Joseph Lutsky

LUTSKY _ Joseph passed away in St. Paul's Hospital on Sunday night, April 1, 2007 (14 Nissan, 5767) at the age of eighty-seven. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Miriam, and his brother, William. He is survived by his sister Sarah. He is mourned by his devoted and loving children Jack (Susan), Reva (Ken), Peter (Shari), his grandchildren Soleil (Pilar), Garret, Mira, Andrew, Sara, AJ, Mikey and Jordi and a wide circle of close friends and family. He possessed a gentle kindness. He was loved and respected for being a compassionate man - a true mench. He was devoted to his family and dedicated to his community. He loved life and taught us to appreciate all that life had to offer. With a strong work ethic, his successes were achieved because of his attention to all details. He never retired and was active in business to the end. One of his memorable sayings was "remember to make an appointment for yourself". His sense of humor made us smile. His insights enriched our lives. His unwavering devotion to his wife Miriam was an inspiration to us all. He was a lifelong member of the Downtown YMCA, the Beth Israel Synagogue, and proud citizen of Edmonton. Funeral Service will be held at the Beth Israel Synagogue, 131 Wolf Willow Road, Edmonton, Alberta at 2:30 PM on Thursday, April 5, 2007. This will be followed at the Edmonton Jewish Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Joseph Lutsky Mitzvah Fund at Vancouver General Hospital, the Edmonton Beth Israel Synagogue, the Downtown Edmonton YMCA, or the charity of your choice.