Morton "Morty" BARMISH

BARMISH, Morton "Morty"
Peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer, on Tuesday, July 5, 2016. Morty was an eternal optimist, loved and admired by all, and never wanting his state of health to be a burden to others. In his final days, he resorted heavily to humour to console those surrounding him. Beloved husband of the late Rhoda "Ricci" Shapiro for sixty-two years. Devoted father and father-in-law of Bob and Joan, Steven and Milka, and the late Philip Barmish. Cherished grandfather of Andrea Barmish Mazza and Mike Mazza, Jordana Barmish, Kevin Barmish and Maia Hicks Barmish; Lara Barmish, Sybil and David Worden. Proud great-grandfather of Addison and Cooper Mazza. Brother and brother-in- law of the late David and the late Fay Barmish, the late Aaron and the late Marjorie Barmish. Loving partner of Shirley Garfinkle for the last five years. Morty will be fondly remembered by his family, Milka's son, Herberth, and by his many friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, July 8 at 11:30 a.m. Burial at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, 1250 ch. de la Forêt. Shiva at his son Steven's home, through Sunday evening, July 10. Shiva details at www.paperman.com. Contributions in Morty's memory may be made to "Dr. Michael Pollak's Fund for Oncology Research" or to "Dr. Michael Dworkind's Supportive Care Fund" c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.