we are saddened and our hearts are broken with the tragic loss of an amazing guy we came to know in Cuba almost one year ago. Const. John Zivcic (occifer) as we liked to call you, you made our vacation and it was a trip we will never forget. In one short week enjoying dinners, shopping, cappuccinos and a few drinks (which even got you dancing) we shared many laughs and stories. Your laugher was contagious and your smile was captivating. We know that Heaven has now gained a very special Angel. Some people come into our lives for such a short time but remain in our hearts forever. We will never forget you Buddy. Rest In Peace John. Until we meet again.   Trish and Josi

Draga Obitelj Zivcic i Milinkovic

Primite svi nase duboko i iskreno saucesce prigodom smrti Vaseg dragog Ivice. Neka mu je pokoj vjecni. 

U mislima s Vama Durda i Branko Katulic

My deepest condolences to you and your family for the loss of your son and brother.  My husband worked with him in the same platoon and even though I have never met Johnny personally, he seemed like an amazing person and a great police officer based on what my husband told me about him.  May he rest in peace...

Dear Zivcic family,
Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you.  Our son Rich worked with John in 22 Division and respected him as a friend and fellow Officer. May all your warm and happy memories bring you comfort and strength in the days ahead.
Mary Ann and Jim Diodati Sr...(Niagara Falls, On)

To the Zivcic family, I am truly sorry for your loss, he is truly a hero. As a citizen of Toronto we don't thank our officers enough,  until it is too late... With regrets. So sorry for your loss, please know that some of our city care and wish you blessings in your time of sorrow. May your memories of John be beautiful and help you through this.

Dear Zivcic family,
Please accept my deepest condolence in the passing of a beautiful person, your son and brother John. As a Croatian, I am so proud that John was so well respected, not only in his profession but among his community.  John made all Croatians proud of him, for what he believed in and what he stood for.
May God grant him eternal rest. May you find peace, with all the beautiful memories at this very difficult time.

R.I.P. Sincere condolences to your family. Thank you for keeping us safe. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO!!!!

This is truly a huge loss to the Croatian community and the residence living here in Toronto. My deepest condolences go out to the Zivcic Family, Toronto Police 22 division, Friends and all who Loved Him. May you find strengh to get through this difficult time.  Your a Hero John, RIP

We don't know you but want to send our deepest sympathy for your loss of John.  The future will be wonderful after God's War of Armageddon, when our loved ones will live again on earth.  Our thoughts are with the family at this sad time.
Raymonde and Donat Bourgeois   Swastika, ON

The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out to meet it. ~ Thucydides 

NEMS sends their sympathies to our brother, his family and coworkers.

Your son was remembered with dignity and honour as he deserved, I have four sons, who are close, I don't know how your son got through his wonderful recollections of his brother , having a good heart, and showing your kindness will always be remembered , mom you did a good job, may our blessings for  the grief you will endure and know we are thinking about you , be proud as he passed doing what he lived a true humanitarian rip john

Dear Zivcic family, 
Please accept our deep and heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your son, brother and grandson. All of you should be very proud of who he was and the man he became. As fellow Croatian we are all proud of this well respected citizen as he served and protected his community. As we too of the Croatian community feel the loss of your son and brother; as he has was a son and brother to our Croatian community. We grieve with you all. Please know that he is with God. And just like here on earth, he probably helping Archangel Michael to serve and protect us all here on earth. 
  "Did you here the bells ring another angel got his wings".
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
-Leanne and family

Mark Twain once wrote, " Kindness is a language that the deaf can hear, and the blind can see." John's kindness & generosity has truly been a blessing for everyone who knew him. I personally did not know John , but I wish I had gotten to known a real hero. My thoughts & prayers go out to the Zivcic family. Tom your speech today made me cry ,your brother would be so proud of you. Dear Vicky you raised an amazing son God Bless you. John's life will always live forever in our hearts and the families in which he touched in a special way . John was an angel among us and now he is heaven watching over us. May you rest in peace John God Bless you

Our condolences go out to the Zivcic family, relatives, co-workers and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and God Bless you all. The beautiful memories you have shared  of John will always be remembered.

My deepest condolences to officer Zivcic's family, co workers,and friends. May you find strength to get through this hard time. He is a hero in life, not death. You will always cherish the memories of this wonderful man.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

My deepest condolences to the Zivcic Family and our Fine Men and Women in Uniform all over the world for your very tragic loss.  My heart is so very sad today as I was on the Highway as this beautiful young man's family escorted his casket for that final trip down the QEW with the OPP and others.... I was overcome with emotions as someone I loved and raised as my own lost his life two days after a car accident also, he would be the same age as John and now they both live on in so many and I pray that the recipients of their organs are half as good of people as these two beautiful young men were.....Rest in Peace John and "A" I miss you 

I want to fly to that place in the Heavens where I can see you smile just once more, 
God has taken you both for a reason to that place where there is pain no more

I come from a family of Firefighters, Police Officers and Nurses in/around the GTA.  Your life and service to the citizens of Toronto was nothing short of exemplary.  Thank you for your service. May the support and love of your police family, friends and relatives - as well as strangers like me who care - help your family during this difficult time.   RIP, Cst. Zivcic.

Rip John Zivcic I love u so much you are good at make people happy :)

We had the chance to meet Const J.Zivcic when he pulled us over one day... 
He asked us:"where we were from".. we responded "Croatia". He had an instant smile on his face. He introduced himself as John and i told him i am Anto. WE shook hands. He had a big grin on his face. U could feel that he had a big HEART. He then spoke to me in Croatian and told us to be careful out here. As we drove off, My Wife Sandra and I were talking about what a nice officer we just met and also from our homeland, I quickely turned my vehicle around as we wanted to offer him some homemade CEVAPI's, but UNFORTUNATELY he was already gone. 
We were devastated when we first learned about his passing... still shaken up from the tragedy. God only takes the good ones. R.I.P Priljatelju..

Primite nase duboko i najiskrenije saucesce u vasem bolu, Familja Zivcic...od Ante i Sandra Krizanac

Rest in peace John zivcic you are in our hearts forever I think are a good guy we love you so much you are a good guy
Bless love Amanda

Our sincere condolences go out to the Zivcic family at this very difficult time. Such a tragic loss of a fine young man and officer. John will always be remembered.

our deepest sympathy upon the loss of a great Croatian young man from all Croatians far and wide.

I watched with heavy heart the funeral of Constable John Zivcic this morning. What a fine young man he seems to have been. Although I do not know the Zivcic family my heartfelt sympathy goes out to them. May they find strength to get through this difficult time with the love and support of family and friends. Grace Bruce, North York

To the Family, Friends, Sisters and Brothers in Police Service.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences in the tragic passing of Constable Zivcic. Our prayers and thought are with each of you on this most difficult day! Rest in Peace!
Proud parents of a daughter in TPS and son-in-law in YRPS.
Michael and Georgina Nelson

To the family of Constable John Zivcic please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. My deepest sympathy to all family, friends and colleagues.  We have lost a Hero far too soon.

My deepest condolences to Zivcic familja. Gordana Mosher

the very last part of Tom's speech wasso moving.  It should be printed and posted officially in every school college and university to help inform young people just what it is a police officer risks everyday...RE: "Hey Mr. Police Officer I pay your salary How Much do you Make"? ...I make you feel safe while I hold your hand I can make  your choking son/daughter breathe again...etc..wish I had the entire end of the speech to share with my son's school....it is so important and our responsibility to inform our young people of Constable Zavcic's ultimate sacrifice.  My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Zivcic family especially little Layla who will be missing  her uncle John Thank you for sharing such an intimate moment on television. It truly has been a tragic loss for family friends co-workers and the 22 Division Community.. Michelle, Mississauga, ON

My thoughts and prayers are with your mother and family. John, not only did you give the greatest sacrifice ....your life, but you also gave the greatest gift of your precious organs so someone else can live. Your goodness will live on. RIP
Joan King, widow (Retired P.C. Ramsay King, 2375)

Our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the whole Zivcic family.  A life taken too soon, but a smile and soul that will live on eternally. You will be forever missed and never forgotten.  May all your good deeds and kind spirit live on through your friends and family.  

Neka mir i Bozja ruka sad bude s tobom.

Family Jason and Ksenija Soric-Tam

My deepest condolence to the family of constable zivcic may god bless John zivcic from Mary Granata from Pickering ontario

Mrs. Zivcic Tom Angie and Layla ...... I cried with you all today as you remembered John....Thank you for allowing communities far and wide be a part of the televised service and to you Tom for sharing such intimate memories with us all...every time I am pulled over or pass an officer I WILL recall the end of your speech...Hey Mr. Police officer I pay your salary what do you make? ..its a conscious reminder of the honorable work the police do for us all....I cried recalling the great police officers who once helped to keep me safe  Thank you for sharing your son, brother, and uncles memories with us all.....May departed soul rest in peace...Michelle (Mississauga,ON)

My deepest condolences to the family of constable to zivcic. May god bless John zivcic and keep him from Mary Granata in Pickering Ontario

My deepest sympathies to the family, friends and Toronto Police Service.   RIP  Constable John Zivcic

To the family of Constable John Zivcic. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues at this very difficult time, he will be greatly missed.

Nasa iskrena sucut familiji Zivcic - neka vas nas Nebeski Otac ojaca, utjesi i daje snage u ovim vasim najtezim danima.
U molitvama za dusu naseg Hrvatskog Heroja - Obitelj, Ivan i Marijana Kutlesa

Tom That was the most wonderful speak you gave to your brother. I am sure he is sitting in heaven and saying 'I hope he doesn't screw this up'.I am sure John is very proud of you.
Hold on to the memories everyday.

Dearest John (Johnny),
You were an amazing soul and will be deeply missed. May you rest in peace with your father...Thank you John for being you, an amazing person, Police officer and a good friend to many.Our prayers and thoughts are there for both you and your lovely family. xox Our sincere condolences to your family and to all whom have had the blessing of knowing you, even if it was through just your amazing smile! Rest in peace and God Bless us all.
Marilyn Kurpis-Rogers & Family, Steve Kurpis & Dragica Kurpis
You will be missed and never forgotten.

The loss of a bright light can make the World more dim...but a beautiful soul will inspire a spark in countless others.  Thank you for your contributions may they continue to resonate and bring change--forever.  With our deepest condolences P.C J Mackenzie 11741 and family

RIP YOU WILL ALWAYS BE A HERO, REST NOW ANGEL, Bless you all as a family, hugzzzzzzzzz from Suzi In Halifax NS

we never knew John personally ,but after watching all coverage ,we wish we could have ,such a super ,noble loving person we extend to all the family ,our condolences and love  and sorrow for your lost

Toby and Betty Pasco and family Niagara Falls  Ontario

My sincere condolences for your tremendous loss.  John was a true professional, selfless and compassionate.  May God bless and keep him.

My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the ZIVCIC family.  John's great smile and sincerely friendly persona will always be remembered.

Melissa Kovacs (former TPS, now OPP)

My deepest sympathies to the family of Constable Zivcic. Brad McConnell Retired Constable 3781 TPS 33 TRU

Our hearts are with you in this time of sorrow.John will never be forgotten.
                                                                       
                                                                    Michael & Lynn Mechan
                                                                    Penetang,Ontario.

My sincere condolences to the ZIVCIC family.

Pocivaj u miru, Constablinoj  Živcic.

Sincerely;
Frank Grivich (Retired Sgt. NRPS)

John, as parents of your colleague and friend, Officer Ingrid Singer of 22 Division, we will forever be deeply thankful for your friendship, dedication, enthusiasm and the support to our daughter. We are devastated and it breaks our hearts that we will not see your beautiful smile again. May the Good Lord keep you in His warm embrace. We also share the crushing pain your mother, brother, sister, Baka and all your loved ones are enduring. Like you, John, Ingrid was also born in Canada and we, her parents, like your parents, were born in Croatia.  
 Naše najdublje saucešce, s iskrenim molitvama, obitelji Živcic! John, pocivao u miru!
                                                      Božica and Zdenko Singer

My heartfelt condolences.  
Giuseppina Orsatti

My sincere condolences to the Zivcic family

Thankyou for your dedication and service towards our safety in our city of Toronto.  Though we didnt know you but were touched by your smile.  Constable Zivcic may your soul rest in peace with God.  We will miss you. Prayers will continue for your loved ones during this time.

My sincere condolences.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.  John, a hero in life.

Lee Rinkoff, TPS

My deepest sympathies to the family during this difficult time.  

Rest in peace, you will never be forgotten.

Kristy Antram

Thank you for your dedication and service.  Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace.

A community hero...even though we have never met. God bless John and his family.

May God be with you Thank you for your service " Rest in Peace "

God has called yet another angel to him.  May he provide endless light to guide the path in life for those he loved the most.  May he rest in eternal peace.  Pocivao u miru Bozijem.

Thank you for your service to the people of Toronto for whom you gave the ultimate sacrifice.
You are a true hero.
God bless you and your family.

Good bye my friend. Thank you for all you have done. PPositive thoughts to your family in there time of need. Xoxo
Sada gagnon and Darren horner.

John... Thank you for your service. Thank you for making the Ultimate Sacrifice for your City and Community. You are Forever Our a Hero In Life, Never In Death. May you Rest In Peace Brother. We will never forget you. You will forever remain in our hearts.  God took you away way too soon. May The Lord give your family, friends and colleagues the strength to move forward as they struggle to make sense of your tragic passing.

Thank you for your brave and dedicated service to our community , a heart warm condolence to your family .

At a time like this we remember those who 'Serve & Protect'.  God give strength to your family, frineds and extended 'Police Family during this difficult time.

I'm profoundly saddened of the news that came….that I will never see you again as I did so often in my neighborhood doing what you loved best and wearing your big beautiful warm smile. You were always there to help. RIP my friend John Zivcic. You will never be forgotten xo God Bless the Zivcic family and keep you all close. My love and condolences.

R.I.P. Brother, My Deepest Sympathy to your Family, Friends and to your extended family Fellow Officers. 
Thank you for your Dedication and Service. You will never be forgotten.

My thoughts and prayers are with Johns family at this time of sorrow May your memories always be with you. And help you thru  this heartache God Bless and God Speed John Rest in Peace

Veronica, Marchello and the Vivcic Families, Our thoughts and Prayers are with you during this difficult time

I am a volunteer with The Hamilton Police Service. My thoughts and prayers go with John and his family. God bless you all.

Thank you P.C. John Zivcic for serving and protecting our community. You will not be forgotten. May God be with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time.

Thank you PC John Zivcic for serving and protecting our community. You will not be forgotten. May God give your family, friends and co-workers strength during this most difficult time.

R.I.P. My Deepest Sympathy to your Family, Friends and Fellow Officers.  Thank you for your Dedication and Service.  May Your Soul and All The Souls of the Faithful Departed Rest In Peace.
Marilyn Douglas - Toronto

I am thinking of John's family at this very sad time.  My sincere condolences to his family and to his police family as well.
Mrs. Lincoln Alexander (Marni)

The Bureau would like to send Our Condolences to the family and friends of Officer Zivcic. - Director FBI Field Office

My sincere condolences to John's family, friends and collegues. Thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this heartbreaking time. John was  a phenomenal community role model and will be dearly missed.

Our deepest condolences to Zivcic family. Loss of your handsome precious son is great loss for Police force, for Canada, for all Croatian-Canadians and for the people whose roots are in Lesce na Dobri, Croatia. Rest in peace John.

So So Sad,and So Young ,Way too Young,and such a Senseless Violent act.Thanks for Serving,May You Forever RIP.Your Sacrifice will Never be Forgotten.
                                                     Curt & Frances Miller
                                                     St. John`s,Newfoundland

My most sincere and heartfelt condolences go out to the family, friends and co-workers of Police Constable John Zivcic. Words cannot express my sorrow for your loss. May the pain you feel in your heart be lighten by the love that will always surround you.

May  god be with you thought  this difficult  time. I  .I  did not know  him  but have  a lot  of police friends

                                                               Jean Caulfield Walker  and  Family  Caledon East  Ontario

To the family my deepest condolences, and to his fellow officers also and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you all .... he will live in your hearts forever.

My heart is aching and filled with such sadness!  This family is so amazing, kind and has lost a very precious son, brother, uncle and colleague.  I cannot express how special John was and how he will be missed.  My deepest sympathy to all who's life he has touched and will forever remain in our memories and hearts!

My heart goes out to John, his family and friends  along with his amazing Police family! John, will never be forgotten. He'll be in our hearts forever because that's where we keep our "hero's in life!" RIP Officer Zivcic.

John you will be greatly missed, but remembered in our heart!  Our deepest condolences to his family and friends.  See you one day again John. 
Michelle & Kai Slota (Richmond Hill)

To the family of Constable John Zivcic please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your special son we wish you strength to go through this terrible time from the parents of 4 Police Officers

My deepest condolences to John's family, his friends and TPS. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues at this very difficult time, he will be greatly missed.

My condolences to the Zivcic family. John gave the ultimate sacrifice in protecting all of us. May god rest his soul. A HERO IN LIFE NOT DEATH. Rest in peace John.

On behalf of my husband, Ron and myself, we extend our condolences to Constable Zivcic family and his police brothers/sisters. He selflessly served his community and we are a better place for his choosing policing as a career. Rest in Peace. Joan and Ron Fry (retired TPS)

My deepest condolences to your family .  I had the honour to meet John at Tom and Mira's wedding and I cherish the memory.  John was a hero in life and he is in death and only God choses a select few for this honour.  God Bless you John may you now rest in peace.   God Bless the Zivcic family may you find your peace.

Vicky, Family and all the ones who Loved John. You are in our thoughts & prayers in this most difficult of times. John may you Rest In Peace.
Agnes & Alex Fulop (St.Catharines)

My deepest sympathies to Constable Zivcic's family, friends and colleagues.  You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

My heart goes out to John's family. It is so unfair that he is gone. He will be forever missed. One day we will meet again John. Rest in peace!

OBITUARY

Constable John Zivcic

July 9, 1979 – December 2, 2013

Delmoro Funeral Home

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