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JOHN ZALITACH
Born: Nov 04, 1923
Date of Passing: Feb 17, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOHN ZALITACH
November 4, 1923 - February 17, 2015
With broken hearts we announce the peaceful passing of our Husband, Dad and Poppa. John passed away surrounded by his family at the age of 91 years.
Born in Birch River, Manitoba to parents Kost and Julia Zalitach, he was the sixth of seven children. John led a full life, starting out working in the bush cutting lumber then enlisting in the Army during the Second World War. In 1949 he married Jean (Gauk). They moved to Winnipeg and in 1952 he started his career with CPR, retiring in 1984. John also owned and operated Zalitach Limousine, servicing all Winnipeg Funeral Homes. After he sold the business in 1992, he started part time work at Cropo Funeral Chapel. He was employed there until 2013 when a stroke at the age of 89 caused his retirement. John was very involved with Blessed Virgin Mary Church. He served on several committees including Bingo, Perogies, Men's Club, Parish Council, Auditor, Wildlife, Sunday Collection and bus driver. He was a founding member of Sadochok (Ukrainian Nursery). Dad was a long time member of the C.U.A.C. Curling Club at West Kildonan and a member of Legion 141.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 65 years, Jean, daughters Diane Zalitach and Wendy Groot (Jack), his precious grandchildren, Jennifer Pascoe, Jessica Fuga (Adam), Kevin and Michael Groot, sister-in-law Irene Dobush, and many dear nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his daughter Cyndi Pascoe, brothers, Steve, Bill, Nick, Mike, sisters Mary and Olga, brother-in-law Ed Dobush, nephew Sandy Zalitach, and most recently his great-nephew Daniel Shandroski and sister-in-law Judy Zalitach.
Rosary will be said on Monday, February 23, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. Funeral Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. in Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 965 Boyd Ave. Interment to follow at Glen Eden Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Blessed Virgin Mary Church Building Fund or St. Amant Foundation, 440 River Rd., Winnipeg, MB R2M 3Z9.
Thank you for the greatest gift you could have given us,
a family filled with love. We will love and miss you forever!
Vichnaya Pam'yat
CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL
in care of arrangements.
Publish Date: Feb 21, 2015
JOHN ZALITACH
November 4, 1923 - February 17, 2015
With broken hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of our husband, dad and poppa at the age of 91 years.
Funeral service will be held Monday, February 23, 2015 at 10:00 a.m at Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 965 Boyd Avenue. Interment to follow at Glen Eden Cemetery.
Longer obituary to follow.
CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL
in care of arrangements.
Publish Date: Feb 19, 2015
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 21, 2015
Condolences & Memories (11 entries)
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I am fondly thinking of the entire family. - Posted by: Philip (Not related) on: Dec 31, 2021
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My deepest sympathy to all members of the Zalitach family. The last time I saw Mr Zalitach was at my father's funeral. We were so happy that he was the one who drove the hearse. It was comforting to all of us to see him there that day. Rest In Peace Mr Zalitach, thank you for all you have done for many of the North End families during their time of sorrow. You will always be a special gentleman to my family. - Posted by: Katherine Ewatski (School friend of Wendy/Jack) on: Feb 25, 2015
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I was saddened to see John's passing. It has been many years but I remember how nice he was to everyone at the local bank branch where I use to take care of and see him regularly. My condolences to Jean and the Zalitach family. - Posted by: Lawrence Lobo (friend) on: Feb 23, 2015
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To Jean and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your loved ones. - Posted by: Lisa Monk Brooks (Co-worker with Jean ) on: Feb 23, 2015
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We are very sorry to hear about Uncle John's passing. May God's blessing be with you all during this difficult time. Uncle John was such a wonderful uncle, always smiling when I would see him. He would call me Jimmy, and always ask me how work was. Even in the hospital during his difficult time he would smile and ask how we we're doing. We will miss you Uncle John, Rest in Peace. - Posted by: Jamie & Wendy Zalitach & family (Nephew) on: Feb 23, 2015
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Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your husband, father ,and granddad John. He was always respectful and nice to us....with a great touch of humour. Always the 'gentleman'. He will be missed. Russell and Daria Surowy - Posted by: Russell and Daria Surowy (friend) on: Feb 22, 2015
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I knew John well and my father Michael Kruk and myself worked with John in the Funeral business. He was soft spoken, very kind and always ready to donate his time to a worthy cause and was well respected in the industry. My condolences to his family and friends. - Posted by: Michael Kay(Kruk Jr.) (Friend) on: Feb 21, 2015
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My sincere sympathy to all of you through this very difficult time. May the warm memories you have of him keep him alive in your hearts always. - Posted by: Donna Beyak Passante (former co-worker with Jean) on: Feb 21, 2015
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I have a lot of great memories of John when I spent time with Cindi at the farm in McMunn. He will be sadly missed. My love to the family. - Posted by: Stephen Fedun (Cousin to Jean's family.) on: Feb 21, 2015
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We were so sorry to hear of John's passing. Our thoughts are with you, Jean and your family. He will always be remembered as a loving, humorous man who always cared about everyone. Sadly missed but fondly remembered. - Posted by: Harvey and Diane Fjeld, Jennie Sherman (Friends) on: Feb 19, 2015
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We are so very sorry to hear of our dear Uncle John's passing. He was the longest living Zalitach and we were so glad to see him during his hospital stay and tell him how much we loved him. It's never easy to lose a loved one and we will cherish all of the special memories that we shared. - Posted by: Joyce & Rod Mancini & family (Niece ) on: Feb 19, 2015