Stefan LESNIAK

Stefan LESNIAK

Stefan LESNIAK Obituary

Published by Monteal Gazette on Sep. 1, 2015.
LESNIAK, Stefan
After a long and fruitful life, on Sunday, August 30, 2015, in his ninety-sixth year. Devoted husband of Esther Kohn. Cherished brother and brother-in- law of Roman and the late Bernice. Beloved father and father-in-law of Elaine Lesniak, Stanley and Diane Lesniak. Proud grandfather of Megan, Dylan, and Ari. Dear uncle of Irwin and Suzanne Lesniak, Henry and Joanne Winiarz, and the late Grace Lesniak. Great-uncle to Jason and Michael. Predeceased by his parents and sister, Halina, who perished in the Holocaust. A Schindler's Holocaust survivor, Stefan possessed encyclopaedic knowledge of World War II, and was recruited to speak on the subject at synagogues, schools and churches. His life will be honoured on Tuesday, September 1 at 12 noon, at Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W. Burial at the Adath Israel Poale Zedek Anshei Ozeroff Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at 5845 Marc Chagall Ave. PH-3, C.S.L., from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily through Sunday evening. Contributions in Stefan's memory may be made to the Montreal Holocaust Memorial Centre Foundation, (514) 345-2605.

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September 2, 2015

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September 1, 2015

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September 1, 2015

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Leona abrams

September 2, 2015

Dear Roman,
I wish to extend my very sincere sympathies on the passing of your brother.
May God give you strength through this time of need. I remember him well.

Elayne Silver Topolski

September 1, 2015

To the Lesniak family my deepest sympathy on the loss of Steve one of the most wonderful people I was lucky enough to know. With love, Elayne Silver Topolski.

CINDY CLARK

September 1, 2015

ON BEHALF OF MYSELF CINDY CLARK AND MY LATE PARENTS SHIRLEY AND RICHARD CLARK I WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS MY CONDOLENCES TO THE ENTIRE LESNIAK FAMILY.I HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO KNOW THE LESNIAKS AND WORK FOR THEM FOR 28 YEARS. IT IS WITH GREAT PLEASURE TO HAVE A BOSS LIKE MR STEVE HE WAS GENTLE KIND AND CARING HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED . RIP MR STEVE

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Leona abrams posted to the memorial.

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Elayne Silver Topolski posted to the memorial.

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