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Michael John Rokoss

Welland, ON

March 6, 1969 - January 6, 2017

Michael John Rokoss Obituary

Michael John Rokoss 1969-2017 On Friday, January 6, 2017, at 1:27 in the afternoon, at Toronto General Hospital, Dr. Michael John Rokoss passed away, lovingly surrounded by his children, his family, and his friends. Michael was just 47 years of age, and had spent the last few years courageously fighting idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Michael was an extraordinarily generous, passionate and gifted individual, with an infectious smile and optimism that is rarely found. He lived his life to the fullest extent possible, sharing his time, wisdom and generosity with the people that mattered most to him – his three children, Kate, Wally and Jackie, his partner Andrea, his family, his many friends and colleagues, and the patients he devoutly served as an interventional cardiologist at Hamilton General Hospital. He touched the lives of thousands, and left a lasting impression with many. Most would never fully know the extent of his accomplishments as a person, and a professional, because Mike was also as humble as they come. Michael was defined by his character, not his titles, nor his degrees. He was born to serve people and he did so with great aplomb. He was a special human being, and the world was a much better place while he was present. Michael is the proud father of eldest daughter Kate, son Wally, and youngest daughter Jackie, all of Dundas Ontario. Mike is also survived by his loving partner Andrea Berenbaum of Hamilton Ontario. He is the beloved son of Walter (predeceased) and Lorrie Rokoss of Welland Ontario, and the adored brother of David, and sister-in-law Sarah, and awesome uncle of Bennett and Elle Rokoss, all of Vancouver British Columbia. His grandparents, all predeceased, were Mike and Stella Tomiuck of Welland, and John and Annie Rokoss, also of Welland. He leaves behind his Uncle Ron, Aunt Barb and cousin Mike Tomiuck of Burlington, as well as Uncle Bob Tomiuck of Welland, and his cousins Ben Tomiuck and his family in Niagara Falls, and Sarah Tomiuck and her family in London England. He also leaves behind amazing lifelong friends (and their respective families), in people such as Jeremy, Jonathan, Peter, Dan and Mark, as well as many friends and esteemed colleagues whom he had the honour of working with throughout his medical career. To his cath lab co-conspirators, please keep the disco ball spinning... Relatives & friends may call at J.J. Patterson & Sons Funeral Residence 19 Young Street, Welland On Tuesday January 10th from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday, January 11th from 2 – 4 and 6-9 p.m. Vigil prayers will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday at 2 p.m. The Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday January 12, 2017 at 10am at the Parish Community of St. Kevin, located at 303 Niagara Street in Welland Ontario, followed by internment at the Holy Cross Cemetery on Woodlawn Road, where Michael will be buried alongside his father Walter. Families and Friends will be invited to join a celebration of life for Michael following the burial. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Hamilton General Hospital Foundation – Cardiac Program on line memories and condolences at ww.jjpatterson.ca As a memorial tribute, a tree will be planted through The Niagara Woodlands Restoration Program.

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