POPOVICH, Michael - Michael Popovich, 78, of Lefroy, Ontario, died March 1, 2021, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
He is survived by his loving wife Evelyn, of 56 years, his two sons, Curtis (Moneyone) and David (Stephanie), along with 6 grandchildren Alek, Ryker, Shaddy, Ethan, Damon and Amanda and great-grandson, Logan.
He is also survived by his two sisters Olga Popovich and Helen (Jack) Brooks, sister-in-law Judy Popovich (Bill), nephews Danny, Jason, Jennifer, Michael, and Maryann.
Michael was predeceased by brothers Bill and George.
Born in Welland, to immigrant parents, Basil and Mary Popovich, Michael attended Vaughan Road Collegiate, George Brown and Seneca Colleges.
He went on to have a successful and varied career in journalism, real estate, and municipal politics. Notably, while writing for the Toronto Telegram, Michael was awarded the National Newspaper Award for a candid featured story on the life and death of a 28-year-old drug addict.
His articles and photos have appeared in Time, Life Magazine, Maclean's, Saturday Night, Reader's Digest, and the Globe & Mail.
Michael then went on to build his own successful Real Estate Business, while serving two terms as Municipal Councilor for Markham's Ward 7. Michael was a loving husband, father, and friend.
He will be sorely missed.
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