Joel Swerdlow
It is with great sadness the family of Joel Swerdlow announces his passing. Joel Swerdlow passed away on April 27th, 2019 in Burlington, Ontario. Joel is survived by his two grandchildren Aurora and Artan, children Elly and Andrew and their mother Gail.
Joel studied Electronics Technology at George Brown College and was a pioneer in telecommunications technology. He worked most of his career in the video conferencing industry. Throughout his life Joel was an avid photographer and loved to take photographs of nature, especially that of the local scenery in his hometown. You can find some of his work at https://jlsmmc1.blogspot.com
A celebration of life will take place at Hugh Foster Hall on Monday May 6th, 2019 from 1pm-4pm (141 King Street, Milton Ontario L9T1J9)
If desired, donations can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. https://www.diabetes.ca/
Carly Hansher
My deepest condolences to the family. I remember calling him ‘Uncle Joel’ when I was a kid. My heart goes out to everyone. Sending you hugs xoxo
Darlene Clark
I’m so shocked and so deeply saddened to hear of your Dad’s passing.
Please accept my sincerest condolences.
Russell Duncan
So sorry for your loss. Cherish your memories of your Father.
John Lund
Joel, I enjoyed working with you, and enjoyed the photographs you shared. You now have a whole new vista to look at, learn about, and study.
For those of us left behind, let us celebrate a life well lived, and between us, offer comfort and support to each other.
John.
Charlotte Joel
My deepest condolences to the entire family.
Charlotte Joel
Wendy Feather
Thank you Joel for all the years of smiles and jokes as a member then an employee. RiP my friend.
Lori Sousa
Always a smile on his face. I enjoyed the time I worked with Joel at Costco. R.I.P Joel.
Dawn & Jeff
R.I.P. Joel.
Frank Levitt
I will always remember my cousin “Joel”.
My sincere condolences to the family.
Dave de Jong
I worked with Joel on the condo board for a couple of years. He taught me a lot; I was impressed with his integrity and honesty.
Condolences to his family and co-workers. I know you will miss him.
Dale Hackett
Your Dad hired me on at Burlair when I was a 17 year old kid who wanted to get into aviation. I will be forever in his debt for that. 40 years later I still think about him often as he, Art Hansher and their Chief Flying Instructor at the time, Len Archer, gave me a “foot in the door”. He was a wonderful man who had a dream to start a local flight school, that, to this day, is still in operation. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dave Powell
My deepest condolences to Joel’s family R.I.P Joel u
Ruth Cappel
To the entire Swerdlow Family I send my sincere condolences on the passing of Joel. I have known Joel for over 50 years. We went to high school together – he was my first love. I am shocked and so sorry to hear of his passing. May your memories of him bring you peace.
Roslyn Doctorow
We were so sorry to hear of Joel’s passing.
I have many fond memories of time spent with Joel as he worked on his model airplanes and hung them from the ceiling in his basement. He was passionate about planes and I was so happy when he was able to work in the industry.
Our deepest sympathies to his family.
Roz and Gord Doctorow
Lynne Best
I’m very sorry to hear about your great loss. My deepest sympathy to the family. Lynne Best xo
Kevin Heidebrecht
I had the pleasure of working with Joel at Costco Burlington. We both loved electronics and photography. I enjoyed his positive attitude and his advice on taking photos. You will me miss. Condolences to his Son, daughter and grandchildren that are left behind. He talked about you and he was proud of your accomplishments.
RIP Joel.
Aneta and Family
Elly and Family..our sincerest condolences on your Father’s passing. Big hugs.
Lisee Levitt
I was shocked to learn that cousin Joel has passed. And he passed on the last day of Passover. Growing up we shared so many beautiful Passover Seders together at Auntie Esther and Uncle Sid’s house or at Auntie Bertha and Uncle Sam’s house. We always sat at the kid’s table. I think of those days every Passover and miss them terribly! Dear Gail, Ellie and Andrew, I am so sorry for your loss. May your Dad rest in peace! Love, Lisee & John and Family
Brian Hebden
I worked with Joel for 8 years in the Burlington Costco. He always said hi, and was always nice to me.
I will look for moments and signs in my day that will remind me of him.
They obviously needed a strong soldier up there!
Miss you Joel
Sandra T
Very sad to hear…Joel was always a smiling face and always so kind to me anytime I encountered him at Costco. My condolences to his family.
Becky & Jim Wills
Our deepest condolences to Joel’s family. RIP Joel
christine Nabieszko
My sincerest condolences to your family, very sorry for your loss.
Paul & Jan Mc Cabe
Finding the right words to say for the loss of a Father, Grandfather and Friend is difficult.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
We have been very fortunate to be Joel’s friends for many years.
We will miss his friendship, frequent visits, discussions and phone calls.
With deepest Sympathy.
Paul & Jan Mc Cabe
Mary (nee Schwarcz) Leibler
Sorry to read about Joel’s passing. I worked with him and the late Ted Winnick at the North “Y”. We were lifeguards together. I loved his smile and his ‘joie de vivre”.