GENUIS, John - Mr. John Genuis passed from this life to join his Lord in Heaven on May 3, 2019.
John was born in Sliema, Malta on March 15, 1930 and grew up with 6 brothers and sisters: Rita, Lily, Paul, Joe, Antoine, and Lucy.
In Malta, John worked professionally in the financial industry before immigrating to Canada and having a 30-year career with CN and subsequently VIA Rail.
John married Mary Sammut on December 26, 1954, and together in 1955 John and Mary immigrated to Canada where they raised their family of four sons and shared 65 years together in marriage.
Passionate about athletics and music, John played semi-professional soccer when he was in Malta, was an exceptional pool player and a devout fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Also a talented musician, he played the mandolin, guitar and piano and often complemented his playing with a rich baritone voice. John was also an exceptional and entertaining storyteller.
John is survived by his wife Mary, their four sons, fifteen grandchildren and (at present) ten great grandchildren. John and Mary rooted a family in Toronto and it has now expanded throughout Canada and the United States.
The family will receive friends for Visitation on Wednesday May 8th, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Jerrett Funeral Home (660 Kennedy Road, Scarborough). A Funeral Service officiated by Father Edwin Galea will follow at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Parish (717 Kennedy Road, Scarborough)
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