Trot Insider has learned that Michael Katz, longtime standardbred owner, passed away in Toronto on Tuesday, May 7 at the age of 62 after a brief but courageous struggle with cancer.
Katz owned horses for more than 25 years, and among his ownership were Dragon Dot Com, Ill Call U Back, How Is Kathy and his most recent success came with his partnership in Ontario Sires Stakes star trotting filly Peach Martini.
The following is the announcement from the funeral chapel:
Michael Katz, loving husband of Rosalyn. Devoted father and father-in-law of Reesa and Shawn. You will live in our hearts forever. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Steeles Memorial Chapel, 350 Steeles Ave. W., Thornhill. Interment to follow at Pardes Chaim Cemetery, Community section. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society 1-800-268-8874.
Shiva Location:
309 Major Mackenzie Dr., East
Richmond Hill
L4C 9V5
Shiva to be observed at Cedar Gate Room on main floor. Visitors are welcome Thursday following service, Friday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Shiva concludes Monday morning.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Michael Katz.
Being involved with Michael
Being involved with Michael since the 90's and partners in some of the horses owned he truly loved this sport. Whether is was following the SC website daily for the stories,looking up entries and results or sitting in the Woodbine and Mohawk dining rooms with Roz (and others) on the nights the horses raced this was truly his big enjoyment. Even the last big conversation I had with him while he was strong was about horses and the situation of racing in Ontario. His sense of humour, laugh and joking around will always be remembered. Seeing him the last few days was very upsetting so R.I.P buddy you are now comfortable and at peace.
Condolences to the family and may they always remember the good times they had with Mike.
Very sad to know that Mike is
Very sad to know that Mike is gone. Having known him for a long time and having good times and bad together you don't think of it ending. Luckily the last little while was good. Condolences to Roz and the rest of the family. Rest in peace Michael. You deserve it.
Please let Roslyn know my
Please let Roslyn know my sincere condolences! I knew Michael and Roslyn when our good friend trained their horse.
What a loss :(
Greg and Christine