EMIL JOKAY

EMIL JOKAY ­ M.D. FRCP (C) Born November 18, 1934 and died peacefully, November 24, 2005 after a short battle with cancer. Beloved husband and best friend of his wife of 45 years Eva Jokay. Devoted father of Martin and Marcella and father-in-law of Gary Myers. Much loved grandfather of Max and Jake. Emil emigrated to Canada from Czechoslovakia in October 1968 to give him and his family a chance at a better life. After re-certifying in Paediatric medicine in 1971 he worked in private practice and as a staff Paediatrician at St. Joseph's Hospital until shortly before his death. Emil was a passionate man who met all the challenges of his life with dignity, determination and pride. His love and commitment to his family, and friends and patients touched all who knew him. He will live in our hearts forever. Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W., at Windermere, east of the Jane subway from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 3055 Bloor St. W. Toronto, on Monday, November 28th, 2005 at 11 o'clock. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative Care at Mt. Sinai Hospital would be appreciated.