Jonathan Paul Grossman

GROSSMAN, Jonathan Paul - In his 47th year, after a valiant and courageous battle with myelofibrosis, Jonathan passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 30, 2009. He leaves behind the loves of his life - the 3 J's - Julie, Jessica and Jason and survived by his loving parents, Dr. Harold Grossman, Faigy Nightingale Grossman and his father-in-law Moishe Simon. Predeceased by his loving mother-in-law Joyce Gordon Simon. He will be sadly missed by his siblings Esther Gur (Shaul), David, Michael (Bonnie Flatt) and sister-in-law Tammy Simon (Alex Lemon). Loving uncle to Adam, Joshua, Benjamin, Daniel, Zachary, Gabriel, Akiva, Chana-Mindel, Maxine and Derek. Jonathan will remain in the hearts of his many family, friends and colleagues. After a successful bone marrow donor drive, the family wishes to acknowledge all who participated, Gift of Life (Florida) and to especially thank his anonymous donor who gave him a second chance. The family would also like to thank Drs. Loach and Lipton and their patient-care focused medical team for their compassionate support during this time. Funeral will be held at Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue West (3 lights west of Dufferin) on Monday, August 31, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. Shiva will be held at 65 Spring Garden Avenue, Apt. 1602 from 1:00 p.m.; evening services at 8:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation - Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, 416-946-6560, www.pmhf.ca or the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada, 416-920-5035, www.ccfc.ca.