Philip DRABINSKY Obituary
DRABINSKY, Philip
It is with deep sadness that Phil's family announces his sudden death on Wednesday, April 24, 2002 in Toronto at the age of 80. Phil was the beloved husband of the late Ethel Drabinsky with whom he shared 47 years, father to Garth, Sheldon and Susan, Cyril and Risa, and Zaidie to Alicia, Marc, Daryl, Cayle, James, Allie, Ethan and Anna. Brother to Ralph and to the late Dr. Dave Drabinsky. Also survived by sisters-in-law Anne Shienfield, Eva Silverman and her husband Allan, Toba Waldman, Millie Drabinsky and Shirley Drabinsky, and many nieces and nephews. Phil's numerous friends join with the family in mourning his passing. Phil will be profoundly missed by all who knew him. At Beth Sholom Synagogue, 1445 Eglinton Avenue West (Allen Road and Eglinton) for service on Friday, April 26, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. Interment Beth Sholom section of Mt. Sinai Memorial Park. Shiva 478 Spadina Road. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Philip Drabinsky Memorial Fund, c/o The Benjamin Foundation, 3429 Bathurst Street, Toronto, M6A 2C3, 416-780-0324.
Published by The Globe and Mail from Apr. 26 to Apr. 27, 2002.