Shari Vineberg (Friend of Debora's)

Entered July 25, 2019 from Toronto

Deb, I am so very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your family and in your loving memories of your father.

Shari

Stacey Otis (Sister-in Law to Deb)

Entered July 25, 2019 from Toronto

I was so sorry to hear about your dad's passing.
He was a really nice man and he will be missed.
My sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Love you
Stacey, Steven, Michael and Leslie Otis

Dian (Svircas) & Bruno De Melis 

Entered July 26, 2019

Our thoughts are with you all. May he Rest In Peace.
Sincere Condolences
Dian & Bruno De Melis

Matthew & Vaness Baerveldt (Neighbour)

Entered July 27, 2019 from Toronto

We were sad to hear that George has passed away. Our thoughts are with you, May he rest in peace.

Sandra Taylor (Neighbour for 40 years)

Entered August 14, 2019 from Toronto

Neighbourhood won't be the same, George.

Faith, Loyalty and Commitment
George was born in 1930 in Toronto, first child of Milka and Chris Stasoff.
They lived in a house on Dundas Street a couple of blocks away from the church, in a community of Macedonians new to the country. As a youth George and his sisters Helen and Virginia joined other young people at the church; organizing
regular dances with the Macedonian orchestra, bowling leagues and other social events.
Good, long time, life friends were made in those years. It was easy to find and keep friends and family close, as the church played an important role as a place where people gathered.
In 1960, George and Gloria were married at St. Cyril; they baptized their 3 children and raised them in the church, attending Sunday school, language and dance classes. Two of his 3 children were married here, 2 of his 6 grandchildren were baptized here, all here at St. Cyril.
The church had also been a great source of strength for George during those hard times we all face; saying goodbye to loved ones, when Gloria passed away 1992 and then his parents and many friends.
George had a successful career as a car salesman and had brought his keen business knowledge to his work with the church, always willing to help out wherever he can.
Over the years and to the end George remained dedicated to St. Cyril and Methody. The church played a strong role for George as a place of belonging, a place to renew his spirits, a place to gather and meet friends, old and new, a place to be of service. His faith, loyalty and commitment throughout his life are an example to aspire to.