Mirko Vrgoc

VRGOC, Mirko – Peacefully passed away after a long courageous and suffering battle at Macassa Lodge on September 17, 2014 at the age of 81 with his pride and joy, his beloved daughters Iva Milardovic (Damir) and Dana Carapina (David) by his side. Reunited with his beloved wife Matija (nee Vrlic, 2002), his parents Mate Vrgoc and Iva Omrcen and his sister Iva Vrgoc (Filip Vrgoc). Beloved brother and best friend of Nikola Vrgoc (Mara) of Stoney Creek, and brother Jakov Vrgoc (Matija) of Croatia. Very special uncle of Mate, Ana Rozman(Tony) and “Did Tap”, great uncle of Tomas and Antea. His honest, fun loving and opinionated spirit will forever live on in the hearts of his Kumovi, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours in Canada and Croatia. Mirko, loved playing pool, bowling, horseshoes, cars, reading, playing cards, or anything to do with “mama” nature, including gardening and hunting, and especially spending time celebrating with family, food, and good friends. His infectious laugh would fill the house during a good ole debate about sports, politics or cheering on the Montreal Canadians to victory. A very proud and hardworking Croatian Canadian, Mirko came to Sudbury in 1957 to settle on Bessie Street to start a new life. Working in the mines for Inco, bartending at the Frood Hotel, Mirko established himself in the Donovan Area as a sociable, loving and respected man. Mirko had a unique way of making people feel loved and special regardless of the length of time he knew them. A very active and long standing member of the Croatian Community in Sudbury and of the Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge 793. A heartfelt thank you to the Juravinski Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital Charlton Site for your wonderful care of Mirko during his journey. A very special thank you to all his “girlfriends” at Macassa Lodge who all became part of his extended family. Family and friends are welcome to visitation at the MARKEY DERMODY FUNERAL HOME 1774 King Street East (at Kenilworth) on Friday from 2-4 and 6-9pm. Vigil prayers Friday at 7:30pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Cross Croatian Church, 1883 King Street East, on Saturday September 20, 2014 at 9:30am. Interment in Woodland Cemetery to follow. Donations in Mirko’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Diabetes would be greatly appreciated.