Re: Melvin C. Zwaig
Memorial Service, March 29, 2009, 2:00 PM
Temple Sinai, 210 Wilson Avenue, Toronto
Dear Friend,
Thank you so very, very much for your loving support as we honor the memory and the life of my dear, dear brother Mel.
As everyone knows he was an exceptional, kind, loving, hard working and responsible human being.
No task was too big nor too small for dear Mel to undertake. He did all he could and was available to everyone and at all times too!!
We come from a special family…a dedicated, spiritual, kind and loving family. He, as my older brother, was very protective of me and wanted to make sure that everything was as perfect it could be. We delighted in each other’s joys and we were able to share our inner ideas with one another.
When Mel was about sixteen years of age he felt that he should help our parents support the family. Finances were very limited. Mel took it upon himself to decide to quit school and go to work to be of help. He was preoccupied with how he could help the family. Our parents would not hear of this decision but they agreed that he could work for the summer and then, of course, go back to school.
Mel excelled at University and was on his way to a very successful career. He excelled in every aspect of his chosen work which he just loved. Mel received so many, many honors and awards for his contribution to the fields of his expertise.
From early on there was a deep bond between Mel and myself.
Some of the ways in which Mel was there for me was to “show up” regularly during my early years of lecturing publicly in the field of special education.
For me Mel was more than a brother. We always knew that we would be there to listen, to encourage, to share, to suggest, to respect and to understand our ways, interests and ideas.
July 15, 1974 when I married my husband, Dr. John Rossner (Anglican priest and professor of comparative religion), it was Mel who walked me down the aisle at Christ Church Cathedral. What a precious moment that was.
Our parents knew that they could expect a call from Mel and me every day no matter where we were. After they made their transition (1996), Mel called me at least once each day. When my husband had a challenge with his back last winter and ended up at the hospital, Mel called several times daily asking how he could help.
Even when he had his own financial challenges he still did all he could to help others who were in need. Mel knew my passion for our SSF-IIIHS African mission project. He tried to find ways to help us raise funds for these precious children.
Mel never wanted to disturb anyone! He considered other people’s needs and he was there for them. Even in the hospital when he needed help he said to me “I’m okay. Maybe the nurse is busy. Don’t bother her.”
Toronto became his place of residence for about thirty years. So many of his colleagues, clients, associates and friends have spoken with me. They all said what a wonderful person he was and how he was there to help others achieve the best in life.
This was my brother…my very dear brother Mel.
It was a privilege to be with him as he peacefully and with a gentle smile on his face took his last breath. I will cherish that moment forever.
Mel’s life and work gave him the opportunity to meet thousands and thousands of people from all walks of life. For Mel, these people became a part of his family, his true spiritual family. How loved and treasured and cherished he was by all.
The last words that Mel shared with me were “Be strong. Have faith. We’ll make it somehow. God will always be with us to help us.”
Daily I think of what he said, how he lived, how much he did, how much he cared, how honest and forthright a person he was.
Certainly I will miss his physical presence, I will miss his daily phone calls, but I know that he has gone on to the higher life and that we shall still be able to communicate with each other from his Heavenly dimension of life.
I’m sure that as he crossed the veil and entered the Eternal Kingdom of Life he heard the words “Well done my faithful servant, well done.”
My husband, Dr. John Rossner, and Sr. Leona Hartman join me
in thanking you for your support.
Marilyn Rossner
Telephone: 514-937-8359
E-mail: iiihs@iiihs.org
Website: http://www.iiihs.org/
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
Article from "Risk"
Published on: 4/8/2006
Mel Zwaig, founder president of Zwaig Consulting Inc. ("Zwaig"), has provided insolvency advice since 1961.He specializes in Financial Restructuring, Statutory Insolvency Services.Forensic Accounting, Litigation Consulting, and Corporate Finance.
Credentials
Melvin C. Zwaig, the founder president of Zwaig Consulting Inc., is:
A Trustee in Bankruptcy
A member of The Canadian, Quebec, Ontario and Alberta Institutes of Chartered Accountants
A Fellow of the Quebec and Ontario Institute of Chartered Accountants
A member of the Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals
A founding director and member of the Insolvency Institute of Canada
A founding director, member and Treasurer of the International Insolvency Institute
A Certified Fraud Examiner
A member of the Institute of Arbitration and Mediation
An International Director of the Turnaround Management Association
An International Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy
...Mel Zwaig was an important participant in the revisions to the 1997 Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.Since then he has represented the interests of thousands of unsecured creditors in the revisions to the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, and the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act that will come into effect in June, 2006.
Zwaig has worked with suppliers to ensure that their best interests are taken into consideration and protected.Zwaig has also worked with debtors in negotiating settlements with their suppliers that resulted in the suppliers taking ownership positions in companies.The suppliers' money was recovered when the restructured insolvent companies were nursed back to financial health....
Zwaig provides experience, creativity and integrity.
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From Concordia Magazine, September 2002, "Class Acts"
Melvin Zwaig, S BCom, is a highly respected accountant and insolvency professional and a founding partner of Zwaig Consulting Inc. in Toronto. Melvin was among 37 fellows inducted into the American College of Bankruptcy in a ceremony in the Great Hall of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., March 15. He lives in North York.
Mel Zwaig, founder president of Zwaig Consulting Inc. ("Zwaig"), has provided insolvency advice since 1961.He specializes in Financial Restructuring, Statutory Insolvency Services.Forensic Accounting, Litigation Consulting, and Corporate Finance.
Credentials
Melvin C. Zwaig, the founder president of Zwaig Consulting Inc., is:
A Trustee in Bankruptcy
A member of The Canadian, Quebec, Ontario and Alberta Institutes of Chartered Accountants
A Fellow of the Quebec and Ontario Institute of Chartered Accountants
A member of the Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals
A founding director and member of the Insolvency Institute of Canada
A founding director, member and Treasurer of the International Insolvency Institute
A Certified Fraud Examiner
A member of the Institute of Arbitration and Mediation
An International Director of the Turnaround Management Association
An International Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy
...Mel Zwaig was an important participant in the revisions to the 1997 Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.Since then he has represented the interests of thousands of unsecured creditors in the revisions to the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, and the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act that will come into effect in June, 2006.
Zwaig has worked with suppliers to ensure that their best interests are taken into consideration and protected.Zwaig has also worked with debtors in negotiating settlements with their suppliers that resulted in the suppliers taking ownership positions in companies.The suppliers' money was recovered when the restructured insolvent companies were nursed back to financial health....
Zwaig provides experience, creativity and integrity.
__________________________________________________
From Concordia Magazine, September 2002, "Class Acts"
Melvin Zwaig, S BCom, is a highly respected accountant and insolvency professional and a founding partner of Zwaig Consulting Inc. in Toronto. Melvin was among 37 fellows inducted into the American College of Bankruptcy in a ceremony in the Great Hall of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., March 15. He lives in North York.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Letter from Marilyn Rossner
Dear, dear Friends,
Thank you so much for all your prayers for my most precious and loving brother Mel.
He made his transition Thursday, February 26 at 9:50 AM. I had the great honour and privilege of being with him as he took his last breath and entered the heavenly dimension of life.
I arrived at the hospital Wednesday, February 25 at 7:00 PM and was met by the nurses and several of Mel’s colleagues. The nurses said Mel was waiting for me and would likely go that evening. The colleagues and friends told me of experience after experience of how mel had helped them.
They said he was an outstanding friend and colleague and stood for honesty, hard work and a willingness to help all and at all times. He was very strong in his faith and encouraged others to have faith and courage and believe no matter what the experience. All of them “knew” me from what he had said and so I felt so very protected, loved and assured of their support.
I saw him Wednesday evening for several hours and prayed and spoke with him. He opened his eyes several times and I knew he heard me. His breathing was smooth but shallow and he seemed ready.
After a few hours rest at the hotel nearby I returned to the hospital very early in the morning. He was so, so, so peaceful and his face looked so, so youthful, almost childlike.
The clinical assistant turned him on the other side as I went for a cup of tea. I went to the other side of the bed and spoke with him. He began to breathe slower and slower. His face began to have a glow around it and his mouth had a gentle smile and he was so, so peace-filled. I spoke with him and had my hand on his forehead and then…he breathed one more time!
I sat down to pray. The nurse came in and then checked and said that he had gone…she closed his eyes and left. The eyes opened and then I closed them.
How privileged and grateful I am to have been there with my dear, dear brother at this auspicious time.
Shortly after that some of his colleagues and friends called and visited to offer me support. His doctor of eighteen years came in too. They all spoke of what a wonderful, responsible, honest, honourable person he had been to all he met and knew. The funeral representatives allowed me to help them prepare and put him on the stretcher to take him out of the hospital. What a privilege this was.
Certainly I will miss the physical presence of my brother who was always there for me. We spoke almost daily since our parents made their transition, thanks to The Almighty. I am aware of the heavenly world and so was he. We often spoke of the “after Earth life”. I am sure he has been well received in heaven and will enjoy the blessings of those who have already greeted him.
Thank you for being there for him these last three weeks. (February 1…he entered the hospital…to find out why his feet were swollen and he was so tired!)
Thank you for being there for me and for the love and support you have given me and continue to do so. This is the greatest gift you can give me and I am grateful for you. Thank you my dear one.
As for dear Mel…he is on a journey of Divine light. We continue to be strong and to be assured that life goes on beyond the earthly sojourn. One of Mel’s statements to all in need was “Be strong! Go forth and carry on! Tomorrow is yet another day!”
Much love and appreciation to you!
Marilyn
PS: His full name on Earth was
Melvin C. Zwaig
Thank you so much for all your prayers for my most precious and loving brother Mel.
He made his transition Thursday, February 26 at 9:50 AM. I had the great honour and privilege of being with him as he took his last breath and entered the heavenly dimension of life.
I arrived at the hospital Wednesday, February 25 at 7:00 PM and was met by the nurses and several of Mel’s colleagues. The nurses said Mel was waiting for me and would likely go that evening. The colleagues and friends told me of experience after experience of how mel had helped them.
They said he was an outstanding friend and colleague and stood for honesty, hard work and a willingness to help all and at all times. He was very strong in his faith and encouraged others to have faith and courage and believe no matter what the experience. All of them “knew” me from what he had said and so I felt so very protected, loved and assured of their support.
I saw him Wednesday evening for several hours and prayed and spoke with him. He opened his eyes several times and I knew he heard me. His breathing was smooth but shallow and he seemed ready.
After a few hours rest at the hotel nearby I returned to the hospital very early in the morning. He was so, so, so peaceful and his face looked so, so youthful, almost childlike.
The clinical assistant turned him on the other side as I went for a cup of tea. I went to the other side of the bed and spoke with him. He began to breathe slower and slower. His face began to have a glow around it and his mouth had a gentle smile and he was so, so peace-filled. I spoke with him and had my hand on his forehead and then…he breathed one more time!
I sat down to pray. The nurse came in and then checked and said that he had gone…she closed his eyes and left. The eyes opened and then I closed them.
How privileged and grateful I am to have been there with my dear, dear brother at this auspicious time.
Shortly after that some of his colleagues and friends called and visited to offer me support. His doctor of eighteen years came in too. They all spoke of what a wonderful, responsible, honest, honourable person he had been to all he met and knew. The funeral representatives allowed me to help them prepare and put him on the stretcher to take him out of the hospital. What a privilege this was.
Certainly I will miss the physical presence of my brother who was always there for me. We spoke almost daily since our parents made their transition, thanks to The Almighty. I am aware of the heavenly world and so was he. We often spoke of the “after Earth life”. I am sure he has been well received in heaven and will enjoy the blessings of those who have already greeted him.
Thank you for being there for him these last three weeks. (February 1…he entered the hospital…to find out why his feet were swollen and he was so tired!)
Thank you for being there for me and for the love and support you have given me and continue to do so. This is the greatest gift you can give me and I am grateful for you. Thank you my dear one.
As for dear Mel…he is on a journey of Divine light. We continue to be strong and to be assured that life goes on beyond the earthly sojourn. One of Mel’s statements to all in need was “Be strong! Go forth and carry on! Tomorrow is yet another day!”
Much love and appreciation to you!
Marilyn
PS: His full name on Earth was
Melvin C. Zwaig
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