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John Michael Podolinsky Sr.

March 12, 2011

PODOLINSKY, John Michael Sr. – Surrounded by his family and friends at Stratford General Hospital on Saturday March 12, 2011 in his 57th year. Beloved husband and best friend to Debbie (nee Stefina), children John Jr. and wife Cheryl; daughter Susan and partner Andrew Rigg. Beloved son of Helen Podolinsky, son-in-law to Jean Stefina, brother-in-law to Diana and Peter Neumann, Uncle to Jeff, Scott, and Shannon Stefina. He will be missed by family, friends, uncles, aunts, and cousins. Predeceased by his father Anthony, twin sisters, father-in-law Joe Stefina Sr. and brother-in-law Joe Jr.  John was a wonderful husband, father, son and best friend to all those he met during his lifetime personally and professionally.  Friends and family will be received for visitations at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, Ontario on Wednesday from 2 – 4 p.m. and 7 – 9 p.m. where the funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, March 17th, 2011 at 1:30 p.m., Father Rick Dales officiating.  Interment, St. Peter’s Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Canadian Cancer Society or Ducks Unlimited, which were John’s favorite charities, would be greatly appreciated.   

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John will be greatly missed, he was a great man and we always enjoyed the time we spent together. Keep strong Deb out thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

~ Angela & Kevin Dimmell

(Donated to Canadian Cancer Society)

~ Friday Night City Ten Pin Bowlers

(Donated to Canadian Cancer Society)

~ sandra,john & Stephania Stepniak

(Donated to Ducks Unlimited)

~ Bob de Ryk

(Donated to Ducks Unlimited)

~ Frank and Judy Campbell

(Donated to Canadian Cancer Society)

~ Bill Kalapun

(Donated to Ducks Unlimited)

~ William Van Haeren

Z Panom Bohom. Odpočívaj v pokoji.

~ Rodina Chrapko a Golian

Debbie, My sincerest sympathies to you and your family at the loss of your husband and father. May the Lord give you his comfort and peace at this time of your families sorrow. Mike Black Volunteer Woodingford Lodge

~ Mike Black

Our sincerest sympathies to you and your family on the passing of John. We will miss bowling with him.

~ Allan Gauvin, Neil McKay & the Friday Night City Ten pin bowlers

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. We will miss seeing John on Friday nights. Carol, Dave and Julie Skillings & the staff of C&D Lanes.

~ Carol & Dave Skillings

In deepest sympathy & condolences, Love Bill & Tony Van Haeren

~ Bill Van Haeren

Debbie, Trevor and Susan We were sad to hear about John. Words seem so inadequate at a time like this but may it help you all to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. He was a good husband and dad, you will miss him very much. Frank and Judy Campbell

~ Frank and Judy Campbell

My sincerest sympathy on the passing of John, Debbie.

~ Ron Cougler

Deb,Trevor,Cheryl,Susan and Andrew and Helen, Sending our very deepest sympathy at such a difficult time. We will be attending the funeral service. Sorry we can't be there before then. We are at a loss for words but will miss him and we always thought very highly of John. Love, Irene and Henry

~ Irene Stepniak

Deb,Trevor,Cheryl.Susie smd Andrew We send all our strength and prayers to you as we can't be with you but we will be coming and we are so sorry to hear what happened. He was such a nice man who always had a jovial way of making you feel good. I remember many good conversations with him. He will be missed! Love you lots, With deepest sympathy, Darlene,Harry,Brandan and Jackie Joyce

~ Darlene Joyce

Debbie, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Hugs, Billie-Jo and Jason Cooke

~ Billie-Jo Cooke

John was a wonderful neighbour and we will miss his quick humour, soft laugh and lovely smile. Our condolences to both Debbie and Helen and the family at this time.

~ Ross and Carol Bailey

We will always remember your Johnny as an honourable and devoted man, whose greatest passion was for his wife and children. He was a "Pappa Bear" who adored his "Momma Bear" and cubs and always shone with pride. He will be truly missed.

~ Dianne Taylor

Aunt Helen, Deb, John & Suzy, Our deepest condolences to you. Bill, Aggie, Emma & Liam

~ Bill & Aggie Kalapun

Dear Deb & Family, John will be sorely missed, in deepest sympathy. Sharon & Bruce Dorey (UVALUX)

~ Sharon Dorey

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