On January 25, 2012 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 84 at Hotel Dieu Hospital. Loving husband of Cecile and the late Dorothy June (2005). Cherished father of the late Mary Catherine Chauvin (2009), John Henry Gazo and wife Holly, Mike Gazo and wife Carmen. Special stepfather of Diane Dutka and husband Laurant, Debbie Pickering and husband Lance & Denise Robertshaw and husband Glen. Adored grandpa of Chris, Sarah, John James, Nathan, Jenna, Brandon, Alexis, Melanie, Michelle, Danny, David, Tammy, Kelly, Ian, & Ashley. Great grandpa of Nicolas, Kyle, Megan, Kiera, Emma, Lily, Bennett, Brady, Jake, Lucas, Dylan, Chase, Ryan, Abbey, Krista, Madison & Bret. Predeceased by his parents John Sr. and Anna Gazo. Predeceased by siblings Miles, Jerry, Martha and survived by Betty & Olga. Brother in law of John, Mike, Jim, Lillian, Patricia & Jill. Survived by many nieces and nephews. John was a school teacher for many years and retired in 1992. John was the last of many generations of brick layers and it was a life time passion. John was a troop leader for Boy Scouts Canada, a long standing member of the Windsor Marching Band, a member of the Good Neighbours Club Belle River & Lakeshore Sunset Card Club and bowled many years in the teachers league. The family would like to express sincere thanks to Dr. Luo and the exceptional nursing staff on the seventh floor of Hotel Dieu Hospital. Donations to Hospice of Windsor would be appreciated by the family. Visiting Sunday 3-5pm and 7-9pm, Funeral Monday 1:00 PM at FAMILIES FIRST 1065 LAUZON RD. East Windsor (519-969-5841). Cremation to follow.