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John FERKO Obituary
Passed away suddenly at his residence on September 9, 2015. Beloved husband of Irene Nagy. Devoted father to Carrie (John), Alexander (Alexandra), Christopher, and Lindsay. Loved grandfather to Taylor, Jacob and Isla. Cherished son of Maria. Brother to Andy (Christina) and Michael. He leaves to mourn many family members and friends. Resting at Jasko Moshonas Ouimet Funeral Home, 693 Jean Talon W. (corner Champagneur), on Monday, September 14, 2015 from 2-9 p.m. Funeral services on Tuesday, September 15, at 11 a.m. from Our Lady of Hungary Church (90 Guizot West). Thence to Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery for interment. In lieu of flowers, a donation in John's memory can be made to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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Lorenzo Gemma
April 22, 2016
John helped us with our first home and we always relied on him.. We are both shocked and deeply saddened that he has passed. Please accept our sincere sympathies. I miss you J! A true ray of light in our hearts.
Tarek Ghazzaoui
March 15, 2016
My condolences to the family and all those who knew him. John taught me drafting of contracts at the College Immobilier du Quebec, and he was such a lively figure! He really taught me that "attitude" is everything in life. What an amazing man, he will be missed. Thank you for everything John!! RIP.
Edgardo
March 4, 2016
To Irene and Family. My deepest condolence to your loss. I am extremely shocked to find out that John is no longer with us.
He is great man, and I am very fortunate to have known and met him.
May your soul Rest in Peace.
serge kouyoumdjian
February 25, 2016
My deepest condolences to his family. John was my drafting teacher 10 yrs ago, and a role model to all that met him. A true professional and an exemplary broker. He will me missed for sure by all that met him.
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victor schnitzler
February 15, 2016
Will miss John for sure. Rest in peace May God bless your soul.
Jerry Steiman
January 11, 2016
To the family of John,
John & I went to High School together at Chomedy High, and played some music together. I meet John again last year and he sold my house and helped me buy our new one. John was a gentlemen and he projected to everyone that he was a polished diplomat and his strength was he knew how to address himself and project to others as a kind considerate person who 1st cares for what he does and for the best interest of his clients and friends. I am in shock of his passing as I just found out he died in September. I will greatly miss him as he was a true friend, and a great business man who cared for his family, and everyone he touched.
I'll miss you buddy rest in piece.
Jerry Steiman
Julian Gamentz
December 17, 2015
He was my teacher and then my colleague, it was always a pleasure to attend his class, I learned his way of drafting and he reached me how to get out of trouble and fallow success, he was my mentor and my goal and I hate to use past tense about him! God may rest him in peace, AMIN!
Sylvie Lavigueur
September 18, 2015
My deepest condolences to the Ferko Family and friends. John was a committed teacher at College de l'Immobilier for 20 years. He was inspiring and wanted his students to be successful real estate brokers. He would say "I'm a little tough because tough is good!" John, your colleagues will miss your smile and laughter. Thank you for all those years at College.
"Madame Principal" as John affectionately called me.
Soraya Esmail
September 18, 2015
Irene, I give my deepest condolences to you and your family. I'm thinking of you often and sending you strength.
Louise Lacroix
September 18, 2015
Chère Carrie,
Je viens d'apprendre cette triste nouvelle. Pour l'avoir connu brièvement, je sais qu'il a enrichi la vie d'autrui et encore plus la tienne. Mes très sincères sympathies.
Alina Dec
September 17, 2015
My deepest sympathies to the family
Mustapha ElFakir
September 17, 2015
Dearest John Ferko and family,
I'm so shocked to hear his passing away !!!
John was my drafting teacher at college de Immoblier he was by far the greatest teacher he was very friendly close to the heart .John Ferko was always there to share his many years of knowledge and expertise with open arms .My deepest and sincere condolences to John Ferko and family .Mr John Ferko you will always going to be missed by me and many others and may you rest in peace .
Mustapha ElFakir
September 17, 2015
Dearest John Ferko and family,
I'm so schocked !!!
John was my drafting teacher at college de Immoblier he was by far the greatest teacher he was very friendly close to the heart .John Ferko was always there to share his many years of knowledge and expertise with open arms .My deepest and sincere condolences to John Ferko and family .Mr John Ferko you will always going to be missed by me and many others and may you rest in peace .
Athena Baktis
September 16, 2015
My deepest condolensces to the family. Mr. Ferko was my teacher last year at College Immobilier in Laval. I am shocked to hear of his passing. May God give the family the strength needed at this time.
Daniel Cholewa , Keller Williams Urbain
September 16, 2015
To the Ferko Family, I wish to extend my sincere condolences on the loss of a wonderful colleague. John touched so many lives and was an inspiration to the Real Estate community. May your loving memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Leslie Fabian
September 16, 2015
I am very sorry bout your loss
Leslie Fabian
Al Maratos
September 16, 2015
May he rest in peace and may God give his family strength to carry on.
Patrick Hiriart
September 16, 2015
À la Famille de John,
Je suis sans mots et envahie de tristesse du départ si soudain et inattendu de John. Sympathie et condoléances très sincères à la Famille et les Proches.
September 15, 2015
To the Ferko Family,
We were shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of John. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John was a warm, generous, good and gracious gentleman. The consummate agent and teacher, of work and of life. His smile would light up a room, his enthusiasm would invigorate, his compassion would soothe the soul.
John will truly be missed. Rest in peace, John. God bless.
Our deepest sympathies.
Ursula & Peter McDonald
Kirkland, Quebec
September 15, 2015
Dear Carrie,
We were sadened and shocked to hear of your dad's sudden passing. Please accept our condolences. He was a very
fine man.
The Keezer family
September 15, 2015
Dear Carrie and Family,
I am very sorry to hear the sad news regarding your dad...We were neighbors for many years and I will always remember John as a fun and friendly man who always found the time to stop and chat when we met and as a kind person who showed he cared when we suffered the loss of Bill and Andrew....He will be sadly missed..sincerely. Marianne Drawing Dumesnil
Andrée and Jenna
September 15, 2015
Carrie,
We just heard about the sad and terrible news regarding the sudden loss of your father. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Benoit Nault
September 15, 2015
Mes sympathies Carrie ! gros calin
Jennifer Smith
September 15, 2015
To a great teacher with a strong spirit, deepest sympathies to his family he will be missed.
Liliana Bergamin
September 15, 2015
My deepest condolences to the Ferko family;
John was a true gentleman and a great friend, always available
to help and give his input, will miss his smile and life stories.
He will be greatly missed by many. Rest in peace John
Gina Garofalo (train)
September 15, 2015
Irene, My most sincere condolences to you and your family.
Jasmine ZOU - Group Sutton Expert
September 14, 2015
We lost a good teacher. my deepest condolences.
Joanne Gareau
September 14, 2015
My first director when I started at the Permanent on Queen Mary in 1986 with the satelitte at The Plateau. Such great memories, en français on dit: un homme droit! It says it all...Too soon for a man who so enjoyed life and human beings. Sincere condoleances, Joanne
Maria Calderone
September 14, 2015
My heartfelt sympathies for the sudden passing of your beloved John Ferko, it was a pleasure having met him through the college, I enjoyed his classes, his teaching and his personal life stories. May he rest in peace.
September 14, 2015
Syd and I were so saddened to hear of John's sudden passing. Many will miss his wonderful sense of humour and a smile that truly lit up a room. Our deepest sympathies go out to Irene and the entire family. Marcia and Syd
Wenda St-Pierre
September 14, 2015
To all of John's family members and friends , my most Sincere Condolences! The Real Estate world has lost a great warrior. I've know John from way back at the Permanent, that would be in the 80's. Every time we crossed paths, either at visiting houses or other events, he was always smiling and happy that we could chat for bit. He will be greatly missed.
Wenda St-Pierre Re/Max
September 14, 2015
My condolences to the Ferko family, from a greatful student.
Glenn Langburt
NADA NAJM
September 14, 2015
So sorry for the loss of a man who was full of life, a man with a big smile and a a big heart, a real success story. He will be missed at the College. Good bye John!
Robert (Bob) Menard
September 14, 2015
My sincere condolences to John's family and close friends. A dear friend of mine from many many years (La Capitale). He will be missed by all of us.
Robert Ménard
September 14, 2015
My sincere condolences to John's family and close friends. A dear friend of me that dates back many many years (La Capitale). He will be missed by many of us.
Sarah Black
September 14, 2015
My deepest condolences to the Ferko family. I had the pleasure of meeting John this year as he taught my real estate contracts class. I saw him last in July when he helped us prepare for our final exams - at the end of the session he spoke with each one of us with such kindness and encouragement. He will be remembered fondly for the lasting and positive impact he had on all of us.
Sincerely,
September 14, 2015
Our deepest sympathies to Irene and the family. We have known John since we first started Real Estate in 1973 with Westgate Realties and have kept in touch over the years. He was a great gentleman and friend and will be missed by many. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Rest in peace John.
Mary & Werner Brauer. D.D.O. Quebec.
September 14, 2015
Our deepest sympathies to Irene and family - Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. He was a good colleague and we have good memories of him since we first started Real Estate in 1973. He will be greatly missed. Rest in peace John.
Mary & Werner Brauer.
Katalin Simon
September 14, 2015
Dear Ferko Family,
I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences on the sudden passing of John. John was a remarkable gentleman full of life and vigor. He will be very sadly missed by the Hungarian Community which he served for many years. John brought so much to the Hungarian Community in his leadership and organizational skills. Words are hard to find as to how much he will be missed by so many. Rest in Peace Dear John.
Debbie Middleton
September 14, 2015
To the Ferko Family, My sincere condolences of the sudden passing of John. He was a great teacher, and agent and always available to help when I asked for advice....no matter how busy he was. Time does heal....but the memories never fade. Keep them close to your hearts. God Bless, Debbie Middleton
Linda Noseworthy, RE/MAX ROYAL (JORDAN)INC.
September 14, 2015
I was shocked to hear of his passing . All I could,think about were the good times we had at the GMREB where he was my contracts teacher (1999). He was always there to support us whenever we had questions and later on in our practice. I will miss him immensely. A great loss. We send our deepest condolences to his wife and family.
Nada Kolevski
September 14, 2015
My sincere condolences to John's family and friends. John was a gentleman with a big hearth and big smile. You will be sadly missed.
Carol McCormick
September 13, 2015
Dear Irene, my sincere condolences to you and your family.I will miss his laughter, jokes and his true friendship. He was a wonderful teacher and mentor while I worked in Real Estate at Royal Lepage Champlain. He will always be beside you, Irene you can be sure of that
Alvaro Farinacci
September 13, 2015
My sincere condolences to John's family. A dear friend to me that dates back many,many years, with fond memories of those yearly black tie Hungarian events.He will be missed.
Alvaro Farinacci
City Councillor (Retired)
Helen Henshaw
September 13, 2015
To the Ferko Family,
My condolences for your loss, John was a great man, teacher and real estate agent. He was always cheerful and helpful, and a good inspiration to us students (2010). He will be missed.
Robin Dickson
September 12, 2015
My sincere condolences to all the Ferko family. John was an affable, professional man who was a mentor to many and will be sorely missed. Rest In Peace.
September 12, 2015
To the Ferko Family
My deepest sympathies on your sudden and tragic loss.I was with John on Tuesday Sept 7 as we working on a file together.I only heard the news the following afternoon.I received my licence in 2005 and John was one of my teachers.He was always approachable and always had time for me.We stayed good friends and were in the midst of closing a transaction.I am still in shock and can't believe he is gone.i will miss him dearly..Lenny Rebner
Katrina Montgomery
September 12, 2015
Mr Ferko, you are responsible for so many peoples successful careers in real estate. Thank you for your knowledge, your commitment and your time - may you rest in peace.
September 12, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to John's family, we lost a dear friend and colleague, the real estate industry lost a valuable professional.
Diane & Norbert Kolbe
You will be missed in our rounds, my friend, rest in peace.
Susan Frendt
September 12, 2015
Dear Nancy, my deepest condolences to you and your family. I am a former student of John's (1999) and he continued to advise me throughout the years which has helped me to develop my real estate career. I met you and John in Ayres kitchen shop around Christmas time I was with my husband (the ones with the british accent). I have moved to Kingston Ontario recently and I will be working at Royal LePage there too. We will miss John and his sense of humour.
Kind wishes,
Susan Frendt
Royal LePage Elite
Jan Spurmanis
September 12, 2015
John will always remain in my memory for his help and advice in shaping my career in Real Estate. What a nice man - he will be sorely missed by a lot of people!!
Jim Donnelly
September 12, 2015
We've lost another good fishing buddy. It's always sad when we lose one of ours. Cheers
Jim Donnelly
Peter
September 12, 2015
To the Ferko Family
My deepest condolences on the passing of John he will be sadly missed by many.
Peter Partridge
tommy thompson
September 12, 2015
You will be sadly missed. You were a good friend and colleague
Kenneth / Stephen Harrison / Friend
September 12, 2015
Sincere sympathies to the family from 2 former students of 1998/99
cecile duchesne
September 12, 2015
you were a good young manager , john,and I am glad to have known you, rest in peace , in god s hands
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