FILIPOWICH, Walter -
Peacefully at Etobicoke General Hospital after a brief battle with cancer, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the age of 87. Son of the late Michael and Magdelena Filipowich. Beloved husband of Rose for 61 years. Loving father of Walter (Angie), Stan (Nadia), Theresa (Michael) and Russell (Lorraine). Cherished grandfather of Matthew (Emily), Mark, Darya, Jocelyn, Natalka, Jamie, Jessica, Michael, Maksym and Danylo. Survived by his sisters Marcella (Leslie), Angeline (Jim), sister-in-law Rose (John) and brother-in-law Martin (Doris). Predeceased by his siblings Lily (Fred), Pauline (Frank), Tom (Helen), Joe (Winnie), Pete (Ann) Michael, sister-in-law Jane (John) and brother-in-law Frank. Resting at NEWEDIUK FUNERAL HOME, KIPLING CHAPEL, 2058 Kipling Avenue, (North of Rexdale Boulevard), on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-9. Panakhyda Tuesday at 7:30pm followed by the rosary by the Knights of Columbus, Ushers and Club La Rose. Divine Liturgy to be celebrated from St. Demetrius Ukrainian Catholic Church, 135 La Rose Avenue, on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 10am. Interment Glendale Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations made in memory of Walter to the Ukrainian Canadian Care Centre would be appreciated. Online condolences at newediukfuneralhome.com