December 27, 1934 - February 5, 2023
Passed away at Michael Garron Hospital after a brief illness. John is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Mary, daughter Dorothy (Rick Pietrzyk), son Bill (Peggy) and his brother George. Adoring proud grandfather of Lauren, John, Jonathan (Liz), Nicole and 5 great-grandchildren. The patriarch of the family, he is also survived by sisters-in-law Vana (Steve), Dety, Pauline and 13 nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his parents Theodore and Elizabeth, sister Thomai and her husband Pantelis, sister Evangelia and her husband Panayiote, brothers Peter and Chris, brother-in-law Andy and in laws George and Ordana Kostopoulos. John came to Canada from Florina, Greece with nothing and worked tirelessly to build a life in this new country. In time he obtained his mechanic's licence and opened John & Peter's Service Centre on Mt. Pleasant Road with his brother Peter.
Family and friends may call at Jerrett Funeral Home 660 Kennedy Road Scarborough, ON (south of Eglinton Ave. E.) on Thursday, February 9, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A Funeral Service will occur on Friday, February 10, 2023 at 11:30 AM at St. John The Baptist Church, 1385 Warden Avenue, Scarborough, ON M1R 2S3 (south of Ellesmere Road). John will be laid to rest at Pine Hills Cemetery.
Special thanks to the doctors and nurses of the Palliative Care Unit at Michael Garron Hospital for their compassion and care.
Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or Michael Garron Hospital in lieu of flowers if preferred.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.jerrettfuneralhome.com for the Grozdanis family.
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