Mr. Joseph Micheal Bajus

BAJUS, Joseph - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph Bajus, at the age of 65, on November 23, 2007. He died peacefully, embraced in his family's circle of love. He reunites with his parents, Joseph (1982) and Annie (2005). Joe leaves behind his beloved wife of 38 years, Jackie Speziale, their devoted daughters and their spouses, Julie and Greg Doesburg and Joanna and Charlie Cino, his darling granddaughters Caitlin and Andrea, and his pal, Fisher. He will be forever remembered by his extended family, Patrick and Maria Speziale, Christine and John Bonk, and Rosanne and Bruce Sogan; his nieces and nephews, Nicole, Tim, Jesse, Patrick and Daniella, and great-nephew Lucas. Dearest friends Gilda Savelli, Ellie Deveau and Richard Lee will be forever held close in our memories for their support. The family will receive friends at the MARKEY-DERMODY FUNERAL HOME, 1774 King Street East (at Kenilworth) on Sunday and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Prayer Service Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. John The Baptist Church, Brant Street, Burlington on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 10 a.m. Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Leukemia Research Fund of Canada or the 3Z Educational Fund of McMaster Hospital. Online tributes may be made at www.mem.com. The family wishes to thank Dr. Wasi for her professional support, the caring medical team at McMaster 3Z Clinic and the compassionate ICU staff who helped Joe during his final days. Joe's memory will live on in all those whom he touched.