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Allan POTOFSKY Obituary
At the young age of fifty-one years, on Sunday, February 1, 2015, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Beloved son of Sylvia and the late Gerald Potofsky. Stepson of the late Jack Rottenberg. Dear brother and brother- in-law of Jeffrey and Moika. He will be sadly missed by his best friend Janice Waters. The family would like to thank Drs. Kremer, Black, Zigby and Melnychuk, and the exceptional staff of 8 Northwest at the Jewish General Hospital. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, February 3 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at the Beth Ora Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva strictly private. Donations in Allan's memory can be made to a charity of your choice.
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Kate Dalonzo
February 7, 2015
I worked with Allan at ThyssenKrupp for some time. He was a sweet, kind man. Always had a nice smile on his face. I will miss him, and I am sorry I was not able to attend the funeral, I would have liked to attend.
Debbie Decher
February 5, 2015
During all the years Allan worked in the production and quality departments at TKA, he always showed an enthusiastic and positive spirit with a firm desire to achieve excellence in his work while giving continuous support and seriousness to his colleagues.In these difficult moments, our thoughts are with Allan's family and friends and, on behalf of all his colleagues at ThyssenKrupp Aerospace in Baie d'Urfé, we will express our sincere condolences to his family with a donation in Allan's memory to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Ron Matyas
February 4, 2015
Rest in Peace old Friend. We may have lost contact over the years but our child hood memories will always be cherished.
Ronald Matyas
February 4, 2015
My Deepest condolences to all the family. Allan , Steven Reich and a few of us grew up together in Ville St.Laurent. I have many fond child hood memories of our times together and will always greatly cherish those memories. He was a great child hood friend. Rest in peace old friend
Sincerely,
Ron Matyas
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Lynn Marie Caissie, HR Manager Canada
February 4, 2015
I am very saddened by Allan's passing. He was such a kind man, and his colleagues appreciated his calm and positive attitude.
Sincere sympathies
Esther Tarder
February 3, 2015
So Sorry for your loss. May the wonderful
memories of your son Allan be a source of comfort for you and your family.
BUNNY ARICK/PITZELE
February 3, 2015
DEAR SYLVIA AND FAMILY; PLEASE ACCEPT MY SINCEREST CONDOLENCES ON THE LOSS OF YOUR SON. MAY YOU ONLY HAVE THE INNER STRENGTH TO CARRY ON AND ENJOY THE MEMORIES YOU SHARED. I AM SURE HE WAS A JOY TO YOU ALL! MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU SYLVIA, I HAVE HAD SUCH A LOSS AS WELL, INNER STRENGTH WILL SEE YOU ALL THROUGH THIS. WITH FOND MEMORIES..........SINCERELY, BUNNY ARICK....OUR TEEN YEARS.
Laura Palmer
February 2, 2015
I went to high school with Allan and had close mutual friends. Please accept my condolences.
Steven Reich
February 2, 2015
To the family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Allan was a very good friend,I will miss him very much.
February 2, 2015
Feb-02-2015
Sylvia, Jeff and family. Our deepest sympathies on your loss of Allan. We are thankful for having had Allan in our lives. Bob and Sheila Miller, and family.
February 2, 2015
Dear Sylvia,Jeffrey & Family Our deepest Sympathy on the loss of your Son, & Brother. Leatrice & Arny Selinsky
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