Visitation and funeral set for philanthropist George Vari

Funeral and visitation arrangements have been announced for philanthropist George Vari (Hon. LLD ’92), a major York benefactor who died at 87 on Dec. 9 (see YFile, Dec. 10).

All are invited to the Visitation Centre at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 375 Mt. Pleasant Rd. (east gate entrance) on Friday, Dec. 17, from 2 to 4pm and 7 to 9pm. 

A funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Dec. 18, at 11am at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 354 St. Clair Ave. W., Toronto. Interment and reception will follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Dr. Vari’s memory can be made to the Toronto General and Western Hospital Foundation. Visit Mount Pleasant Group for service details and condolences messages.