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SYDNEY BERCOVICH
Date of Passing: Jun 12, 2016
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemorySYDNEY BERCOVICH With deepest regret, the family of Sydney Bercovich announces his passing on June 12, 2016 at the age of 83. He was predeceased by his parents, Tillie and Moses Bercovich; and son-in-law Michael Stone. He is survived by his partner and best friend, Clarice Silver; and his daughter Michele; son-in-law Marshall; and grandsons, Jacob and Matthew; and daughter Haley. Sydney was a committed and devoted son to his beloved parents. Sydney grew up in Winnipeg's north end where he was active in sports and was proud to be part of a championship soccer team. (The 1952 Dominion Soccer Champs) In 1965, Sydney joined London Life Insurance Company. Sydney had an illustrious career, achieving the Senior Level of Merit Corps Award. As a top "50 Leader" in the District Sales Division, Sydney achieved great success. He also had many interests, including his love of the law and attending the Law Courts Building on a very regular basis. He was known by many in the Legal Community as the "13th Juror". Sydney's funeral took place on June 15, 2016 at Congregation Etz Chayim Synagogue with Rabbi Larry Lander and Cantor Tracy Kasner Greaves officiating. Interment occurred at Shaarey Zedek Cemetery. Sydney loved life to the fullest. He was a committed and loyal individual and cared deeply about his family and friends. Sydney was especially proud of his grandsons. He took particular interest in their lives and was a loving Zaida. Sydney exemplified the meaning of the word "mensch". He will be deeply missed.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 27, 2016
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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I was first introduced to Syd Bercovich, 20 years ago, at the Rady Centre. I said: "Syd Bercovich is too long a name to remember, so I will hereafter refer to you as Mr. B.". I was blessed with 20 years of friendship with Mr. B. I would see him regularly at the gym, but, almost daily, at the Law Courts. He watched hundreds of my trials, and he would always give me a very unbiased opinion; if I was going to get the thumbs up or the thumbs down. He was seldom wrong. We went to the Blue Bomber Breakfast every year, out for lunch when we had time, and while he vacationed in Florida for the winter, I would cut out all Court stories in the Free Press and Winnipeg Sun and mail them to him. I told him, he could read everything online from Florida, but he told me he wanted to receive an envelope from me, every week, "puff-full" of stories. I miss him, and have thankfully...20-plus years of super-happy memories of my friend, Mr. B. -From Mike Cook. - Posted by: Mike Cook (friend) on: Sep 04, 2016
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My Deepest Condolances to Ms. Silver and Mr. Bercovichs' Family I met Sydney while I worked with Dr. Hildebrand, a few years ago. Sydney was a wonderful person. Such a wonderful presence. It was a pleasure to have met him and Clarice. I know he will be surely missed in this life, until we meet again. Shelley Orvis, SOA - Posted by: Shelley Orvis (Surgical Office Assistant (formerly to Dr. Brenda Hildebrand)) on: Aug 27, 2016