| Obituary |
ERIC BLITSTEIN C.A. 1952-2009 It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the death of our loved one, Eric Blitstein, age 57, on November 12, 2009. Beloved son of Harry and Zippe Blitstein, treasured brother of Paula Blitstein, admired uncle of Jonathan Guindi of Calgary and Adam Guindi, dear nephew of Charlotte Levine. He leaves the pride and joys of his life, his two daughters, Chana (Avigdor Boyko), Nina (Moshe Rubin), and his beautiful granddaughters Leah Yehudis Boyko and Chaya Bracha Boyko, all residing in Brooklyn, NY. Eric will be sadly missed by his loyal steadfast cousins, the wonderful staff and co-workers at Future Electronics, and a wide circle of very special friends with whom he kept in touch throughout the years. His fun-loving gentle nature, generous heart and welcoming smile will be fondly remembered by all. Take comfort in knowing how important you were to him. Eric was a graduate of Lower Canada College, a gifted scholar, a debater, a serious reader, as well as a first-rate athlete, especially in hockey. Later, at Concordia, he was proud to be elected Student Representative to sit on the Board of Governors of Concordia University. A lover of nature, he was a prize-winning member of the Photography Club. But his life-time passion was his appreciation of music and his prized collection of guitars. He graduated in 1979 with a Bachelor of Commerce degree and was subsequently admitted to the Order of Chartered Accountants. Our family expresses heartfelt gratitude to everyone, professional and personal, who provided the ultimate compassion and extraordinary care to our Eric at the end of his young life. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. West, on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 11 a.m. Burial at the Hebrew Sick Benefit Association Section (A#2), Baron de Hirsch Cemetery, 5015 de la Savane. Shiva private will be observed at the home of his sister, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to The Canadian Friends of Hebrew University, tel: 514-932-2133. |
