Sam Smilovic
SAM SMILOVIC (SMILEY). Within the loving embrace of his family, Sam Smilovic (Smiley) passed away early Friday morning. Sam always found a way to overcome his difficult past by holding true to his values and traditions, while moving forward with his beloved Annette z”l with hope, humour, and contributions to the community. Sam is lovingly remembered by his children, Fern Smiley, Rabbi Mark Smilovic Smiley (Aviva Silverman) and Neil Smiley (Jordana), by his grandchildren, Jessica, Daniel, David, Yael (Gabe), Dov, Benjamin, Jared and Erin, by many nieces and nephews in Canada, U.S., and Israel, as well as by a multitude of friends from each stage of his life.* He will be greatly missed and forever remembered. Sam’s published Holocaust memoir can be found at http://migs.concordia.ca/memoirs/smilovic/smilovic.html. Funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Shaarei Tefillah Synagogue, 3600 Bathurst St., Toronto. Interment to follow at Mount Sinai Cemetery, Shaarei Tefillah section. Memorial donations may be made to The Sam and Annette Smilovic Fund, c/o Associated Hebrew Schools (416) 494-7666.
