Ira Lubiner

Peacefully, after a courageous battle, on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at the age of seventy-seven. Loving and devoted husband of Florence (Szwarcok) for thirty-four years. Incredible father and father-in-law of Jamie Lubiner and Kathy Gyori, Andrea and David Gellis, Caryn Lubiner and Hugh Wellman, Stephanie Weschler and Howard Haimovitz. Proud Zaida/Zida of Hayden, Marley, Zoe, Cece, Gabriel, and Noah. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Linda Lubiner and Randy Taylor, Shelley Lubiner and Robert Paris. Son of the late Lou and Freda Lubiner. Special thanks to Dr. Petrecca for his compassionate care. 

Ira built a successful career in the garment industry. Always on the go, he was well-known and respected by his clients. Named Mr. Congeniality on the pickleball courts, Ira will be fondly remembered for his passion for the sport, his love for fishing, and for his Mustang. His family and numerous devoted and loyal friends will miss him dearly, and his memory will live on in the many lives he touched.

Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, October 3, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Farband Labour Zionist Organization section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at 8 rue Verdi, D.D.O., Friday following burial until 4:00 p.m., Saturday from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Monday from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Due to the festival of Sukkot, Shiva ends Monday, however the family will be receiving visitors Wednesday from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. Donations in Ira’s memory may be made to A Brilliant Night ℅ The Neuro: click here, or to the Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer ℅ The Sunnybrook Foundation: click here.