HAROLD H. MOSTOW

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HAROLD H. MOSTOW October 4, 1925 - September 21, 2003 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Harold Mostow on Sunday, September 21, 2003, just weeks short of his 78th birthday. He is mourned by his wife of 56 years, Lillian; his daughter Morri and her husband Doug Long; his sons, Michael and Syd; Syds wife Magdalena Palmer; his adored grandchildren, Cassandre and Clotilde Aras, Kyle Mostow and Mauro Mostow Palmer. Harold was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Anne, his sister Syril Slor; his brothers, Percy, Sam and Richard. Born and raised in Winnipeg, Harold began his career in the mens clothing business as a manufacturers agent, crisscrossing Canada for more than 25 years. With a sterling reputation for loyalty and honesty, his word was his bond, a handshake all he needed to seal a deal. In the early 70s, he established two successful businesses in Winnipeg: Alliance International, a clothing import company; and Canadown, a down coat manufacturing operation. Harold was a great believer in sharing his good fortune and supported many charities, including the UJA, the Asper Community Campus and the United Way. An active member of Glendale Golf and Country Club for 45 years, Harold was Club Champion in 1964. He was also a member of Shaarey Zedek Synagogue and a Life Member of Hadassah Wizo. An "early bird" jogger/walker at the Reh-Fit Centre, he served on its Board for seven years. He greatly enjoyed his Tuesday luncheon meetings with the Retired Seniors Professional & Business Mens Club, where he chaired the speakers committee. Harold had a powerful presence, leavened with his legendary charm and an ability to entertain with stories and jokes. In short, he was a "mensch." Funeral services were held on Tuesday, September 23 at Shaarey Zedek Synagogue, with Rabbi Allan Green and Cantor Anibal Mass officiating. Harolds daughter Morri delivered the eulogy. Interment was at Shaarey Zedek Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Harolds nephews, Drs. Elliot and Lawrie Halparin, Josh and Wayne Vickar; cousins, Michael Halparin and Ian Kay; friends, Stuart Halper and Bill Worb. Honorary pallbearers were Sandor Guttman, Harvey Kay, Terry McIntyre, Ron Polinsky and Ray Winston. Donations to the charity of your choice. Visit Harold Mostows Web page at www.morrimostow.com/dad

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 04, 2003