| Obituary |
NACHUM (NATHAN) WILCHESKY Peacefully in his eighty-eighth year, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, June 28, 2009. Beloved husband of Bronee Cobrin and the late Evelyn Small. Devoted father and father-in-law of Marc and Shelley, Mayta and David Tannenbaum, Danny and Rena. Sadly mourned by Bronee's children, Gary and Teresa Cobrin, Mona and Clarence Gelber, Danny Cobrin. Cherished Zaidy of Michael and Melissa Wilchesky, Amy Wilchesky and fiance Mark Fuller, Laura Wilchesky; Andrea and Evan Tannenbaum; Emily and Rachel Wilchesky; Rachel and Steven Kramer, Allison and Eric Cobrin; Ross, Robbie and Michelle Gelber. Great-grandfather of Ella and Harris Kramer. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Pauline (Pessie) and the late Anchel Sohmer, Marilyn and the late Dr. Isaac (Itzik) Wilchesky, and brother-in-law of Sarah and the late Harold Small, the late Dave and the late Becky Small. Brother-in-law of Sydney and Rosa Goldstein, Dorothy (Doodie) and Irving Finkelberg, the late Ann and the late Dave Freedman, the late Moe and the late Sally Goldstein, the late Rose (Lolly) and the late Simon Cobrin, the late Max and the late Gertrude Goldstein. He will be deeply missed by his nieces, nephews, family and friends. Nachum will be remembered with fondness and respect by his students, colleagues and all those whose lives he touched. Heartfelt thanks to his caregivers, Cecelia Perez and Thelma Paragua, for their gentle care and devotion. Special thanks to the staff of the Jewish Eldercare Centre. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, June 29 at 3 p.m. Burial at the Farband Labour Zionist Organization Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at 4700 Ste. Catherine St. W. #413, Westmount H3Z 1S6, from 2 p.m. daily. Contributions in his memory may be made to the "Nachum Wilchesky Memorial Scholarship Fund" c/o JPPS-Bialik, (514) 731-2944, or to the charity of your choice. |
