Joel Howard STARKMAN

Joel Howard Starkman

Passed away peacefully on
Friday, November 6, 2015 at age
55. Son of the late Sidney and
late Elva Starkman. Beloved and
cherished husband of Mary-
Martha Ruscica Starkman; loving
and devoted father of Rebecca
(Chaim), Samuel, and Hava
Proud grandfather of Ellie Claire
Brother of David (Dee), Donna
(Randy), Marlene (David), and
Paul (Galina). Son-in-law of
Salvatore Ruscica and Theresa
Russell, brother-in-law of Anne-
Marie and the late Sebastian
Much adored uncle of Michael,
Hannah, Isaias, Davida (Ian),
Jacob, Ilana, Aaron, Leah, Ethan,
Ariella, Sidney, Natasha, and
Halle. An enduring friend to
many.
   A passionate, creative, generous
and selfless man whose strength
and zest for life and learning are
an inspiration to us all.
   Funeral was held, November
8, 2015 at Adas Israel
Congregation, Hamilton.
   Shiva at 25 Wilmont Court,
Hamilton. Morning services at
7:30 a.m., mincha at 2.15 p.m
and evening services at 7:30
p.m. Shiva visitation ends Friday,
at 11:00 a.m.
   In lieu of flowers, donations may
be made to the General Patient
Care Fund of the Juravinski
Hospital and Cancer Centre
Foundation (905) 521-2100, ext
66382 or the Dr. Sidney
Starkman Fund at Mount Sinai
Hospital (416) 631-5685.