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BORN

1953

DIED

2023

Saul FELDBERG Obituary

SAUL FELDBERG Passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was 87. Saul was born in Poland and immigrated to Canada in 1953. He, along with his wife, Toby, founded The Global Furniture Group in 1966 and Teknion Corp in 1983, and built them into worldwide leaders in office and institutional furniture. In addition, Saul founded The Milestone Group in 1989 and built it into a leader in the commercial, industrial and retail property management sector. After starting in a small furniture business sweeping floors, he ended up running the operations at a young age. He started Global with a couple of employees and grew the business step by step with a diverse group of people who surrounded Saul with love, respect, and loyalty. Saul embedded the companies with a strong sense of values, including: treating all with respect, hard work and determination, act quickly and decisively and continuously improving and driving forward. He was deservedly awarded the Order of Canada in 2018. Saul believed in giving back to society with countless philanthropic activities in too many areas to name. His generosity was endless. He had an unsurpassed love of Israel and invested heavily in all aspects of Israeli life. Saul knew that success was more than financial success. His love and devotion to his family and friends leaves a legacy for generations to come. Saul's reputation was stellar in all aspects of business, family, and life. There has never been a negative word uttered against him by anyone. Saul was the beloved husband of Toby Feldberg for over 65 years. Loving father and father-in-law of David and Elyssa, Bernie, Janice and Jeff, and Joel and Melissa. Dear brother of the late Phil Feldberg; and brother-in-law of Lily Elsner, and Bob Ritter and Rochelle Feldberg. Devoted grandfather of Alexa and Dustin, Jordy and Daniel, Jake, Ashley, Sydney, Dylan, Reese, Jay, Eden, and Lucy. Loving great-grandfather of Ivy, Elliot, Jack, Asher, Lev, and Tommy. Loyal son of the late Abraham and Eva Feldberg. At Beth Emeth Bais Yehuda Synagogue, 100 Elder Street, Toronto for service on Monday, January 16, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. Interment in the Jewish Canadian Veteran's Memorial Park Association section of Mount Sinai Memorial Park. Shiva will be observed privately. Memorial donations may be made to Beit Halochem, Canada, 905-695-0611 or Sunnybrook Foundation 416-480-4483.

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Published by The Globe and Mail from Jan. 16 to Jan. 20, 2023.

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Walter Stack

October 14, 2024

I am saddened to hear of Saul death and only now at such a late date
He was truly a gentleman and caring if others. I had the honour of working for him for close to a decade and he was truly a leader who had great compassion for all humanity. Our most sincere condolences to Toby and his family
Walter, Barbara, Joel and Justin Stack of Arnprior Ontario

Avril Singer

February 2, 2023

Deepest sympathy to the Feldberg family on the loss of a legend of a man Saul Feldberg.

Avril Singer

Melanson

January 29, 2023

Over half a century ago a business relationship started, and a friendship immerged between two people that would travel throughout the world.
Today not only do the memories continue, but their success has provided each families continued growth.
It is with our deepest sympathy and kind thoughts for the Feldberg family over their loss of Saul.
The Melanson Family

Colleen Withers

January 28, 2023

To the Feldberg family,
I was sad to learn of Saul's passing.
He was a lovely man, who I had the pleasure of knowing thru the office furniture industry. Condolences on the loss of your Patriach.

Jerome de Kauwe

January 24, 2023

Toby and the entire extended family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
My earliest memory of both of you is when David Margulis and myself visited your house to design your "media room" which it was called then. We went on to collaborate with you on many projects in your residence, with the Milestone Group and then with Saul's late brother Phil, and his wife Rochelle. He will be remembered as a kind and affable gentleman, a special human being.

Doug Mayoff

January 21, 2023

Dear Toby, Please accept my condolences on the loss of your dear husband Saul. He was clearly a most special human being and I am sorry never to have had the pleasure and honour to meet him. Having read about Saul, he was my kind of guy. Sincerely, Doug Mayoff

Dana Fromunda

January 20, 2023

Dear Saul, you were and will be, an example and inspiration, for so many.
I looked up at you and I admired your very unique way of being.
I am glad I got the chance to work with you and your team and get "the best time of my life" being a partner in so many successful projects.
My condolences to your family.
Dana Fromunda

Larry Sadinsky

January 19, 2023

To David Feldberg and the entire Feldberg family as well as to the Global/Teknion family. Our deepest condolences
on the passing of a giant in our industry. It was an honour to have known and worked with him.

Larry Sadinsky & Yvonne Yip

Leonard Chapman

January 19, 2023

Hi David, I'm truly sorry to hear about the passing of your Father. I lost my Mom/Dad some years ago and it's never easy. Healing takes time and it's different for each one of us. When you can smile after thinking of past some good times you shared with your Dad, you're getting better. Take Care.

Brad Polley

January 19, 2023

My sincere condolences to the entire Feldberg family. Blessings and peace. Saul´s deep commitment to all he did and his sincere appreciation of everyone who touched his life was an inspiration to everyone. His warm smile and handshake offered to everyone, made them feel special. It was his gift to us. May we all continue his legacy of kindness and appreciation of all humanity. It is why we are here. May his memory glow in everyone´s hearts who worked with and knew Saul. We have truly lost a wonderful man.

Mauro Tonon

January 18, 2023

I had the honor to meet Saul and Toured Global operations with Saul, back in 1989. I opened a Chair Business and purchased All my Office Chairs from Saul directly. He was a true gentleman and class Act.......God Rest his soul.......my condolences go out to ALL the Family.

Steve Hindle

January 18, 2023

My sincere condolences to the Feldberg family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you for the loss of this great man.
May his soul rest in peace.

Steven Kantner

January 18, 2023

My sincere condolences to the Feldberg family for their loss. I was lucky enough to meet Mr. Feldberg on 2 occasions while in Toronto and even though they were short interactions, I could see that he was genuine and cared about the content of our chat. My Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Steven Kantner and family

Denis Chouinard

January 17, 2023

Sympathies à toute la famille, je garde un souvenir chaleureux de ce grand monsieur, rencontré à Chicago!

Karen Jurjevich, Principal, Branksome Hall

January 17, 2023

The Branksome Hall community would like to share our sincere condolences to Joel, Melissa and the entire Feldberg family. Having had the privilege of educating his grandchildren, Eden and Lucy, it's clear that Saul's legacy is one of kindness, love and generosity, and these values have been passed along quite wonderfully. Clearly, Saul's was a life well lived, personally and professionally, and we extend our thoughts of comfort and strength at this difficult time.

Mignonne Olsen

January 17, 2023

My deepest condolences to the Feldberg famiky. Saul was kind to me and always someone to admire and respect. May his soul rest in peace.

Richard Maisonneuve

January 17, 2023

My Deepest Condolences to the Feldberg family for the loss of such a Great Man. I had the pleasure to meet Saul & Toby at several Corporate events over the years. Saul always made time to speak with everyone and had a joke or two to share as he made his way around. He was truly one of a kind!

Bruno R

January 17, 2023

My deepest condolences to the Feldberg Family.
Mr. Saul Feldberg was truly been an inspiring individual to millions of people.

Saul Alexander

January 17, 2023

This is sad news, but we are all subject to the Circle of life.
Our Condolences to his family.
Regards Saul Alexander

Jennifer Anderson

January 17, 2023

My heartfelt condolences to the entire Feldberg family on your loss. Many blessings and prayers for you all at this time.

Nicole Pare

January 17, 2023

My sincere condolences to the Feldberg family.
May he rest in peace.

Lucie DesJardins

January 17, 2023

A Life Well Lived
by Anonymous
A life well lived is a precious gift
Of hope and strength and grace,
From someone who has made our world
A brighter, better place
It´s filled with moments, sweet and sad
With smiles and sometimes tears,
With friendships formed and good times shared
And laughter through the years.
A life well lived is a legacy
Of joy and pride and pleasure,
A living, lasting memory
Our grateful hearts will treasure.

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Rose Allimant

January 17, 2023

Saul was a great man with a big heart always made time to stop and talk to anyone and crack a joke from time to time. My condolences to the Feldberg family

Sanjeev Ahluwalia

January 17, 2023

My condolences to the Feldberg family and Teknion & Global Contract team members.

RIP

Brian Gagnon

January 16, 2023

What a loss.

It was my privilege to know and work with him.

He will forever be in my memory.

Pam & Joe Siegman

January 16, 2023

The world has lost a man among men. He could always count on Toby - a woman among women.

We were privileged to be Saul & Toby's friends and neighbors for many years.
What a privilege to share time with them - often discussing our shared commitment to Israel.
He will be missed.
Our sincere Condolences.
Pam & Joe Siegman

Nate Meyer

January 16, 2023

I'm so sorry to hear of Mr. Feldberg's passing. He truly was an industry icon and an inspiration to all who met him. It was my honor to know and to be able to work for such an amazing man. God's Blessings and sincere condolescences for the Feldberg family.

Deborah Browne

January 16, 2023

My condolences to the Feldberg family and The Global Group of Companies. Very sad to hear of Saul's passing - such a lovely, kind gentlemen who will be greatly missed. Saul was such a pioneer and accomplished so much in life. I was always proud to be a member of the Global Family. My condolences to David & family and Janice & family that I worked for and with for many years and also condolences to your mum Toby. Blessings & Peace during this very difficult time. Deborah Browne

Kevin Dempsey

January 16, 2023

Sorry to hear of Saul´s passing. I had the pleasure of dealing with him as we started Business Depot in 1990. Saul was a great help and teacher to us as we started. He was our first credit reference and a constant source of support as we opened our first stores and grew our chair and later file cabinet business. I spent many hours with him and David and will always be grateful for his kindness willingness to accommodate changes. He was a true friend to us and will always be remembered.

Celia Spaulding

January 16, 2023

To the Feldbergs & Global Group family: I wish you all peace and comfort in these coming days.
Saul was truly a giant - leading us by his many examples of kindness, strong work ethic, generosity and business acumen. He was also such good fun, and I´ve many happy memories of the parties and travel in which we were included. He truly made us all feel like part of his `Global Family´ of which I am proud and grateful to have been a member of.
My sincerest condolences,
Celia Spaulding

Peter Israel

January 16, 2023

Dear Feldberg family. I had the privilege of representing Saul and some of his business interests since 1978. I always considered him to be a Mentor, a force of nature, a considerate employer, an astute and well considered businessman, always forward thinking, a tremendous leader and equally if not perhaps most importantly a devoted, husband, father, grandfather and patriarch to his extended family. He was most generous to his community, his causes; a true and complete mensch. I will miss him greatly. My most sincere condolences to you for your great loss.

Eugene Melen

January 16, 2023

Mr Saul Feldberg was somebody I respected very highly both in business and human relations , he always talked to me as I was equal to him, my sincerest condolences, he will be missed

Eugene(U.) Melen

Olaf Boehm

January 16, 2023

Even though I never met Mr. Feldberg in person, he was often part of conversations within Tekwood. Tekwood Employees, that have been with the company for a longer time than me, always talked in high respect for his achievements, but more about what wonderful person he was. Knowing some of the wonderful stories and how much Mr. Feldberg meant to so many people I wanted to reach out and share my sincere condolences.

Ricardo Castro

January 16, 2023

My most heartfelt condolences for losing someone so special from your life.

Rose Marczak

January 16, 2023

My heartfelt condolences.

Deborah Bachly

January 16, 2023

If you're going to live, leave a legacy.
Make a mark on the world that can't be erased.

This is how Saul spent his life. A life he shared openly was supported by his beautiful partner Toby and their children.
In 1994, he hired a single mother on welfare with almost no industry experience. He hired me because of what he saw and I became part of the Global Family.
Saul gave me wings to be the best me.
Saul was a gift to all who had the honor to know him. He was blessed and brought joy and a better life to many. I will always be grateful for what I learned, and the moments shared. The footprint left behind will be forever, as he has left a mark of love, kindness, warmth, and generosity. A truly unique and special person.

Joe Da Costa

January 16, 2023

My condolences to the Feldberg family. Saul was an amazing man to speak to. You could see that he was not only a brilliant business man but also had a strong dedication to his family. He will be missed by many.

Debbie Rogers

January 16, 2023

I will always remember my first time meeting Saul through a work event over 30 years ago. I was young, inexperienced, and didn't feel I belonged yet with these leaders of industry. In a chance encounter on an elevator ride up to our room, Saul and his wife spoke with me not out of just politeness but with true warmth and human connection. I remember it like it was yesterday as it had such and impact on me. Yes Saul Felberg was a great visionairy, business leader, but as I will also hold true, a person who treated everyone like family.

Brian Salnek

January 16, 2023

To the Feldberg Family
I had the honor and privilege to work along side of Saul when I worked at POI and we had the Bank of Montreal project.
He taught me to be open to new and better ideas, if you fail get back up and try again, be positive and have a smile on your face, as he had all the times I was with him.
Thank you Saul
Comfort and peace to the family
Brian Salnek

Daniel Francis and Gail Elizabeth Cormier

January 16, 2023

Saul gave me an opportunity to start a career in 1984 and to this day I am still part of his empire. He was a true inspiration to me and he is a one of a kind human being. He will be missed by many. May you Rest In Peace
Dan

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