In Celebration of

John Galus

June 30, 1938 - May 27, 2021

It is with deep sadness that the family of John Galus announces his sudden passing on May 27, 2021, at his home in Toronto, Ontario. Beloved husband of the late Helen (nee Baran) for 54 years. Loving father of Anna (Tony Ciciretto), Barbara (Peter Glowacki) and Dianne (Malcolm Saravanamuttoo). Proud and much loved Dziadzio of Nicole, Victoria, Mathew (Kelsie Edwards), Stefanie (Michal Ulman), Lucas (Celine Augustyn), Kendall and Callum. Great-grandfather of Nicholas and many grand-dogs!

John lived life to the fullest and will be greatly missed by all his extended family and friends. John is an excellent example of an immigrant who came to Canada in 1958 with little but hope, a strong work ethic and determination to provide a better future for his family. John had a successful career with the Toronto Transit Commission for 35 years, ran his own business – JR Renovations, and built his own (and many friends) cottages in Barry’s Bay, where he enjoyed spending time.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a private funeral mass will be held.

A virtual rosary to be held on Tuesday, June 1st at 7:45 pm on the livestream link:
https://kazimierz.click2stream.com/

The virtual Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, June 2nd at 10 am on livestream link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3I2-zojhAVU

For those who wish, a donation in John’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.

Guestbook

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Rosina Ariganello (Colleague to Barbara Glowacki)

Entered May 30, 2021

Barb, my deepest condolences to you and your family during this time of sorrow. May God give your father eternal rest and may his soul rest in peace. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
God bless,
Rosina Ariganello

Leszek and Stella Zurek (Best Friends)

Entered May 30, 2021 from Mississauga

This week we lost our dear best friend John Galus. He will be greatly missed and our time at the cottage will not be the same without him. Our families have been close for many years and we share in your loss. Ania, Basia and Dana your father was an amazing man loved by all and we will continue to keep him and your mother in our thoughts and prayers. May they rest in peace.

Leszek and Stella

Richard & Elizabeth Marszalek (Friends & Neighbors in Cottage Country)

Entered May 30, 2021 from North Royalton Ohio USA

He will be truly missed.
Best friend and neighbor.
Loved by all.

Walter Derzko (John’s next door neighbour on Galley Ave)

Entered May 30, 2021 from Toronto

OMG! I’m in shock. My condolences to the entire Galus family. He was the best neighbour ever! Handyman around the house. Did the siding on our house and aluminum windows. My dad and I always got along great with John! Never any arguments or disagreements. We would take turns shovelling snow from each other’s sidewalks.
I’ll never forget our friendly chats, sitting on the veranda, talking, laughing and drinking his Polish anti flu & longevity cocktail-(180 proof vodka/honey/lemon juice) shots. I learned Polish from Janyk, since my dad & him would converse in Polish all the time! Rest in Peace Janyk! 🙏🙏🙏

Gadziala Family (Family)

Entered May 30, 2021 from Mississauga

Our deepest condolences to John’s family!

Nigdy nie zapomnimy jego dobroci. Niech Bòg da mu wieczny odpoczynek, a rodzinie siłę do znoszenia wielkiego bòlu.