Serena Rapkin

Serena Rapkin

Serena Rapkin Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jul. 29 to Jul. 30, 2008.
RAPKIN, Serena (nee Gruberman). Peacefully, on Sunday, July 27, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Lou. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Myron and Sandy, and Bobby. Cherished Bubby of Liza, Lorne, Sean and Tamara, Cory, Amy and Jane. Proud great-grandmother of Harbour and Breeze. Dearest sister and sister-in-law of Joseph and Barbara Gruberman of Cape Cod, Mildred and Moe Edelstein of California. Sister-in-law of Rose and Syd Hirsch, Molly and the late Joey Rapkin, the late Anne and the late Al Geller, the late Nat Rapkin. She will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, family and her many close friends. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of 4 Main at the Jewish General Hospital for their exceptional care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W. on Wednesday, July 30 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the B'nai Brith Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva private. Donations in her memory may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, (514) 744-5537, or to the charity of your choice.

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Joy & Kenny Delovitch/Feldman

July 30, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Carrie Rappaport-Zaken

July 30, 2008

Dear Sandra, Myron and Bobby, I will always remember Serena with an eternal smile on her face and seemingly so happy to be with those she loved. It's been such a long time ....my love to all of you , Carrie Rappaport-Zaken

Cindy and Austin from 2nd time

July 30, 2008

Our condolences on the loss of your mother to you Myron and your entire family.

Issie,Susan,Jillian and Aron Cherep

July 29, 2008

Dear Bobby,Myron,Mildred,Joe and Families
I can only offer our deepest condolences and sympathy to all of you at this time. I often remember the good times that we all had when you lived on Gold Street and the laughter we all shared.Even though we did not see each other in her last years her memory will remain with us forever. She was truly a Great woman. Remember all the good times and not the sad ones. May she rest in Peace.

Connie Kassie

July 29, 2008

My condolences to the Rapkin family

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