| Obituary |
RUCKENSTEIN, Jerry Peacefully, on Thursday, September 8, 2011. Dearly beloved husband of Elaine Rudner. Cherished father of Julie Ruckenstein. Brother of the late Jean Hassen, the late Benny, the late Molly and the late Jack. Sadly mourned by Elaine's children, Douglas and Donna Finn, Robert and Kay Finn; and by her grandchildren, Matthew and Jaclyn Finn, David and Katherine Finn. Dear uncle of Mickey and Fran Ruckenstein, Hy and Evie Ruckenstein, Irene and Tony Odz, Michael and Duckie Ruckenstein. Jerry will be lovingly remembered by his grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews. He will be sadly missed by his family and all those whose lives he touched. Special thanks to Drs. Petr Kavan and Michael Palumbo, and to Jerry's caregivers, Jeanne and Brenda for their exceptional care and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, September 11 at 11 a.m. Burial at the Hebrew Sick Benefit Association Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva to be announced. Contributions in his memory may be made to the "Jerry Ruckenstein Memorial Fund for Oncology Research" c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251. |
