Born on March 1st, 1933 in Oshawa, Ontario, John passed away peacefully in Oshawa, Ontario on Thursday, July 3rd, 2014, in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of the late Helen Rudka, father of Debra Rudka and Gregory Rudka and his wife Sharon. Grandfather of Connor, Kendal and Decker Rudka. He will be missed but always in our hearts. Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Sunday, July 6th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday, July 7th at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery, 355 Taunton Road East, Whitby. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be welcome.