From 1 Mar 2003, 50 - The Gazette at Newspapers.com:2933

BIRENBAUM, Sam. On Friday, February 28, 2003. Beloved husband of Rose. Loving and devoted father and father-in-law of Rhonda and Norman Gontovnick, Brian and Eva, Jeffrey and Rhonda, and Debra and Michel Tylbor. Cherished Zaidie of Brandon, Samara, Sydney, Sasha, Chloe, Shane, Braeden, and Coby. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Gail and the late Sam Weniger. Brother-in-law of Allan and Lily Degen of Israel. Uncle of Leo, Bernie, James, Yaniv, and Doron. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. The family would like to thank Jillian and Maria for their loving care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon West, on Sunday, March 2, at 10 a.m. Burial at the Congregation Beth Israel Aaron Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at 5900 Cavendish #1201. Donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer Group (AIG) 485-7233.