One of my oldest friends. I will sincerely miss you Jay.

Dearest Jenn, 
I have the sweetest memory of meeting up with you and Jason, along with his tremendously engaging mum Joyce,  his siblings and their spouses, (I mean, one heckuva lively crowd !!), for happy hour at the beach in Kapa'a, Kauai back in 2016. I was struck by the joyful banter and playfulness of the entire family on vacation together, and was so thrilled to get to see you and be a tiny part of the fun.  You are deeply loved and deeply loving people, and it shows! My heart is with you all as we grieve the loss of such a warm, bright, compassionate (and hilariously funny) light!! 

Something tells me that he is still keeping a loving, watchful eye over us.

Aloha, brother Jason. 🙏

With warmest love,
Meg Schofield
(Ann Schofield-Baker's sister)


I am really at a loss for words with the passing of Poppy. When we were in our first awkward years as new firefighters, it was so great to have a friend in the same district. We worked together often and I always appreciated his calm and happy perspective as it balanced out my own high strung tendencies. Countless hours of “Family Guy” and “How I Met Your Mother” laughing like kids. He also always had my back with awesome logos for firefighter swag in the other departments I have worked for since TFS.


Rest in Peace Poppy, we will not forget you.

Jake, Micha and Julie Herring

Dear Jen and Family, 
     My deepest heartfelt condolences. Jason was not only a colleague but a dear friend. His warm , infectious personality and spirit, will be greatly missed.

Scott Masters 

Uncle Jason,

We will all miss you so much. From all of the hockey games to the firehouse and picking us up in the fire truck. Growing up having such great Toronto family to come see when we visited. I can't believe you are gone so soon. I wish I could have made the trip to pay my respects one last time but you are with me in thoughts and prayers. Your whole stateside family loves you. 

Jenson

With your passing our world has gotten a little darker! 
We'll treasure all the time we spent together and carry you in our hearts eternally! 
Rest in Peace, Jason! 💖 
Condolences to Jenn & all the Popovich family from Glen Kydd & family! 


I haven’t seen Jason (“Poppy”) and Jenn in several years. I was devastated to hear of the passing of such a kind and gentle soul. I will always remember his huge smile and happy/playful nature. My deepest condolences go out to Jenn and the Popovich family during this difficult time.

Dear Joyce, Jen, Jim, David and your family, we extend to all of you our deepest sympathies for the passing of your beloved son, husband and brother Jason. We also extend our sympathies to the many firefighters, from the City of Toronto, who had the honour and privilege of working along side Jason. R.I.P. 

Those were the days! Wednesday night, hockey, beers, great friends! Laughing joking, then off to Frans for a late night bite and more jokes and laughter! And one constant was your smile buddy! It was contagious to everyone around you! You will be truly missed my friend! Too soon to leave us! So sorry for your loss to Jennifer, the kids and the Popovich family and friends!  Rest In Peace my friend!

My condolences to the Popovich family. May Jason soul rest in eternal peace. 

Jenn
I know you through Will and Greg - met you and Jay at their cottage (Jackson’s Cove) - my deepest sympathies my dear!  The brotherhood is hurting💔

Jennifer, my deepest condolences...
I am so truly sorry to hear of Jason's passing.
Your passion and love for life (together) is reflective in every picture I have ever seen.  
That type of love never dies.
Remember the smiles, laughter and love...
Again, I am so so sorry for your loss.

Dear Joyce, Jen,Jim &David. Sophie and I and our family (Roxanne & Jay - Michelle  &Phil) are very Heart Broken  on the Passing of our dear Nephew  and Cousin Jason. He will live in our Hearts 💕 💞 for ever. We love you all.  Aunt Sophie and Uncle Mel     (Also our love ❤️ to Kim and Dana)

Grateful for these memories.. ACI Pub Night. 
Sad you won’t be at any more of these 😞

Jennifer, I cannot imagine the void that has been left by Jason's passing.  Your positive energy and optimism when I would see you at 116 left me in awe. You will always be a part of our fire family and Jason knows that we will collectively take care of you for as long as you need. ❤️ 

Thinking of you Jennifer and your entire family on the loss of your beloved Jason taken too early.  ❤️

Are heart felt condolences to brother Popovich's family and the brothers and sisters of TFS 

Belleville Professional Firefighters Association 

Will miss your smile and beautiful face forever ❤️❤️❤️

Costa Rica wedding with our besties in January 2014

One of our many nights out in the big city. Poppy always dressed with style! 

Poppy’s favourite cocktail - vodka soda.
Cheers to you, my friend. 

We had a funky good time in Tulum, Mexico where we met for the first time but felt like years! I’m so blessed to have been in Jason’s life for a night full of laughs and a warm hug over breakfast… we all clicked and it was love that first sight! My heart hurts that he’s gone but I’m glad he’s not in pain… but I’m a little selfish and wish he was still here! We had plans to visit and have more good times together! I’m glad we took advantage of the time that God blessed us with and enjoyed every minute! Love you Jenn, our prayers are with you and we will forever be grateful and blessed to be a part of y’all lives! #jasonforever

To the Popovich Family
Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. Our heart goes out to you at this difficult time. Wishing you the best and know you have our full support in every moment. we are thinking of you and your family and sending caring thoughts your way to support you through this.

Karen & Leo Reed Daughter Megan Reed.



Dear Joyce and Family,

I'm so sorry to hear of Jason's passing.
May your memories comfort you in the days ahead...
Wishing you better times...

Harriet Israel (friend of Sophie and Mel Kay)

So many wonderful memories high school was the best. I remember Grad like it was yesterday! You were always so dapper and I remember when you were in the fashion show. You loved that! You were charming even  when you didn’t return my Roots Sweater you borrowed! I forgave you 🥹 I’m so glad I got to see you recently working out with you at Orange Theory. 
We will all miss you Jason.



Grateful for all the time we had together and heartbroken there won't be more times like this. Love you my ACI brother, RIP Pops, you'll be missed by so many. 

One of the coolest cats you would have ever met…

Jason (8yrs old), myself and my sister Denise

My deepest condolences to Jason's wife, Jenn and his family. Such a tragic loss. I have so many fond memories of our high school years - in classes, comparing test scores and notes, hallway and cafeteria hangouts. Our friendship in the years afterwards meant a lot to me as well. Remembering the nights at Daybreak, deep conversations about life, reunions, and watching him become a Firefighter - his high school dream career. Jason was such a kind human being. He had an incredible zest for life and always made sure you felt welcome and appreciated. He would be the first to help anyone, and the first to congratulate you or tell you how proud he was of your accomplishments. 
Jason, you will be sorrowfully missed. You truly left behind a legacy.
Love you, my friend...until we meet again.

Our cousin, my brother, my friend, my support, my control, my pride, you will be greatly missed… 

We will miss him dearly.
He was one of us.

Most of my memories of Jay are from childhood. He grew up across the street from us and was in my sisters class since kindergarten. He was like another little brother who was always at the house. Sweet, mischievous, happy. That's how I 
remember him. I moved away after college so lost touch but was lucky to be able to visit with him in our childhood home where we all 
shared so many memories last summer. It was a blessing to have that time. If there's someone you need to visit, take the time and make it happen. I'm so grateful Jason did. We were lucky to know him and watch him grow into an incredible young man. God bless Jen and the whole Popovich family. Wish I could be there next week. 

My memories of Jason working together at a little bar in Scarborough "The shot House" so many laughs and good times. Jason was like a brother to me and now his brother Jim is a brother in law. Thanks to the efforts of Jason and I. He will be sorly missed by me his family and friends! My heartfelt condolences to all! ❤

I am so sad and sorry to hear of Jason’s passing. 
I had the great pleasure to play hockey with him and many of his close friends for many years. His laughter and smile always lit up the room and the bench. I can well imagine his positive impact and leadership to his fellow crew mates at the fire hall. 
This is far too soon for one of such devotion to helping others. 
My deepest condolences to lovely wife Jennifer , his children and the Popovich Family. 
God Bless, RIP Captain Jason. 
Jim  Grassie

SO many wonderful memories of our Canadian Brother, Jason!  God Bless you Jason, and heart felt condolences to Teta Joyce, Jen,  Dave, Dana, Jim, and Kim.  Our hearts are with all of you.  May Jason’s Memory be Eternal.  Love You All. - Dan & Lori Phillips  🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

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Jason Mark Popovich

December 26, 1970 – April 4, 2023

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