Ben Niederhoffer

NIEDERHOFFER, Ben (Berl) Peacefully, on Tuesday, January 4, 2011, in his ninety-seventh year. Beloved husband of the late Miriam Halpin. Cherished father and father-in-law of Malvina and Harold Greenspon, Joanie Niederhoffer Posman and the late Sheldon Niederhoffer, Reisha and Bob Bennett. Adored Zaidie of Neil Greenspon and Roberta Ross, Donna Greenspon and Steven Baranoff; Lisa and Paul Melnick, Anthony and Jenn Niederhoffer; Brawna, Mya Lee, and Zoe Bennett. Proud great-grandfather of Madison, Jack, Quinn, Spencer, Samantha, and Shawn. Dearest brother and brother-in-law of Rose and the late Saul Eliosoff, Myrna and the late Irv Matusow, the late Helen and the late Berl Schaffer, the late Isadore and the late Bessie Niederhoffer, the late Claire and the late Harry Herschorn. Predeceased by his sisters- and brothers-in-law, Anne and Myer Sokolov, Ettie Greenberg, Becky Halpin, Moe and Freda Halpin, Lillian and Max Cohen. Ben will be fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Special thanks to his devoted caregiver, Mary Ann, for her exceptional care and compassion, and to the staff at the Castel Royale who called him "Uncle Ben". Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, January 7 at 12 noon. Burial at the Tifereth Beth David Jerusalem Cemetery, Beth David Section, de la Savane. Shiva at his daughter Malvina's home daily from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Contributions in Ben's memory may be made to B'nai Brith Canada-Quebec, (514) 733-5377.