George Perpich
December 30, 2022
Peacefully at his residence in Mount Hope LTC home, London, Ontario, on December 30, 2022, at the age of 101. George will be dearly missed by his loving wife Elizabeth Rose “Betty” (née Eckenswiller) of 43 years and his brothers and sisters, Matilda “Tillie” Keglevich, Ann Maras, Eli (predeceased), and Joseph “Joe” (Donna). Loved by his children Richard “Rick” (Heather), George (Kelly), Joanne (Sergio) Marzaro and Jacqueline (Vito) De Lucia. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren Mitchell, Jasmin, Lisa, Renee, Jonathan, Kevin, Michael and Katie, his great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
George was the first-born child to Mary (née Brkljacic) and Eli Perpich on April 7, 1921 near Karlobag, Croatia. George was proud to serve Canada in WW2 with the R.C.A.S.C. as a driver with the 5th Field Ambulance and as a motorcycle dispatch rider during “Operation Husky”, the 1943 Allied attack of Italy.
Visitation will be held at Northview Funeral Chapel and Cremation Centre, 1490 Highbury Avenue North, London, on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 11:00 a.m., with the funeral service to follow at 12:00 p.m.
Memorial donations to a charity of your choice would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.
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Dear George,Rick,and Family Members:i am so very sorry to hear of the recent passing of a truly fine person and true friend .My thoughts are with each of you okay.
A donation has been made to Heart and Stroke Foundation. Message from the donator: With sincere condolences. Sue Larke and Barry Arnott
My Uncle George Prpich became a Canada Post Letter Carrier in Windsor, ON after serving Canada in WW2. Our house was part of his daily route. He would stop at our house for a bite to eat everyday. He would always give me a U.S. dollar on my birthday. He was always very kind to all of us and loved his family. He loved to play the accordion, harmonica and sing traditional Croatian music. He will be missed.
A donation has been made to Heart and Stroke Foundation. Message from the donator: Our condolences on the loss of your dear father, grandfather, father-in-law and friend. Love, Lorenzo and Rosa Giura
A donation has been made to Canadian Red Cross.
Services for George Perpich
Visitation will be held at:
Northview Funeral Chapel
1490 Highbury Avenue North,
London, Ontario
January 7, 2023 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Funeral Service will be held at:
Northview Funeral Chapel
1490 Highbury Avenue North,
London, Ontario
January 7, 2023 12:00 pm
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Memorial donations to a charity of your choice would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.
Rick, George and families. So sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Just proof that all good things do come to an end! Stay strong guys.
~ Bob and Linda Rowles