John is survived by his loving wife Violet, and children Tom (Leslie), John (Renata), Pauline, Suzan (Jack) and Mark (Corinne). Fondly remembered by grandchildren Evan, Alex, Natasha, John, Mhari, Grace, Tyler, and Adam. Missed by sisters Katie (Pero), Ivanka (Vendel), Marica and Anka (Pavo), sister-in-law Lillian, Elaine (Robert), Nancy, and Jacquie Procope, as well as many nephews and nieces. Predeceased by his parents Tomo and Doroteja, sister Draga Mlinaric, and brother in-laws Steve Mlinaric, Pero Papac, Pavo Bilic, and Frank Hondula.
John’s butcher shop, JC Sausage & Meats, was a local fixture in Lowbanks for many years. Very much a family business, countless friends and customers will remember coming into “The Shop” to pick up some meat and revel in John’s boisterous personality and share a laugh.
The very definition of gregarious with an outgoing personality, John loved social events and would welcome everyone with twinkling eyes and a big bear hug. He had a special connection to children and always made time to make them feel noticed and loved – and made sure to give them a nickname. John supported local charities and sports teams, and was a fixture in the local Croatian community.
John was a fighter throughout his illness and remained stoic through a long and difficult journey. This was made easier by devoted family and friends, and many dedicated healthcare professionals. Special appreciation to Dr. Blake and the caring teams at Haldimand War Memorial Hospital, Dunnville.
Visitation and funeral prayers at J.W. Hart Funeral Home on Saturday, September 25, 2021, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm followed by cremation and a private family interment. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada ( http://llscanada.org) in John’s memory. Link to Google Photo Album below.
Dear Lillian and Family
Please accept our deepest sympathy in your loss.
He was a very special man and had one fantastic family.
Know that you are in our hearts and prayers.
All our love.
Violet and family,
So sad to hear the news. My thoughts will be with you these coming days.
Please come see me in Dunnville, Violet, if you get the chance, or call. My phone number is the same as before.
Deepest condolences to the entire family. We have so many memories of visits with John, from special family events to rebuilding a tractor. He took such pride in his family and loved being surrounded by kids, trying to get grins out of them. We were always welcomed with open arms by John and Violet anytime we saw them and enjoyed those visits immensely. We are sending all our love, hugs, and strength to all of you.
Our deepest heartfelt condolences to the entire Cvitkovic family. We’ll always remember his smile and large outgoing personality. Sending our love and hugs.
So sorry to hear of you loss. He will be missed.
Pauline and family,
Our deepest condolences to you and the family during this difficult time. May you all find strength and peace to get through this time.
From,
Your MedSleep family
To the Cvitkovic family, we are so saddened to hear of your loss. Our deepest condolences to your entire family.
“To us his name will ever be the key that unlocks memory of a dear one gone, but cherished yet a beloved face we’ll never forget.”
Mark and family, so sorry about your loss. Only had the pleasure of meeting your father once, but he was a gentleman and knowing you, obviously was a great family man.
Violet. so sorry to hear about John. He will be missed sending my love and prayers to you and the family Love Cousin Betty
Violet so sorry to hear about John Thoughts and prayers going out to you and the family Love Cousin Betty
I am sorry to hear of John’s passing….I remember he always had a big hug for everyone and I could never leave his Shop without having a “little something ” in my coffee…I most deepest condolences to all the family. H will be missed
On behalf of my part of the Gregory Family I would like to express our sadness and extend our love, thoughts and prayers to all of you.
We all have many great memories of JC’s and the whole family.
Mark & Carolyn
Richard,Nicole and Erica
Papa “C” you will be missed !!!!
So sorry for your loss remember going to j&c every Saturday with my dad he was such a jolly fellow hugs and prayers
So Sorry …… to hear of Cousin John’s final walk to the Butcher shop.
He was a good guy, strong family man and just a great guy to hang with.
John is one person everyone will miss.
Many kind thoughts to Cousin Violet and family
The photos are great memories of happy times
R.I.P. John { you did a great job on Earth }
Our deepest sincere thoughts are with your family. The loss of JC’s was something we thought we may never get past. The loss of John will truly take a lifetime to get past. We loved his visits to the shop just for chit chat or to help him solve a tractor issue. We can only imagine how you will miss him as we will truly miss his smile and those brilliant blue eyes. Tomorrow will be coffee Royale’s here in memory of John. Keep your memories close and share them often. Love Shawn, Renee and family.
We are so sorry to hear about John. He is a man we will never forget. You are all in our thoughts.❤️❤️
To the Cvitokovic family, our deepest condolences. We always love hearing Tom tell stories about growing up on the farm and especially about working at the shop, helping his dad. It’s obvious he was a wonderful father and family man.
May he Rest In Peace. And may God continue to bless his wife and children.
Are condolence to Violet and family for your lost of John we always came to buy are meat from uses. He always had the best meat in town. Connie Thorne @ family
Dear Vi and family Bill and myself send our deepest sympathy in the loss of John. He was a wonderful man. Can still hear him saying to me that he didn’t like me because I always brought him his bills and then when I retired he said he liked me. Many memories getting porches and smoked ham. Bill and Marlene Gillies
Suzan, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Violet and family so sorry to here of John’s passing. As a kid I always admired his muscles but later realized how big his heart was.He was so kind and generous to our family.You can all be so proud of the man he was. So many happy memories of John’s one of a kind personality.Our families deepest condolences.
Mike Chorney,
Winnie Chorney,
Shawna Chorney
and Robin Chorney.
Violet and Family,
So many wonderful, warm memories from childhood and beyond…. Wrapping our beef with the family and Violet…amazed at how John would carry huge portions of beef over his shoulder. Going into the store to purchase meat with mom or dad and always a little piece of that oohhhh so good kielbasa slipped over the counter, platters and platters of cold cuts at Ernie and Barb’s barn dance to celebrate the new barn, and always ..even at our last visit, those twinkling blue eyes and smile.
Our deepest condolences to each and all of you.
Earth’s loss is Heaven’s gain
Our condolences to the Cvitkovic family at this time. We always felt welcome when we stopped in, especially when Katherine,Ethan and Jack were still small–drinking pop,eating cake and pepperettes. Many thanks.
My sincere condolences the Johns family, I recall visits to the shop the big smile and lots of banter while my order was getting ready. A great example of a life well lived.
With our deepest sympathy to the Family. We are sorry for the loss of a great Husband, Father, Grand Father and friend. A man that will truly be missed by all.
To the entire Cvitkovic family, I want to express my sincerest condolences on your loss. “Papa Kovichie”, the hardest working man I’ve ever met. Family was everything to him and I remember fondly how much he was loved, admired and respected by his children. I’m thinking of you all during this time.
We are saddened to hear of Johns passing, he will truly be missed .
We have wonderful memories to celebrate his life. The Cvitkovic family is in our thoughts&prayers
Love Craig&Shirl Surridge &family💞
So sorry Violet and family. I will always cherish the memories I have from working along John’s side. He was a wonderful man and can say I was blessed to have him as a part of my life both while working with him and after. Hope you can all find some comfort during this tough time. Much love!
So sorry for your loss. Many great memories I will always cherish. Always in my thoughts.
John was a loving man which extended from family to the world around him. Life without him will be difficult for many of us. I remember when Leslie first came home from Dunville with all kinds of meats and treats. He was very generous, kind, loving and hard working. He was a wonderful example for those who followed him, like my son-in-law Tomo. May he rest in peace.
Our deepest sympathy 🙏for your loss of such a great man. John will be so missed, keep your memories close to your heart ❤
Violet and Family, so sorry for your loss.John was a beautiful person with a big heart, that always greeted you with a big smile and the utmost kindness when he talked to you. And
he would always treat you to a pepperet when you visited
the shop..
John and my late Dad William Poulak were good friends and my father really cherished his friendship.Lowbanks has lost a beautiful soul and heaven has gained..💙
Deepest Condolences to all of you,
Our deepest condolences on the passing of John. We have always loved stopping by for pepperetts kielbasa. Pork chops and other meat products. May your families find comfort in the knowledge that the community mourns the loss of John.
Vi and family so sorry for your loss he always made us laugh he will be missed
I am so sorry to Violet & family for the loss of John. I love going to the meat shop with my dad when I was growing up.
Greatest man, greatest family. Their genuine kindness, generosity, caring cannot be matched. Visiting with my dad as a youth are some of my greatest memories. Always left with bag of best sausage on the planet and a smile..John will be missed..
Love Mark Sue and family
Our deepest condolences to the Cvitkovic family. You’re in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sending love and comfort from Wisconsin. May fond memories fill your hearts and bring you joy.
My condolences to the family. Meeting and teaching such families as yours was a pleasure. JC Sausages and Meats added to the wholeness of the Lowbanks community.