PERSIN, Ivan (Born in Brihovo, Croatia 1926) Peacefully with his loving family by his side on Monday, July 4, 2011, at the age of 85. Dearly beloved husband of the late Ana Persin (October 17, 2010). Beloved "Tata" (Dad) to Mary Jurkas (Joe), Goldie Saric (Ivan) and Cathy Mezzalira (Gerry). Cherished "Deda" to Ricky (Lily), David, Mark, David, Matthew, Eric and Taylor and Great -"Deda" to Maya and Ana. Loving brother to Mijo and family and Josip and family both of Canada, Roza Kolic and family of Croatia and Draga Boldin and family of Germany. Predeceased by his brother Alojz Persin and brother-in-law Alojz Gruguric. Ivan was the eldest of 17 children. Also remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends in Canada, Croatia, U.S.A. and Germany. Ivan was a long time member of the Canadian Croatian Hunting and Angling Club, a proud member of HDZ, a retired employee of Dofasco and a Veteran of WWII. The family would like to thank the entire family and their friends for all their kindness and compassion. The family will receive friends at the MARKEY DERMODY FUNERAL HOME, 1774 King Street East (at Kenilworth) on Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Prayer service Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated from Holy Cross Church Thursday, July 7, 2011, at 9:30 a.m. followed by interment at Our Lady of Angels Cemetery. Donations to the Parkinson Foundation would be appreciated. If so desired, online condolences may be made at: www.markeydermody.com "Together Forever... Always Remembered... Forever Loved..."
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