Melvin Lionel (Buddy) Greenberg
It is with great sadness that the family of Melvin (Buddy) Greenberg announces his peaceful passing at home on Monday, June 21, 2021, at the age of ninety-five. Buddy was born on December 18, 1925, in Montreal, son of the late Cecile (Pascal) Greenberg and the late Michael Greenberg. Loving husband for seventy-two years of the late Peggy Brigger who predeceased him less than two weeks earlier and without whom, he could go on no longer. Cherished father and father-in-law of Susan and Dr. Matthew Rifkin, Paula Greenberg and Laurie Hayman, Mark Greenberg and Lise Gallant. Proud grandfather of Adam Rifkin and Laura Neiman, Jason Rifkin and Allison Comer, David Greenberg, Michael Greenberg, and Laura Rose Sands. Buddy will be fondly remembered by Kate and Justin Garant and their children, Ellie and Benjamin Garant, Mary Ewing, David Ewing and Cassie Marshall, Allyson Lupovich and James Longmire, and Matthew Lupovich. He will be deeply missed by his great-grandchildren, Amy and Zoe Rifkin; Sabrina and Coco Rifkin. Dear brother of the late Lorna (Greenberg) Scherzer, Marlene and the late David Bourke. Loving uncle of Stephanie Scherzer, Brian and Judi Scherzer, Renee and Joel Schachter, Nanci and Gary Segal, Julie and Sheldon Kuchinsky, Eric Foch, and Tony Foch. Buddy had been an avid skier and golfer and was a generous and loyal friend. The family would like to acknowledge with sincere gratitude his caregivers, Karen, Josie and Venus, for their care, kindness and devotion. Special thanks to Dr. Robert Piché and nurse Sherry Blackmore at the CLSC Metro. A private graveside service to take place. Shiva strictly private. Contributions in Buddy’s memory may be made to the “Melvin Greenberg Memorial Fund” c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251, or to the “Peggy and Melvin Greenberg Endowment Fund” c/o Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, (514) 937-9471.
2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Melvin Lionel Buddy Greenberg 2021..
Décès pour la Ville: Montreal, Province: Quebec