It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Janusz Budziakowski, whose life was marked by strength of character and devotion to his family. Janusz passed away suddenly at his home in Toronto on Thursday, November 21 , 2024, at the age of 84. He was the beloved husband of Maria for forty-two years; a dear father to Michael (Elyse), and Tomek (Alexandra); and proud grandfather to James and Benjamin. Janusz was predeceased by his parents Jozef and Karolina.

Janusz graduated with a Master of Science in civil engineering from the Warsaw University of Technology. In 1970, Janusz immigrated to Canada and studied at the University of Toronto on an academic scholarship. Janusz received his P. Eng designation and worked for the Government of Ontario at the Ministry of Natural Resources and then at the Ministry of the Environment, where he had a
distinguished career as a civil engineer, and specialist in clean water, until his retirement.

He was an impassioned athlete and proudly represented Poland on the national volleyball team. In Canada, Janusz continued to be an ardent fan of all sports and instilled the importance of both academics and athletics to his sons. Janusz especially cherished the time he spent watching his boys play soccer and hockey. He was their biggest fan and never missed a game.

Janusz appreciated the beauty of nature and was an avid gardener. Although he embraced the tranquility of gardening, he was primarily motivated by the desire to provide his loving wife with a spectacular dinner view.

He was also a true animal lover – and will be dearly missed by his labradoodle, Abby.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 27th at Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel (2357 Bloor St. W.) from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Teresa Roman Catholic Church (100 Tenth St. Etobicoke) at 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 28, 2024 . Interment to follow at Park Lawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Daily Food Bank www.dailybread.ca.