Roman J. VILKAS

VILKAS, Roman J.
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the death of Roman on Thursday June 14, 2007, at the age of 67, following a two-year battle with prostate cancer. He died peacefully at Princess Margaret Hospital, surrounded by people that loved him. He is survived by his loving wife Maria and two sons, Michael (Marysia) and Andrew. Lovingly remembered by his mother-in-law Maria Jankowski, brothers-in-law Ted and Richard (Beatrice), nephews and Michael, Mark and niece Marie, cousins Olgierd Downarowicz (Kristyna) and aunt Wanda Downarowicz in Poland. Roman was born in Lithuania during the war and grew up in Poland with his mother after being separated from his father at an early age. They were reunited in Canada when he was 17 years old. Roman entered University and graduated with an Electrical Engineering Degree and later got his Masters in Business and Administration while raising a young family. His core accomplishment was family. Roman poured vast amounts of love and energy into his family during their most formative years, instilling in them his values of determination and success through hard work. He provided challenges for them through out their lives and made sure they had the skills to accomplish anything they set their minds to do, accomplishments that included academics, athletics, and family. He was proud of his family and who they had become. The one thing the family is sure of, and that keeps them moving forward is that they will see their father again. They know that he is with God and that he has been reacquainted with his parents. Friends may call at the Turner & Porter 'Peel' Chapel, 2180 Hurontario St., Mississauga (Hwy 10, N. of the QEW) on Saturday from 2-6 p.m. and Sunday from 4-8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Maximilian Church, 4260 Cawthra Rd., Mississauga, on Monday June 18, 2007 at 11:30 a.m. Interment Assumption Cemetery. If desired, remembrances may be made to the Princess Margaret Hospital.