With heavy hearts, we announce the loss of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Gene Nowiski. He passed away peacefully, at the age of 79, with his family at his side, on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.
A devoted family man, he cherished his time with his wife of 57 years, Judy, his children, Jeremy (Megan), Jamie (Erinn) and Tiffany (Gabby Giammaria) and his grandchildren, Eden, Brynn, Justin, Lexi, Lauren, Joshua, Cameron and Dominic, all of whom brought him immense joy!
As a Ukrainian newcomer to Canada at the age of four with his parents, John and Sophia, brother Tony, sister Raya, and grandmother Maria, he built an incredible life for himself and those around him. In spite of all these accomplishments, the most important thing to him was his family. Gene was always available to lend a helping hand - painting, remodeling, babysitting, etc. and never missing a child’s or grandchild’s events - dancing, gymnastics, baseball, rugby or hockey, where he eagerly drove to 6:00 a.m. practices.
He dedicated 32 years to teaching with the Ottawa Carleton District School Board, specializing in Math and Science, where he was known for his passion for education and his commitment to his students.
Gene was also an active volunteer in the community, contributing his time and energy to so many different organizations throughout the years. Coaching hockey, baseball, and Ladies’ Ringette, volunteering with the teachers’ union, the Kiwanis Club, and most importantly, as a director for 30 years, with The Gloucester (Capital) Fair. Even though he accomplished all of these things, his family always came first.
Gene loved to travel, driving many times across North America with his wife and children. He also enjoyed a multitude of cruises, and an occasional visit to the Casino!
Although we have lost our precious ‘Grampa,’ we are determined to carry on his legacy and his wishes, by continuing to live our lives as he did, by helping others and working hard each and every day.
Grampa, we love you!
Please join us to honour Gene Nowiski’s memory on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at McEvoy - Shields Funeral Home and Chapel, 1411 Hunt Club Rd. for visitation between 12:00-3:30 PM. Refreshments will be served from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
A mass will be celebrated at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, 1000 Byron Ave. at 5:30 p.m.
In lieu of, flowers, those wishing to make a memorial donation in Gene Nowiski’s name, please consider: CUFOUNDATION.CA – Let’s Keep Ukrainians Warm This Winter – to help people experiencing hardship in UKRAINE have their essential needs covered, such as: generators, medicines and medical supplies, wood-burning stoves, beds, mattresses, blankets and bedding sets, water purification kits and food boxes.
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