MICHAEL DRIBAN

Michael Driban, beloved husband of Diane nee Cohen and loving father of Samuel Driban (Marilyn Shadis), David Driban (Lisa), and Elissa Driban (Keith Levin) and loving Stepfather of Addam Schwartz (Ann) and Mimi Bergmann passed away on Wednesday, September 1st 2021. Michael is also survived by nine grandchildren, Sarah, Madeline, Emma, Royce, Joshua, Anna Rose, Farren, Bryan and Matthew, all of whom he dearly loved. Michael was born 80 years ago on Levick Street in Oxford Circle on January 12, 1941, son of Hymen and Gertrude Driban. Michael attended Albright College and Temple University and graduated with a degree in education. He later went on to a successful business career, first with Demian Ltd, an importer and designer of leather jackets, and for the last 38 years, owner and President of Black Cat Cigar Company, Philadelphia and East Norriton. Michael was a generous and charitable man. With his wife Diane, he created the charity, Andy's Toy Box, which supported the efforts to provide children in the community with gifts at Holiday time. Michael was committed to Tikkun Olam, repairing the world… starting with the children. Contributions in his memory can be made to Magen David Adom https://afmda.org/ or to the American Lung Association. https://www.lung.org/