Peacefully, at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, April 7, 2011 at the age of 72 years. Beloved husband of Theresa for 45 years. Loving father of Chris and his wife Cathy, Rita and her husband Todd White and Jennifer and her husband Chris Headon. Dearest “nannu” of Brock, Alyssa, John-Peter, Rose, Matthew, Jenna, Ethan and Phoenix. John will also be fondly remembered by many other family members and friends. Friends may gather at the Andrews Community Funeral Centre, 8190 Dixie Road (North of Steeles Ave.) (905) 456-8190, on Sunday, April 10 from 2-4 and 6-9 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, April 11 at 10:30 am at St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, 940 North Park Drive. Interment to follow at Assumption Roman Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donation to the Hospital for Sick Children would be greatly appreciated. To forward tributes to the family, please visit www.andrewscommunityfuneralcentre.com .