Julius Fersten

Julius Fersten

Julius Fersten Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 8 to Feb. 9, 2011.
FERSTEN, Julius It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Julius Fersten, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, February 7, 2011, after a courageous battle with cancer, at the age of sixty-five. Beloved husband and soulmate of Hedie (Klinger). Devoted father and father-in-law of Mitchell and Jody, Audrey and Bradley. Proud and adoring Zaidy of Meghan, Riley and Carter (Fersten); and Bryce, Cooper, Darcy and Avery (Sabloff). Son of the late Bertha and the late Max Ferstenfeld, and son-in-law of the late Abraham and the late Luba Klinger. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Miriam and the late David Klein, Bernie and Barbara Fersten, the late Nat Fersten, and brother-in-law of David and Linda Klinger. Julius will be sadly mourned by his many friends and family. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, February 9 at 2 p.m. Burial at the Baron de Hirsch Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at his home. Contributions in his memory may be made to the "Julius Fersten Memorial Fund" c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.

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February 21, 2011

Dear Hedie,i was so sorry to hear about the passing of Julie.He was a terrific man and a wonderful friend to me.I loved him and told him so when we met and had lunch on st. jacques recently.My deepest sympathy to you and the family.I will never forget him and i always cherish the good times we shared.

Stephen Hanek

February 21, 2011

Dear Hedie,i was so sorry to hear about the passing of Julie.He was a terrific man and a wonderful friend to me.I loved him and told him so when we met and had lunch on st. jacques recently.My deepest sympathy to you and the family.I will never forget him and i always cherish the good times we shared.

Donna and Charlie Filippazzo

February 16, 2011

Dear Hedie,
Charlie and I were shocked and saddened to learn of your loss.
Words cannot express the sympathy and hope this message may bring to you and your family.

Vilma and Howard Katz

February 16, 2011

to the Fersten Family- to Bernie our friend- I remember when my brother passed away and you took me to the synagogue I wish
I could be there with you to do the same although I know you will be there constantly - our deepest sympathy to you and you family--losing a brother is not veasy- may you have no nore losses and may the memory of your brother only reward you with good thoughts-- Vilma and Howard in Toronto

Shawn Greenberg

February 13, 2011

Dear Mitchell & Family,
So sorry to hear of your father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at the most difficult time.

Sarah & Hersh Bilerman

February 11, 2011

Dear Hedie and Family,

We extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family at this very difficult and sad time.

Lucy DeCivita-Skelton

February 11, 2011

I am so sorry to hear about Julius. He was my first employer and a very kind gentleman. Remembering fond memories and fun times will help ease your sorrow.

February 11, 2011

Fersten Family,

We were so sorry to hear about your loss.Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. Peter and Gretta Reiskind

February 11, 2011

Dear Hedie and family,

We were so sorry to hear about your great loss.
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.

Amira and Henry Havas

Holly Diamond

February 10, 2011

Dear Audrey, Mitchell and Hedie,

I am so sorry to hear about your Father and wanted to extend my deepest condolences to all of you. Please know that I am thinking of you during this difficult time.

Stephen Spreekmeester

February 10, 2011

Dear Mitchell and Family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. He was a wonderful man. My thoughts and sympathies are with you at this time.

February 10, 2011

our deepest sympathy Baila and Bernie Kertzer

Hedi/Mony Rawas

February 10, 2011

Dear Hedie
Our deepest condolences to you & your family.Hedi & Mony Rawas.

Beverly\Philip Salomon

February 9, 2011

Dear Hedie & family, We were saddened to hear of Julie's passing. Please accept and extend to your family our deepest sympathy, Beverly & Philip Salomon

Arlene & Steve Heller

February 9, 2011

Dear Hedie, Mitchell, Audrey and Family,
Our sincere condolences on your loss. May your fond memories of Julie be a source of comfort during this time of sorrow.

Marlene Shama

February 9, 2011

Dear Hedie,Mitchell,Audry and Family,

I was so sorry to hear about the tremendous loss of Julius and my thoughts are with you.
My thoughts of him go back when the two of you were dating and he always had a smile.

May you all find comfort, peace and love in the memories that you shared.

Allen & Sandy Quallenberg

February 9, 2011

Dear Hedie & Family

We are very sorry to hear about Julius. Please accept our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts are with you.

February 9, 2011

Dear Mitchell & Family,
I read about the passing of your father in the paper this morning and wanted to express our heartfelt condolences. Please know that we are thinking of you during this difficult time, and that we are saddened by your loss

Gary & Marcy Kimmel

Sheryl Goldberg

February 9, 2011

Dear Hedie,
My deepest sympathy I extend to you and your entire family at this time of your trememdous loss. May you all find comfort and peace in all the memories that you shared.

Clarence Blatt

February 9, 2011

Dear Hedi,

Our thoughts are with you and yours at this very sad time, along with our deepest sympathy.

Geri and Clarence

Joe & Betty Fridell

February 9, 2011

Dear Hedi,

We wish to extend our heartfelt sympathies to you at this difficult time. May the comfort of family and friends and cherished memories of happier days help you through the sorrow.

February 9, 2011

Dear Hedi

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. May you be comforted by good memories

Eta and Asher Elcabetz

Satya Rao

February 9, 2011

To the Fersten Families,
My deepest condolences for your loss. May god help you all through this time of sadness, and may all the good memories comfort you.

Sheldon Caplan

February 9, 2011

To the Fersten Family,
I had the pleasure of working with Julie back in the 8o's, he had a great sence of humor, and was always upbeat. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. B.H.

Claudine & Serge Kay

February 9, 2011

Dear Hedie, Audrey, Mitchell and respective families. Our sincere condolences to you and the entire family. We will always have fond memories of Julie - the good times we had as neighbors for so many years. We are unable to be with you, but our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Celine Marigaux

February 8, 2011

Dear Mitchell and your loved ones,
I am deeply sorry for your loss and send you courage through these hard times.
I feel privileged to have shared joyfull memories with Julius talking about Asia and debating about our collections.
A good spirit I pay my respects to.
Amities,
Celine Marigaux

Bev Cuplowsky

February 8, 2011

Dear Hedi,

My deepest sympathy to you & your entire family. May the love & support of family & friends comfort you at this difficult time.

Barry Ellis

February 8, 2011

Dear Mitchell and family, our deepest condolences to you on the loss of your father. Our thoughts are with you.

Irene and Barry Ellis

February 8, 2011

May the love of family & friends carry you through this grief. Thinking of you at this time, our deepest sympathies.
Rena Kotler-Schneider & Irving Heisler

February 8, 2011

Dear Hedi & Family
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of Julie. We are unable to express our condolences in person but our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.
Donna & Marvin Kane

michael waxman

February 8, 2011

Dear Hedi
WE are so sorry to hear about Julie.I will miss him very much sorry we can,t be there with you.All our deepest sympathies.
fondly
Michael & Reggie Waxman

Rosy (Kildare)

February 8, 2011

Hedie & Family, My deepest sympathy. Juluis was always in a good mood and funny. I met you two several times downtown, always hand in hand, a true love that you shared. You were their for each other.Remember the wonderful times you shared with each other and keep him memory alive.

Sean McFall

February 8, 2011

Hedie, Mitchell and family,
I consider myself truly honoured to have known Julius. He and I always shared a laugh whenever we crossed paths. I am wishing you and your family strength in this most trying time. Julius, you will be missed.

February 8, 2011

My deepest condolences on your sad loss. Sincerely, George & Phyllis Nashen

DIANNE ROSE

February 8, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you to give you strenth at this trying time.Julius will be missed by the many people he touched in his life.

February 8, 2011

Dear Hedy & Family,

Our deepest sympathies on your great loss. It is impossible to believe that Julius, so full of life, is gone. We are thinking of you and your family and wishing you all only peace and wonderful memories of a special person whom you all loved.

Fondly,

Rhona & Tony Stamos

February 8, 2011

Dear Hedie (Hadassha).

I extend my deepest sympathy to you and your children on the loss of your dear husband. It has been years since you and I last saw each other. I cherish the memories of our high school and early adult relationship. This is a very sad and difficult time. I reach out to you, to let you know, that you and your family are in my thoughts.
A friend from the past,Shirley (Rajf) Levitt
Ottawa, Ontario

Ginette Couture

February 8, 2011

Please accept my deepest and heartfelt condolences. I always enjoyed Julius's visits at the office. He always made me smile and I loved to hear about all his travels. He will be well remembered. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

February 8, 2011

We are thinking of you at this time and send you our heartfelt condolensces.
Sonia and Greg

February 8, 2011

What a wonderful man...you'll be sadly missed! Angela

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