In Celebration of

John Pitrun

April 5, 1939 -  March 8, 2020


It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and Opa who passed away March 8, 2020 at Trillium Hospital just shy of his 81st birthday. John leaves behind his devoted wife of over 40 years, Ruth, a son, Christopher and daughter, Lisa-Marie (Michael Samoszewski). John was a loving Opa to Kate and Joshua. Caring older brother to Gerti (Janusz Rzewuski) and his late brother Peter (Lynn Pitrun). He was the proud Uncle to Caroline (Michael Colligan) and family and the late Alexander.

John was born in Vienna, Austria and moved to Canada in 1957. Never shy of hard work, John first laboured as a farm hand in Ontario, a miner in Kirkland Lake and eventually as a tool and die maker in Toronto. After learning the craft of tool & die, John and his brother Peter successfully setup their own business – P&F Tool and Die, which became an instrumental part of the growth of Magna Automotive.

With a personality that was larger than life, John’s many passions included boating in Northern Ontario, travelling to the Caribbean with his wife and spending quality time with family and friends at his country property in King.

John was truly unique, full of charisma and charm and will be fully missed by all who knew him.

For those who wish, donations may be made to Trillium Heath Partners. We can not thank them enough for the compassion and care they showed towards John in his final weeks.

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Geoff Elliot (friend/retired employee)

Entered March 10, 2020 from Mississauga, Ont

A wonderful caring man who, along with his brother Peter was a huge part of my life for 35 years. Generous to a fault, caring and compassionate he was one of a kind. I will miss him dearly.

Maxwell Newland (Former employee @ P & F Tool)

Entered March 11, 2020 from Richmond Hill

My heart felt condolences to the Pitrun family due to the passing of John.
When I started at P & F in 1988, it became clear that I have found a place to hang my hat.
John helped us to understand the meaning of family. We packed his station wagon together and made delivers with it. He gave us paid birthdays off. Getting paid on Thursday was "getting your wife to do groceries on Friday morning when the grocery store was still empty", he would say. He gave us picnics in the summer, Christmas turkey and complete parties for our families and kids. he made sure we were paid well.
John treated us with great respect. He knew who were and was always there to listen.
I admire his charm, innovation, drive and his abilities to keep P & F afloat throughout the many recessions.
He has significantly shaped my life. I will remember him for all that he has done both in my personal and professional life.
On behalf on my family, I would like to say "walk good, you have done a great job". Rest in peace great one.

Hans Lubke (Co worker during my Magna Int. employment)

Entered March 11, 2020 from Richmond Hill

I remember John during the Time I was in the same Management Team in MAGNA. He was a great Person and always helpful mentoring our profession.
My deepest condolences to all Family Members of John.

Michael Sinnaeve (co-worker at Magna)

Entered March 11, 2020 from Georgetown, Ontario

John has been an inspiration to everyone that had worked with him and I also just had the opportunity to learn from him. His approach to business and his care for the employees was inspiring to me and others within Magna.
My prayers are with his entire family at this time.

Ludwig and Christel Perchthold (Friend)

Entered March 11, 2020 from Toronto, Ontario

No one can replace the role father play in life. The love, care and protection he offers are enormous. We are really sad for your huge loss. May your Father's and husband's soul rest in peace . We will miss you my friend. We condole with you Christopher , Lisa-Marie and Ruth.

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