PETER JOSEPH OSTROWSKI

(May 15, 1950 – July 2, 2025) It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Peter Joseph Ostrowski. He died of a heart attack on July 2, 2025, in Brampton, Ontario, shortly after winning a game of pickleball, a sport he loved in his later years. Born in Brampton on May 15, 1950, Peter's life was rooted in intellectual pursuit, global exploration, and a deep commitment to his family. Peter was one of seven siblings: Henry, John, Mary, Paul, Margaret, and Tom. Peter began his career in the early 1970s with a degree in Chemistry from the University of Toronto. He built on this foundation in the 1980s by earning his Master of Business Administration and Master of Engineering, and transitioned into nuclear safety engineering. In the 2000s, he earned his PhD in Business and Technology and began a new chapter as a business professor, a calling that would take him around the world often with Catalyste+, to Abu Dhabi, Thailand, Russia, Armenia, the Philippines, and beyond. After each journey abroad, he would return with a list of cultural observations which were quirky, wise, and always insightful. Peter always felt most at home in Brampton, where he taught at Algoma University for over a decade. He played pickleball, bridge, and enjoyed cycling, cross-country skiing, and hiking, especially on trails like the Bruce Trail in Ontario, the West Coast Trail in British Columbia, and the West Highland Way in Scotland. He was also a gifted handyman and woodworker, often crafting furniture or helping build decks, and using his engineering skills to outsmart backyard animal intruders. Peter is lovingly remembered by his four children, Nick, Rai, Jan and Simone, all of whom brought him immense pride. He was also the proud grandfather of eight grandchildren, and was looking forward to Simone's upcoming wedding this summer. Known for his formidable intellect, dry wit, unwavering discipline, and deep humility, Peter leaves behind a legacy of knowledge, adventure, and quiet strength. In keeping with his wishes, a private cremation has taken place. A memorial Mass will be held on August 5th, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Timothy Catholic Church, with a small gathering to follow. In lieu of flowers, we request donations be made to the Bruce Trail Conservancy. Peter will be dearly missed by his family, friends, colleagues, and students across Canada and around the world.