Harvey Bienenstock

Funeral

Tuesday, November 3 at 11:00 AM

Chapel Service

Shiva

Shiva at his home, 6005 Cavendish, in the reception room, Tuesday following burial until 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00-9:00 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m., Friday from 2:00-4:00 p.m., Saturday from 7:00-9:00 p.m. and Sunday from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Shiva will also take place in Toronto at his son Leonard’s home on Saturday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and Sunday from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Yahrzeit

21st of Cheshvan, 5787

Donate

Contributions in his memory may be made to One Family Fund Canada click here 

After a valiant and courageous battle, on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Devoted husband of Roslyn Bienenstock (née) Chrzastowski. Loving father and father-in-law of Dr. Leonard Bienenstock and Marnie Mandel of Toronto, and Eric Bienenstock and Joni Mestel. Proud Zaida of Isabelle, Hannah, Max, and Ella. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Helen and the late John Miller, and Sam and the late Phylis Bienenstock; brother-in-law of Celina Chrzastowski and Kenny Grekin. Uncle of Sharon, Lisa and Amiel, Avi and Matt; Rachel and Paul, Harry and Steph, Sarah and Scott; Marissa and Mitch. Harvey will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his great-nieces, great-nephews, family and friends.

Special thanks to Dr. Elie Kassouf and the entire oncology team, and the palliative care unit at the Jewish General Hospital, as well as Simret for their care and compassion. Eternal gratitude to Joni for her guidance, advocacy and support, and to Marnie for her selflessness and generosity toward the entire family. 

Funeral service from Paperman and Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St., W. on Tuesday, November 3 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Beit Abraham Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, DDO. Shiva at his home Tuesday through Sunday,  and his son Leonard’s home in Toronto on Saturday and Sunday. Contributions in his memory may be made to One Family Fund Canada click here 

Harvey will be remembered for the kindness, humility, and generosity he displayed to all he met.