Philip Zavel WEINSTEIN

PHILIP ZAVEL WEINSTEIN March 15, 1933 - September 23, 2022 Lived a long, happy life. He was lucky to find the love of his life, Diana, when she was 17 at U of T, on an anthropology dig. They spent the next 71 years together. They called each other FACE (origin unknown). Philip found a deeply meaningful career in Urban Planning, which he loved. His work lives on in many places, including the Metro Toronto Zoo, Centreville on the Toronto Islands and Bramalea. His work is also in Texas, California, China and Russia. And includes some famous highway guardrails in London, England. Endlessly loved by his three children, Johanna, Julia and Matthew; son-in-law, Nicholas Fasullo; and daughter-in-law, Adriana Urtasun; brother, Alan; and sister-in -law, Nina. He adored his grandchildren, Thea and Ben; and 12 hairy dogs. Philip was a lover of the arts, especially opera and ballet. He was a fabulous dancer and never afraid to eat more meals in great restaurants than at home. Philip has been lucky to have lifelong friendships. He loved making his model planes with Jerry Markson and going on a yearly upstate New York road trip. These two would meticulously build model planes that once launched, would simply fly away. It was beautiful. Philip was lucky to travel extensively with the family and with Diana. Especially through France, with boundless love. He studied French with passion, and his French classes and classmates were precious to him. The family home was a gathering spot for their friends and their children's friends. They were always up for a good giggle. Philip was handsome, charming, clever and funny, which is always the best combination. His happiest time was with his beloved Di at their country home in Rosemont, Ontario. We always joked with him about putting "Hard, soft, round. Don't pack air" on his tombstone, if he had one. That's how he would request items when packing up the car for the weekend. "If there ever comes a day when we can't be together, keep me in your heart. I'll stay there forever." AA Milne In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to SickKids Foundation.