Born September 13th, 1939, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017, leaving behind his wife Renata, sons Michael (Diane) and Timothy (Michelle), grandchildren Michael and Samantha as well as nieces Carol Sakamoto (Dennis), Terri Russell-Hill (Stephen), Anne-Marie Puepke (Doug) and nephew Tom Latta (Margaret). Michael was born in Sudbury but his family moved when he was a toddler to Toronto, where he attended Parkdale Collegiate and completed Civil Engineering at the University of Toronto. After graduating in 1962, he joined the Ontario Water Resources Commission where he thoroughly enjoyed his work in helping to develop and install water and sewage treatment facilities in many small municipalities throughout Ontario. When he retired in 1994 he pursued many interests including square dancing, duplicate bridge, cruising and travelling to various parts of the world. During retirement he met Renata in 2003 and came to experience the joy, love and support of a wonderful extended family of Michelle Perrotta (Nino), Michael Zathureczky (Deborah) and young grandchildren Emily, Ryan and twins Alyssa and Lauren. Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W. (East of the Jane subway) on Thursday from 2 – 4 & 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at the Turner & Porter “Yorke” chapel on Friday, April 21, 2017 at 11 a.m. Interment to follow Sanctuary Park Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to a charity of your choice and would be greatly appreciated.