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Michael Toft Obituary

Michael David Toft

West Bloomfield - Age 54, of West Bloomfield, died February 18, 2021.

Born in Toronto, Ontario Canada, Michael was raised in Michigan.

He graduated from Southfield Lathrup High School in 1984 with Honors. A proud wolverine at the University of Michigan, he studied Microbiology and Medicine and was in the top 6 % of his medical school class. He also did Medical Research. An avid Reader, a Jeopardy Wizz, he was also an avid sports fan including the Detroit Tigers. he also loved Tennis and Tom Brady was his favorite football player. He also played hockey with the Southfield Hockey program. A proud Jew, he received his Bar Mitzvah at Congregation Shaarey Zedek and then went to Israel with his family to celebrate.

A brilliant, sweet, kind, caring and very courageous individual. He always did his best!

Proud grandson to the late Aaron and the late Rayetta Soverinsky and the late Harry and the late Clara Toft. Beloved son of Marlene Soverinsky Toft (an elementary school teacher) and Dr. Bernard Toft (a pediatric allergist). Loving brother of Kenneth Mitchell (Brittany) Toft and Alyssa Joyce Toft. Dear uncle of Aaron and Franklin Toft. Best friend of Joel Kaufman. Cherished nephew of Dr. Louis (Sally) Soverinsky, late Isaac (late Beatrice) Goslin, Herbert (Marsha) Bishko of Ramat Aviv, Israel, Douglas (Gail) Lyon.

Cousin of Stephen and Linda Jacobson, Mark and Lisa Soverinsky, Jerry and Jana Soverinsky and Randy and Brenda Soverinsky. Bracha Goslin, Debbie Goslin, Michael Goslin. Shirli Bishko(and family) and Ronit Bishko (with son, Mordechai and daughter, Esther) of Ramat Aviv, Israel, Erin Lyon and , Kyla Lyon (and her 2 sons). 2nd cousin of Arica (fiancé, Ryan Levine) Jacobson, Rachel (Joel) Goldstein (and their children, Yahra and Gedalia), Joshua Jacobson, Marni Jacobson. Rebecca, Mara and Ellie Soverinsky. Melanie, Michael and Nathan Soverinsky. In addition, Max Soverinsky.

FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICE: 12:00 NOON TUESDAY 2/23/2021 at CLOVER HILL PARK CEMETERY. Contributions may be directed to: American Diabetes Association for research to find a cure for Type 2 Diabetes, 20700 Civic Center Dr. Ste 100

Southfield, MI 48076. 248.433.3830 www.diabetes.org. ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL (248) 543-1622. www.hebrewmemorial.org



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Published by The Detroit News & Detroit Free Press from Feb. 21 to Feb. 22, 2021.

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