Passed away in Scarborough on October 6, 2015 from lung cancer. He leaves behind a loving family including his beloved wife Renate and adored son Alex, whose achievements he was very proud of, his daughter-In-law Joanne and her family, his two other sons Andre and Gary who live abroad, brothers, sisters and all other family members as well as his many friends, and the latest addition to the family Benji the dog. A memorial service will take place at Giffen-Mack Funeral Home, 4115 Lawrence Ave. E., Scarborough on October 17, at 2:00pm with visitation one hour prior to the service.