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ALLAN (AL) GREENBERG
Born: Jan 13, 1925
Date of Passing: Jul 06, 2022
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ALLAN (AL) GREENBERG
Allan (Al) Greenberg passed away peacefully on the afternoon of July 6, 2022, at the age of 97, at Concordia Hospital in his home town of Winnipeg, Manitoba. He experienced numerous medical conditions in recent months and demonstrated his courage and love for life as he battled these conditions like a true champ. He always had a smile on his face and kind words for those who came to visit and care for him.
Al was born on January 13, 1925, in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Jack and Sally Greenberg. After completing high school at St. Johns, Al Joined the Royal Canadian Navy where he fought for his country during the Second World War.
After completing his service Al was an international boxing promotor, and successful businessman. In 1973, he married Noreen Smith and together they raised one son, Ian. Al and Noreen enjoyed travelling, and had many memorable vacations to Hawaii, Palm Springs, Las Vegas, and Mexico. He was an avid sports enthusiast and loved them all. He was at a Jets game as recently as this March. Playing sports in his younger years helped hone the man he became, fiercely competitive on the field and a true gentleman with a heart of gold off the field.
He enjoyed watching his grandchildren participate in sports and was a fixture at these games for almost 40 years. The grandkids were always met after each game with encouraging words, helpful feedback and of course a chocolate bar or Powerade.
Al was preceded in death by his father Jack, mother Sally, and brother Morton. He is survived by his wife Noreen, son and daughter-in-law, Ian, and Teresa, grandchildren, Bryan (Robyn), Tyson (Jasmine), John (Kendra), nieces, Harriet (Hamid), Pam (George), and nephew Jack (Hanneke) Greenberg. Also, the loves of his life, his seven great-grandchildren, Logan, Taylor, Sophia, Blake, Xavier, Arabella, and Maverick.
Thanks to the doctors, nurses, and all the staff at Concordia Hospital for their care given so graciously to our Al during the past five weeks.
Honouring Allan's wishes, there will be no public service.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 09, 2022
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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My Deepest Sympathies to Al's he will be greatly missed. I met Al when he was 40 and he was going to Vegas to see Frank Sinatra He was a confirmed bachelor always with the boys, no girls. Several years later when I got to know Noreen, I thought she should meet Al. They were a match made in heaven. Two thoughtful, kind, generous, wonderful people who should be together and they were a perfect match. I heard after they were married someone asked Al after he had been married awhile how it was after he had been a bachelor for so long and he said the jury was still out. He had such a great sense of humour because I know for a fact he was the happiest man alive. Al had a loving wife and son. What more could he wish and he had a long and happy life with grandchildren and great-children to follow. I'm very blessed to have known such a genuinely good person. Rest in peace dear friend. love Helene. - Posted by: Helene Blank (Friend) on: Jul 15, 2022
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My condolences to Noreen on the loss of your beloved Al. I had the pleasure of knowing Al almost two decades thru our morning coffee gatherings. We found out that we had a lot in common, born and grew up in the area, went to the same high school and played football for the high school, except that Al won a city championship. We worked in retail grocery business, but different companies and at one time, just down the street from each other. When I talked about the kids I went to school with, Al talked about their parents he went to school with. When St. John's had their 100th anniversary, Al and I went together to take in all the festivities. Al would go each Monday morning to the retirement home and visit one of the retirees there. She would give him the past week's Globe and Mail papers and the Jewish Post. Al would read them and bring them to us on Saturday. I would read the G & M and Herbie the Jewish Post. When I finished the G & M, I would give it to Herbie. Thank you Al for this service over so many years. I looked forward to our coffee time together each morning. I have so many fond memories as Al was such a great person. God Bless, Rest in Peace. - Posted by: colin dederick (friend) on: Jul 09, 2022
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I lived in the same apartment block as Allan and his wife Noreen. He was a wonderful man. Very kind and never complained. My sincere condolences to his family. May he rest in peace. - Posted by: Evelyn Dilello (Friend) on: Jul 09, 2022
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Dear Noreen, our sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of a wonderful man. We know all the wonderful memories will bring you comfort. He was always smiling. Thinking of you. Neil and Judy Charach - Posted by: Neil and Judy Charach (Friend) on: Jul 09, 2022
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Met Al back in the early sixties while I was working at The Stag Shop when Downtown Winnipeg was a real Downtown. Met some very interesting people when I saw the picture of Al it brought back some special memories of all the people that came there to hang out with Bobby and talk Sports and guys stuff! I felt happy and smiled was so glad Al had a such a long life he was a true Gentleman with a wonderful kindness! - Posted by: Ken Hoole (Friend) on: Jul 09, 2022
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Allan was the kindest and most gentle man I ever knew. Rest In Peace Allan you will be missed. - Posted by: Kayla Golden (Cousin) on: Jul 09, 2022
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So many wonderful memories come flooding back of the wonderful man Al was. How much his face lit up when he saw you, how much he loved children. Running into Al somewhere just made the whole day great. He will be greatly missed by all of us and we hope remembering the light he brought to us all gives you some comfort. With love and hugs from Darcy, Sandra, and family - Posted by: Darcy and Sandra Franz (Family) on: Jul 09, 2022