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OSTROWSKI, Riven (Romek) Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, in his one hundred and second year. Beloved husband of Pola Rozencweig for sixty-five years. Devoted father and father-in-law of Lenny Osten and Miriam Schuster, Felice and Jeffrey Flegg. Extraordinary grandfather of Ilana Osten and Jason Liss, Matthew Osten; Lindsay Flegg and Jon Michel, Julie Flegg, and Daniel Flegg, all of whom gave him so much love and pleasure. He lived to meet and play with his great-grandson, Jamie Adam Liss. Riven was a Holocaust survivor who loved his family, music, dancing, and nature. Words cannot describe how much appreciation we have for his care giver Julia Hidalgo who made his last few years comfortable and peaceful with her love and encouragement. Heartfelt thanks go to Aida Gozlan, Lily, and Josephine, of Neve Ora who showed him so much love and care over the past few years. Special thanks to the compassionate doctors and staff of 4 North at Maimonides Geriatric Centre. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Thursday, February 7 at 11 a.m. Burial at the Montreal Workers' Circle Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at his son's home. Contributions in his memory may be made to the "Riven Ostrowski Memorial Fund" c/o Montreal Holocaust Memorial Centre, (514) 345-2605. "Rest in peace Dad. We will miss you." |
