Rosie Schwartz

Rosie Schwartz (89) Activist, Friend – Mother of Paul Smith (Patty), Grandmother to Julian (Calli) & Dana. A special thanks to her caregivers and good friends who supported her.

Rosie sang her own tune and lived by her own rules.

Date of Death: Friday, December 17, 2021

Date of Funeral: Sunday, December 19, 2021

Time of Funeral: 11:00 AM

Memorial Service Location: Graveside Service

Burial Service Location: Pardes Chaim Cemetery

Message of Condolence

Posted on 17.12.2021 - 3:49 PM

Gabe and Leah

Hi Paul, Leah and I are saddened to hear about your mother's passing. Sending you our sincere condolences during this difficult time. May her memory be a blessing.

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Posted on 17.12.2021 - 5:04 PM

Susan, Steven and Cindy

Paul, so sorry to hear about Rosie’s passing. We certainly had some great times together with our families. We wish you no more sorrows…

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Posted on 17.12.2021 - 5:06 PM

Bracha and Marc

So sorry for your loss. Wishing you strength and sending hugs. Love Bracha, Marc and boys

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Posted on 17.12.2021 - 7:59 PM

murray rubin

Paul, so sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences. Tina and Murray

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Posted on 17.12.2021 - 8:37 PM

Dr.sol and Naomi baum

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Posted on 18.12.2021 - 8:34 AM

Ozy Camacho and family

Our deepest condolences for the loss of your mother. We all heard many colourful stories from the guys who grew up around Bathurst and Harbour. The one where she threw all their booze down the drain is priceless. She will continue to live through these great memories.

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Posted on 18.12.2021 - 8:35 AM

Sari, Stephen, Zev & Talia

So sorry for your loss. Sending love to the whole family.

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Posted on 18.12.2021 - 9:16 AM

Roz Brandman

Dear Paul,Patty and family My sincere condolences on the loss of your mother Roz

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Posted on 18.12.2021 - 10:04 AM

Amy Brandman

Dear Paul and Patty and family, We would like to extend our condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mother. We are thinking of you at this difficult time. Amy and Alan Ginsberg

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Posted on 18.12.2021 - 10:22 AM

Debbie Costa

Our deepest condolences for the loss of your mother, Paul. She always made us smile. Larger than life personality. Sending hugs to you and your family. John and Deb Costa.

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Posted on 18.12.2021 - 10:31 AM

Dalva and Frank Potestio

Paul, our deepest condolences on your loss. I remember the first time I met Rosie, Frank introduced her as his second mom. She was everyone’s second mom! We lost touch over the years, but she will live on in those unbelievable stories, laughs and fond memories. Always with love, Frank and Dalva

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Posted on 18.12.2021 - 10:34 AM

SID HEBSCHER

not one guy in Lansdowne School could hit a baseball further than ROSIE .She wanted to play on the ball team!! Well ahead of her time. REST IN PEACE.

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Posted on 18.12.2021 - 11:10 AM

Dalva and Frank Potestio

Paul, our deepest condolences on your loss. I remember the first time I met Rosie, Frank introduced her as his second mom. She was everyone’s second mom! We lost touch over the years, but she will live on in those unbelievable stories, laughs and fond memories. Always with love,

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Posted on 18.12.2021 - 11:45 AM

Lynda gourlie

My condolences on the passing of your mother, Paul. Lynda

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Posted on 18.12.2021 - 12:29 PM

Ivan Beeckmans

Rosie, I will miss your jokes, reminiscing about the neighbourhood, and the talk of food. Every visit was an adventure and my walks down Brunswick will always remind me of you. May the place you find yourself now be full of chicken soup, chocolate babka, and jelly beans. Love from all of us, Ivan for the Beeckmans (Ivan, Megan and Pierre)

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Posted on 18.12.2021 - 12:30 PM

Rammy Rochman

Dear Paul, Patty and family. Please accept our deepest condolences. May her memory be for a blessing. Doris and Rammy

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Posted on 18.12.2021 - 12:35 PM

Rose, Luca & Carla De Angelis

Dear Paul and Family. We were saddened to hear of the passing of your mother, mother-in-law and grandmother Rosie We have fond memories of her and she will forever hold a place in our hearts. It is the end of an era and the neighborhood will never be the same. May God comfort you and may Rosie's memory be a blessing. Love Rose, Luca and Carla De Angelis

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Posted on 18.12.2021 - 2:16 PM

Brian Kennedy

Paul, please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your Mom.

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Posted on 18.12.2021 - 2:40 PM

Jean Korman

BIG HUGS are sent to you Paul, Patty and family. Sincere condolences on the loss of Rosie.

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Posted on 18.12.2021 - 4:26 PM

Megan Beeckmans

Dear Paul- I am very sorry to hear the passing of your mother. My deepest condolences to you . Your mother had one of the quickest wits around. She was always fast on her feet with an acute, often acerbic anecdote or observation. She was also a great storyteller, and I learned a lot from her about our neighbourhood. She was a real teacher of social history. Personal history and personal stories are often the best education, and she always engaged us with stories of real people who made our neighbourhood. She will be thoroughly missed.I am glad that she was such an important part of our family. Megan Beeckmans

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Posted on 18.12.2021 - 8:00 PM

Robert Hort

Dear Paul, We go back many years and share fond memories. Victoria, Sarah and I send you our condolences. Baruch Dayan HaEmes. Sincerely, The Hort’s

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Posted on 18.12.2021 - 8:49 PM

Rhoda and Lenny Gelbard and family

Paul and Family Condolences on the loss of your Mother and Grandmother. We are thinking about you at this difficult time.

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Posted on 18.12.2021 - 10:51 PM

Marvin Dryer

I spent my early years at 257 Brunswick Ave. One day much later on l met Rosie on Bloor St. & we reconnected. After that all I had to do was knock on the front door and I would get the greatest welcome. I was able to give whichever of my children or grandchildren was with me a grand tour of the house I grew up in. Paul, I met you on one of the visits and she had every reason to be proud of you. I only know a bit of her whole life story but I know that you have every reason to be proud of her. My sincere condolences.

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Posted on 19.12.2021 - 12:39 PM

Gert Ludwig

I have known Rosie since attending Central Commerce and my late husband Nelson Ludwig lived at 270 Brunswick. right across the street from the Schwartz family. I visited her a few times over the years, and was in touch with her by phone from time to time. We would reminisce about 'the old times'. She was a 'survivor'. Rest in peace my "Rosie"!!

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Posted on 19.12.2021 - 2:41 PM

Marion Kashin

Dear Paul and Family. Your mom and I go back many years on Brunswick Ave. and Camp Northland. Rosie was her own person. I loved all her stories and her charisma and energy. May you and your family always remember your mom with love and affection. She was one of a kind. Our sincere condolences.

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Posted on 19.12.2021 - 2:48 PM

Aviva Korman

Paul, Patty & Family, My heartfelt condolences to all of you during this most difficult of times. xo

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Posted on 19.12.2021 - 3:49 PM

Stephanie Smith

Dear Paul, Patty, Julian and Dana, We are so sorry for the loss of your mom/grandmother Rosie. We are thinking of you now and are sending love and hugs your way. Steph and Howie, Zack and Ben

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Posted on 19.12.2021 - 5:19 PM

Steven Schwartz

When I think of Auntie Rosie the first thing that always comes to mind is humour. She was insanely funny. She was the only person I ever knew that could have my entire family in stitches at the dinner table. Oddly enough I still remember many of her best quips from decades ago that had me howling with laughter. When we were kids her arrival always meant fun. Not a bad way to be remembered.

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Posted on 19.12.2021 - 9:09 PM

Stan Teitelbaum

We lived five doors away from Rosie and Paul on castlefield Ave in 1960 and onward. Rosie took me- an eleven year old kid on her scooter around the neighborhood. It was so “bohemian”. I remember her fondly because she was so different from the other parents on the street. Sorry for your loss Paul and family.

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Posted on 19.12.2021 - 11:12 PM

Honey Martin

Paul and Patty and family, so sorry to hear of the loss or your mother Rosie. You always knew when she was in the room and was so much fun. My sincere condolences to all

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Posted on 19.12.2021 - 11:20 PM

Honey Martin

Paul Patty and family so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother Rosie. You always knew when she was in the room and so much fun. My sincerest condolences to all.

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Posted on 19.12.2021 - 11:33 PM

Honey Martin

Paul Patty and family, so very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother Rosie. You always knew when she was in the room and lots of fun. My deepest condolences to all.

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Posted on 19.12.2021 - 11:39 PM

Honey Martin

Paul Patty and family so very sorry to hear of your loss of your mother Rosie. You always knew when she was in the room and so much fun. My sincerest condolences to all

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Posted on 20.12.2021 - 7:11 AM

Helena and Allan

Dear Paul, Patty and family, Our sincere condolences on the loss of your mother and grandmother. Sending hugs and thinking of you all at this time. Helena, Allan and family

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Posted on 20.12.2021 - 9:18 AM

Honey Martin

Paul , Patty and family so very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother Rosie. You always knew when she was in the room and so much fun. My sincerest condolences to the family

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Posted on 20.12.2021 - 9:23 AM

Honey Martin

Paul, Patty and family so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother Rosie. You always knew when she was in the room and so much fun. My sincerest condolences to all.

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Posted on 20.12.2021 - 10:21 AM

Frank Vetere

I just heard of Rosie's death. I was introduced to her years ago by a mutual friend. Rosie was a genuine human being. Her life force was informed by a strong work ethic, social values and she was never at a loss for opinions on this, that and everything. Her B.S. detector was generally on high alert just like her well honed moral compass but at the same time she was warm and generous to all those she knew. Like me, she opened her home to all sorts of people who needed a place to live and visitors never left without a container of soup or goodies she had concocted. She was larger than life and I was one of many who were privileged to know her. She is if the ages now and is ageless.

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Posted on 20.12.2021 - 1:06 PM

Richard and Risa Amar

Our condolences to your family on the loss of your mother. BDE.

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Posted on 04.04.2022 - 10:53 PM

Ron Struys

Dear Rosie's family. I just found out about her passing. I knew Rosie during the 1970's era of City Politiics - she was a wonderful soul who cared about people and was always searching for the right thing to do to help people and her city. For a while I lived on Brunswick a few doors away. She and I would argue incessantly but always with a positive spirit. Sending you condolences.

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Posted on 03.02.2023 - 9:17 PM

Kimberley

I was thinking about Rosie today and decided to look her up. She left an impression on me that won’t be forgotten! I rented a room from Rosie the first year of university. I had come from a small rural town and I had never met such a colourful person as Rosie! Rosie helped me in my transition into Toronto life and gave me some truthful advice. We had a friendship. I would help her with some things around the house and she would cook me the most delicious pan potatoes and soups! Over the years I tried to contact her via email but she always had trouble with her computer. At times we would chat over the phone and she was always so kind and interested in my life. I am sorry that I did not get to meet her again. Condolences to the family.

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Posted on 22.07.2024 - 10:55 AM

Helen Taylor

Recently thinking of Rosie and my life on Brunswick Avenue. Rose was a powerful force to be sure, but if she liked you, you could always count on her to give a hand, I’ll never forget living next door to 257 Brunswick Ave on the 70’s! Rosie, I want to thank you for being the kindest friend. Til I meet you once more, cabbage rolls in hand, Lots of love to Paul and his family.

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