Simon Fhima
It is with sadness and heavy heart we announce the passing of Simon Fhima on Sunday, May 24th, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Rachel Amiel Fhima ZL’’ of 46 years. Cherished and admired father and father in law of Karen Fhima Lippman and Peter Maneos, Edmond Fhima and Sarah Oakes, Joelle and Andy Berdowski, Isabelle and Rob Kape, Nicole and Martin Wirtschafter and Valerie and Barry Hockenstein. Loving Papi to Vanessa and Joseph Lippman Wohlfeld, and Kelly Lippman; Daniel Fhima & Casey Abramavitch, David Fhima and Michaela Sadinsky, Sammy, Lea Fhima and their mother Lori-Anne Cobrin, daughter in law for 30 years; Gary Berdowski and Lizzy Lehktman , Bailey and Ashley Berdowski; William, Phillip and Claire Wirtschafter; Maxwell & Alexa Hockenstein. Dear brother and brother in-law of the late Ninette and Pierre Voinet ZL’’, the late Tammar and Haim Abitbol ZL’’, the late Marcelle and Henri Besimon ZL’’, the late Juliette ZL’’ & David Malka, Esther and the late Judah ZL’’ Abergel, Jacqueline and Alec Alecxander, Albert and Clarisse Fhima, Michel Fhima, and the late Isaac ZL’’ and Henriette Fhima.
Adored Uncle and great uncle to so many who considered him the patriarch of the family.
A Lifetime member of the Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue, where he faithfully served for many years as their Parnass. He was a talented Baal Keriah and read from the Torah beautifully and melodically whenever called upon by various synagogues in Montreal. His devotion to teaching all his grandchildren their Bar Mitzvah portions was one of his greatest pride and joys. His smile, kindness and sweet soul will be sadly missed.
Special thanks to all the ICU nurses and doctors at the Lakeshore General Hospital and a very special thank you to Imane for her loving care.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the “Simon and Rachel Fhima Memorial Fund” c/o Spanish & Portuguese Congregation, (514) 737-3695.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Simon Fhima 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Montreal, Province: Quebec