Obituary

Ostapa – Roman ( 1927 – 2010 ) Passed away at Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto on Friday, October 29, 2010, beloved husband of Maria Krasij Jarema Ostapa. Dear father of Bohdan, Michael, Stefan, Wasyl, Natalka and Anna. Step father to Zenovy, Irene, Sylvia, Marie, Joseph, Christine, Helen, Lesia, Donna, JoAnn and Myron, Erie, PA Born in Kosmeran, Buchach, Ternopil region of Ukraine, Roman at the tender age of 17 left home to join the army as part of a Ukrainian Military Unit during WWII where he served with great courage in Ukraine, Slovakia and Yugoslavia, including three months on the front line. As the war ended, he spent 3 years in a POW/Work camp in Italy and later England, where he married then immigrated to Canada. Roman’s was an inspiring life story of immigration, hardship, personal sacrifice, courage, triumph, love and happiness! Respected and loved by all who came to know him. A heart as big as a house. Friends may call at the Cardinal Funeral Home, 92 Annette St., ( East of Keele ) on Sunday from 5 – 7 p.m., when Panahida will be recited. Funeral Mass on Monday, Nov. 1, 2010 at 11 a.m. in Ukrainian Catholic Church of The Holy Protection, 30 Leeds St., followed by interment St. Volodymyr’s Cemetery, Oakville. If desired, donations to the Ukrainian Care Centre , 60 Richview Road, Toronto, On., M9A 5E4 or Ukrainian Canadian Social Services ( Toronto ) Inc.2445 Bloor St. West, Toronto, On., M6S 1P7 would be appreciated by the family.

Visitation

Date
October 31, 2010
Location
 
Time
5 - 7 p.m., Panachida 7 p.m.

Service

Date
November 01, 2010
Location
Holy Protection Ukrainian Catholic Church, 33 Leeds St., Toronto
Time
11 a.m.

Burial / Entombment / Cremation

Date
 
Location
St. Volodymyr's Cemetery, Oakville
Time
 

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November 02, 2010
Irene and Taras Masnyj
We were deeply sadden to hear about Uncle Roman. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family. I wish I was able to be there. Much Love to You and the Family, Irene and Taras Masnyj
November 01, 2010
Marika Zaliszczuk
To Pani Ostapa and Family, Sincere condolences to the entire family, he was a wonderful person. Vichna Yomy Pamyat Marika Zaliszczuk
November 01, 2010
Mary (Sterenczak) and Vernon Throop
We were deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Love, Mary and Vernon Throop (Sterenczak) Prescott Valley, AZ
October 31, 2010
Larysa Krasij
Dear Teta Maria and Family, I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family at this difficult time. Vichnaya Pamyat! With heartfelt condolences, Larysa Krasij