It is with broken hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Emil Relic on June 6, 2024 at Brampton Civic Hospital with family by his side at the age of 82. Survived by his loving spouse Vera Relic (née Nicosia) who were together for 62 wonderful years, married for 58. Beloved father to Dean (Jennifer) and Danette (Carl).
Cherished Dida to Joshua and Jersey. Brother to Anne whose husband Bill Perak is deceased, Mary who is deceased, and Walter and his wife Rosemary.
He was a hardworking, kind, playful and affectionate man who will be missed dearly by many of the long list of friends and family whose lives he touched.
He was born on September 14, 1941 in Schumacher, Ontario to the late John and Anne Relic.
A memorial visitation for Emil will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 from 10am-11am at Andrews Community Funeral Centre - Bramalea Chapel, 8190 Dixie Road, Brampton, ON. A Celebration of Life service will be held following the visitation at 11am 2024,
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of Canada in Emil’s memory.
Even as he faced the challenges of what would be his last days, he threw his head back into his pillow and said, “you gotta make a joke.”
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.andrewscommunityfuneralcentre.com for the family.