Sylvia Wein

We would like to give our condolences to Toba and the Ripsman family. We were very sorry to hear that Michael passed away. Leon and Sylvia Wein

Posted on 01.12.2021 - 7:34 PM

Philip J Rosenberg

I worked with Michael for years at Hy & Zel's, where he was a pharmacy manger. A very caring and beautiful human being, who was an exemplary pharmacist, as well as a really nice guy. Rest in peace Michael.

Posted on 01.12.2021 - 9:55 PM

Ruthie Zaionz

Dear Tova and Family: Please accept my deepest condolences at this difficult time. I hope that your wonderful and precious times throughout the years will give you strength. Hold on to these memories tightly. Fondly, Ruthie, and Rich and Elana

Posted on 01.12.2021 - 9:58 PM

Dear Tova: Please accept my very sincerest condolences at this difficult time. I hope that your many beautiful times and experiences over the years will give you and your family fond memories to recall. Hold on to those memories and I hope they will give you strength in the times to come. Fondly, Ruthie Zaionz, Rich & Elana Winkler

Posted on 01.12.2021 - 10:01 PM

Dear Tova and Family: Please accept our deepest condolences during this sad time. We wish you strength and that you hold on to the wonderful memories and times that you shared over the years. Fondly, Ruthie Zaionz, Richard and Elana Winkler

Posted on 01.12.2021 - 10:02 PM

Sandy and Abe Gewirtz

Dear Tova and family. We are saddened to read of your dear husband’s passing. May he be a meilitz yodher for you and your loved ones. Hamakom yenachem eschem…….

Posted on 01.12.2021 - 10:03 PM

Bobbie and Abe Mandel

Dearest Toba: we both want to send you and your family our deepest and most sincere thoughts on Michael’s passing. May the love of your family and friends wrap you all in comfort and love. Bobbie and Abe Mandel.

Posted on 01.12.2021 - 10:09 PM

Dearest Toba..we both want to send you and your family our deepest condolences and thoughts on Michael’s passing. May the love of your family and friends help comfort you and wrap you all in warmth.

Posted on 02.12.2021 - 12:59 AM

David & Carol Green

To the entire family, BDE. We are so sorry to hear about your husband, father, grandfather & great-grandfather. Our deepest condolences. David and Carol & Family

Posted on 02.12.2021 - 9:22 AM

Olga and Aurento D'souza

Dear Elana and family, Please accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss.

Posted on 02.12.2021 - 9:43 AM

Eve Bergstein

Dear Toba and family My sincere condolences at this difficult time of your great loss of your beloved husband and father, grandfather. May you find comfort in happy memories. Eve Bergstein and family

Posted on 02.12.2021 - 10:10 AM

Jerrold & Tzippy Landau

We were very sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Ripsman. We have many memories from the past, both from the neighbourhood and shul (Tzippy), and from many visits to the Ripsman Shabbat and Yomtov table (Jerrold). We recall him as a kind, friendly, welcoming gentleman. May you be comforted amongst the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

Posted on 02.12.2021 - 10:59 AM

Michael Schwartz

BDE Dear Ripsman Family, My heartfelt condolence. Michael was such a fine person. May the wonderful memories you have of him ease the pain of your loss

Posted on 02.12.2021 - 12:19 PM

Mushy Zionce

Dear Tova, Elana, Colin, Norrin and families: I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Michael. I have fond memories of spending time with you both in Florida. Michael always greeting us with a big smile and warm hello and it was a pleasure to be in his company. He was a true mensch. May the legacy Michael has left be of comfort and strength to the whole family. May his memory be for a blessing. Marcia Zionce

Posted on 02.12.2021 - 2:00 PM

Please accept our deepest condolences at this sad time. Wishing you all strength from each other. Ruthie Zaionz, Richard and Elana Winkler

Posted on 02.12.2021 - 3:55 PM

Dr. Patrick gullane

Hi Elana and family , Just notified this morning of your fathers death My sincere condolences to-you and family on his loss.We know how much a father means to a family and the loss is always one of grief. We have had that experience and despite the expectations of knowing it will occur we are never prepared for this eventuality. With sincere regrets. Pat Gullane

Posted on 02.12.2021 - 4:52 PM

Lisa Schwartz

Condolences to the entire Ripsman family in the loss of your father and grandfather. May your family be comforted by the memories you have and his legacy. Lisa and Chaim Steinmetz

Posted on 02.12.2021 - 5:46 PM

Honey Mandel

To Tova and Family; I send my deepest condolences to you all. Michael was a lovely man and always had a smile. Honey Mandel

Posted on 02.12.2021 - 7:00 PM

Eli Shupak

My deepest condolences to the family on your loss.

Posted on 03.12.2021 - 8:29 AM

Dear Toba and family So saddened to hear of Michael’s passing- sending our sincere condolences at this difficult time of your great loss. May you find comfort in happy memories. Eve Bergstein and family

Posted on 03.12.2021 - 2:30 PM

arlene gryfe

I volunteered with Michael at the Baycrest Residents' Library, and always enjoyed the time I spent with him. He will be missed

Posted on 05.12.2021 - 3:10 PM

Joy Wolfson

Dear Toba and Family, we are sorry to hear about Michael’s passing. Although it has been a very long time since we saw each other, we have fond memories of our times together. Joy Wolfson and Family

Posted on 05.12.2021 - 8:32 PM

Stanley Gordon and Rena Singer-Gordon

Tova, Rena and I were sorry to read about the passing of your beloved Michael. I enjoyed my many conversations with him over the years regarding condo business, in our complex. He always had a thoughtful insight to add to the conversation. May you and your family be comforted by your memories.

Posted on 06.12.2021 - 11:17 AM

Sherry Nussbaum-Bikur Cholim Toronto

We at Bikur Cholim are saddened by the loss of your husband and father Michael, z'l. May you find comfort in the many good memories you have and may he be a meilitz yosher for you and your family

Posted on 07.12.2021 - 7:02 AM

Joyce Solomon

Baruch Dayan HaEmet. I was saddened to read of Mr. Ripsman's passing. May pleasant memories and photos serve to comfort you at this difficult time. HaMakom Yenachem Etchem b'toch sh'ar Aveilei Tzion v'Yerushalayim.

Posted on 07.12.2021 - 7:43 AM

Maria Wallis

I extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family.

Posted on 07.12.2021 - 8:56 PM

Sidney and Dina Lebowitz

Baruch Dayan Emet So sorry to hear of your loss I remember your dad from all those many years ago growing up with Colin and Norrin He was a very nice and intelligent man May you all be comforted in this difficult time with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem

Posted on 07.12.2021 - 10:24 PM

Robert Wittes, MD

Dear Arlene, I happened to see this listing in the National Post, immediately recognized the name "Ripsman" as being the name of a patient of mine before my retirement, and then saw "Arlene" as being a daughter, so I presume that I am reaching the right person. Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your father. Sincerely, Dr. Wittes

Posted on 08.12.2021 - 6:48 PM

Robert Buckler

Michael was a kind soul whose kindness warmed the heart! I always enjoyed speaking with him as we were members of the BAYT and friends of Elana and Jonathan. Condolences to the family as I know Michael will be sorely missed.