Michael BABIJ

BABIJ, Michael Michael passed peacefully at the St. Catharines General Hospital, on Saturday, January 12th in his 87th year. He will be sadly missed by Daughters Annie (Patrick), and Michele (Joe). Michael has rejoined his loving wife Orysia (1983) after being apart for 36 years. Dad's journey took him from Western Ukraine to Ethelbert, Manitoba, ending in St. Catharines, Ontario, where he worked with General Motors for nearly 30 years. Michael was a devoted and loving husband, father, brother to Sam (Jean), brother-in-law to Phyllis (Merv), Sylvia (Larry) and Roseann (Al). Uncle to Donnie (Bev) and Michael (Lisa) and Sarah (Robin). Michael's family will receive guests on Wednesday, January 16th from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. (Panachyda 7 p.m.) at the George Darte Funeral Home , 585 Carlton St., St. Catharines. A Divine Liturgy will be held at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church 14 Rolls Ave. St Catharines (Niagara St. and QEW) on Thursday, January 17th at 10 a.m. with burial to follow. If so desired donations to The Sts. Cyril and Methodius Building Fund would be appreciated by the family. On-Line Guest Book www.georgedartefuneralhome.com