Peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 18, 2012 at 86 years of age. Cherished husband of the late Joyce Popovich. Loving step-father of Alyson and husband Iljo Vartukopli, Joanne and husband Duaine Wismer and Andrea and husband Mike Eldon. Treasured Papa of Willow and Martin Eldon and Luke and Alaina Wismer. Dear brother of Viola Cicala, Mary Antonese and the late George Popovich, Eli Popovich and Sam Popovich. Beloved uncle of George and Loretta Corchis, Flora and Earl Markham and Elaine and John Pretli. Great-uncle of George Corchis Jr. and Jonathan Corchis. He will be sadly missed by many family and friends. John was a co-founder and driving force of the Ridge Valley Golf and Country Club (presently known as Fox Glen). If you so desire, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Visiting Thursday 3-5pm and 7-9pm with prayers at 8:00pm at Families First 3260 Dougall Ave. South Windsor, 519-969-5841. On Friday, friends and family are invited to meet after 9:00am at St. Paul the Apostle Orthodox Church (579 Logan Ave.) for Mass at 10:00am. Interment to follow at Windsor Memorial Gardens.