TKACZYK, Jan Joseph 'John' - (1922 - 2021) - John J. Tkaczyk of Scarborough On, passed away on September 14th, 2021, at the age of 99 in Maple Ridge, BC where he was living with his son.
John was born in Poland and lived in both Germany and France before moving to Canada in 1958 with his family.
He was predeceased by his loving wife Vera of 66 years and his sons Albert and Robert. John is lovingly remembered by his son Edward, his granddaughters Nicole, Elizabeth, and Julia as well as daughter-in laws Tessie, Basha and Kelly.
During WWII as a teenager John worked as a forced labour in Germany, after the war he worked in Germany as a police officer and supply driver for the refugee camps where he met his wife, Vera. They moved together to France in 1948 where he worked as a minor until moving to Canada. In Canada John moved his family to Scarborough where he worked as a truck driver.
John (dad) spoke 5 different languages all which remained with him to the end, he loved to fix things and took great pride in his home which he lived in until Feb of this year. His sense of humor, wit, and willingness to lend a hand will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Arrangements are entrusted with Giffen-Mack funeral home, Scarborough chapel.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jan's memory may be made to Toronto Humane Society , 1 River Street, Toronto, Ontario M5A 4C2 CA or to a charity of your choice.
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