JACK KISIL

Condolences & Memories (14 entries)

• Dear Lorraine and family, we were saddened to hear of Jack's passing. He was a true gentleman. Sorry that we weren't able to attend the funeral in person, but are offering our Sincere Condolences on his passing. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all at this difficult time. - Posted by: Norm and Val Huzel (Relativ) on: Mar 15, 2024

• So sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. I knew him through my late brother-in-law, Ted Liba. My thoughts and prayers go out to Lorraine and family. - Posted by: Shirley Liba (Friend) on: Mar 15, 2024

• Jack Kisil was truly a "Prince of a Man" in every way throughout all of the years of our long friendship. We met Jack through his younger brother, Dave Kisil and Dave's wife Myrna. My husband Bruce had gone to school with Dave and the two guys became friends in high school. That subsequent friendship with Jack and Lorraine and all of our respective families has become a close connection that has continued on through almost 7 decades until today. We met as young couples, attending baby showers for our children and the births and baptisms (sometimes as God Parents) and then again for our grandchildren, then special birthdays and anniversaries. We came to know and care about one another immensely through all of this time. We, and all of our children are like family and those close ties also bind our extended families in love and respect. My husband, with Dave and Jack and a close group of "The Boys" went fishing together every year, then they went hunting pheasants in South Dakota for many years they made dill pickles together, went to Florida together, played poker regularly and created the bonds of close friendship and the wonderful memories of those times that will live on forever for all of us who now mourn the great loss of this very special and outstanding man. All of us "girls", the wives of this great group of guys, have also come to know and love one another we have also became very close. While the guys were off on one of their fishing or hunting trips, we celebrated pizza and movie nights together or a restaurant meal out, and shared recipes, memories, marriage and motherly advice and the simple pleasures and joy of being in the company of caring friends, who you always knew, accepted you and loved you unconditionally. This friendship has been on of the greatest blessings in my life! Jack was so proud of Lorraine and of her outstanding gifts of being an amazing cook, a wonderful housekeeper and all of her skills in knitting, embroidering, sewing, gardening and everything else that she put her hand to. Every Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving, Jack would show up at our door with a big pan of delicious homemade buckwheat cabbage rolls for our family to cook with our own holiday feasts! Jack and Lorraine knew that these were Bruce and my favourite! WHAT A GIFT! Yes, I could make cabbage rolls too, but NOT LIKE LORRAINE'S! My attempts were big and clumsy and often fell apart or had to be cut in half to eat! Her little gems were tiny and delicate and cooked into perfect little tastes of deliciousness. Jack was also so proud of Susan and Doug. His eyes shone whenever he spoke of them and their spouses and the grandchildren that he and Lorraine adored. We have come to know these young people too and as “the apple never falls far from the tree”, each of them are successful and fine young people and shining examples of what Christian family life can produce. Bruce and I bid farewell to our beloved friend Jack. His power of goodness and always doing that “ little bit of something special and extra” for everyone will always be cherished in our memories. Rest in peace, dear Jack, and I hope that you can make me another of your famous and delicious martinis in heaven. God bless you! - Posted by: E. JANE CAMPBELL (Family friend for 65 years) on: Mar 15, 2024

• I always considered myself fortunate to have a friend like Jack Kisil in my life. His brother, Dave, brought Jack into our group when we started to go fishing together. I became Jack’s boat partner, sharing together our thoughts and our stories. He liked to organize our adventures and he made sure that everything went smoothly. As senior member of the group, someone named him, “The Senator”, and then the nickname stuck and remained. Over the years our friendship included family events with weddings, birthdays and holidays etc. Jack was very proud of his Ukrainian heritage. We always had to listen to his CD, “Proud to be Ukrainian” at many of our adventures. His pride and devotion pf being the CEO of Holy Family Home was exemplary. Every resident under his watch was treated with dignity and respect. Families whose loved ones were residents at Holy Family knew how well they were being cared for in their Golden Years. He would handle anything that arose, no matter when or where he was. Jack was a well-respected member of the Ukrainian community in our city. Our annual pheasant hunting trips to South Dakota was one of the biggest things that we shared. There were so many memories that we talked about so often. If he ever needed your help with any project, he was always so thankful. Jack always thought about others and always went out of way to make things more special and memorable. He was a proud family man with the utmost pride in all of the Kisils. His devotion as husband, father, brother, uncle, and “Gigi” goes without limits. He loved his brother, Dave, and together they shared a bonding that very few people ever have. He was blessed to have married the love of his life, Lorraine. Her devotion and love to him cannot be measured. She was his ultimate caregiver and ally, day in and out, to make his life as comfortable as possible. Again, all of my memories of Jack and the things that we did together are etched in my mind forever, and are memories of a great friend and person. I was helpless to change his course of life, but could only pray for his comfort. God bless you, dear Friend. May you rest in peace. - Posted by: BRUCE CAMPBELL (Long time "life friend") on: Mar 15, 2024

• To the Kisil Family, we are truly saddened to learn of Jacks passing and offer our sincere condolances. The many memories, stories and laughs that Jerry, Dave and Jack made at Bomber or Jet games, road trips or golfing were shared with friends and family. This made Jack special, to a life well lived my friend Rest In Peace. You will be truly missed but never forgotten. - Posted by: Jim & Cindy Beaman (Friend) on: Mar 12, 2024

• Our thoughts and prayers for God's blessings for Jack Kisil and his family. With sympathy, Brenda & Patrick Tarnopolski. - Posted by: Brenda & Patrick Tarnopolski (Former acquaintances) on: Mar 11, 2024

• Doug and Kathy, Had many laughs with a group of us watching numerous Bomber Games hosted by Jack and Dave. Many laughs and lots of bantering! Dar and I send our condolences to you both and the entire Kisil family. - Posted by: Bob Payne (Family Friend ) on: Mar 11, 2024

• To the Kisil family, please accept my most heartfelt sympathy for the loss of Jack Kisil. I'm very grateful that I had the opportunity to know Jack. I know that words are inadequate at a time like this, but I wanted you to know how very sorry I am for your loss. I'll remember in so many positive ways working with Jack at MHO and also as an Executive Colleague in the Health Care Field. Jack always had a big smile and and a terrific sense of humor. God bless you and comfort you. Roland (Rolly) Bazinet - Posted by: Roland E. Bazinet (Friend and Business Colleague) on: Mar 10, 2024

• My sincere thoughts go out to the Kisil family. Doug and family, you live each day to the fullest, likely part from your Dad's guidance. Paul, sounds like Uncle Jack was important too as your dads were friends besides brothers. Will be thinking of you in the coming days and weeks...especially March 15 - Posted by: Kim (Friend) on: Mar 09, 2024

• Dear Lorraine and family, Please accept our deepest sympathies and most heartfelt condolences. We were so very shocked and saddened to learn of Jack's passing. Having worked with Jack for over 20 years until his retirement in 2001, I knew him as a wonderful, caring and responsible man, who was always an excellent team leader, a dedicated boss and friend. Wishing you all peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Take good care of yourselves. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless. - Posted by: Gloria and Andy Chizick (Former co-worker and friends) on: Mar 09, 2024

• To the Kisil Family, we share in your sorrow upon learning of Jack's passing. Our heartfelt condolences go out to each of you during this challenging period. We recognize that there are countless cherished memories of him spanning many years. May these memories serve as a source of solace and keep him close in your hearts as you move forward without his physical presence. Our thoughts are with you all. Cam & Dana. - Posted by: Cam Moskal (Friend) on: Mar 09, 2024

• To the Kisil Family. My Thoughts and Prayers are with You All. Cherish the wonderful memories for they live forever in Your Heart. - Posted by: Kimbrance AP Kozak (Friend/Church) on: Mar 09, 2024

• Doug and Kathy, My sincere condolences on the passing of your dad. If he is anything like you, then he did a great job, your ethic of a hard working man shows that you were raised and taught well. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Kathy and your two sons. - Posted by: Sherryl (Friend) on: Mar 09, 2024

• To Doug & family, I am so sorry about your father’s passing. I remember events and have good memories of him. Sending you thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Orest - Posted by: Orest Horechko (Friend ) on: Mar 09, 2024