Peacefully, with family by his side on January 13, 2012 at 83 years of age. Beloved husband and best friend of 57 years to Irene (nee Smidu). Loving father of David & wife Lynda, Deborah & husband Ed Owens. Cherished grandpa of Matthew & Deyzi Owens, Nicole & Scott Birkby, Daralyn & Neil Quenneville. Treasured great-grandpa of Benjamin and Eddie. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gecelovsky. Dear brother of John, the late Andrew and the late Milan. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Will be sadly missed by his feline companion Molly. If you so desire donations to the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society or Nativity Lutheran Church would be appreciated by the family. Visiting Monday 3-5pm & 7-9pm. Prayers 7:30pm. Funeral service Tuesday 11:30am at Families First 1065 Lauzon Rd. East Windsor 519-969-5841. Interment at Victoria Memorial Gardens.