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Giovanni “John” Trocchi died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, after a two year battle with esophageal cancer. John was born May 14, 1961 in London, Ontario to Pietro and Vincenza, and was big brother to Enzo (Sandy) and Lucy (Richard). He was a beloved brother-in-law to Mike, Joc, Barb, Sue, Owen, Mark, Janice, and Phil.
John worked at LHSC for 42 years, starting in housekeeping and finishing in Healthcare Materials Management (HMMS). He delayed his retirement by six months to ensure staff had a continuous, safe supply of safety equipment at the start of COVID. John was proudly surrounded by a great team at HMMS that he considered to be his second family. Their support throughout his cancer journey raised his spirits as they shared stories, food, drinks, and much laughter.
John was an avid golfer and proud member of the Westhaven Golf and Country Club. He made many new friendships through golf and was grateful for the comradery of the Mens League, and he loved earning “skins” in match play. John truly felt loved over the last years of his life as he caught up with old friends and visited with extended family from London, Niagara Falls, Windsor, Collingwood and many relatives in Ceprano, Italy.
Family was the centre of John’s life and it included his best friend and wife of 35 years, Cathy; as well as five beautiful children: Matthew (Abby), Nicole (Eric), Christina, Ryan and baby Christopher in Heaven.
John loved sports and had success as a goalie for the Marconi Club, as a football player at UWO, and he often coached his children’s soccer teams. He was the loudest cheerleader on the sidelines. John was a diehard Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Blue Jays fan. He enjoyed some special games, swag and souvenirs as he made memories.
In retirement, John’s proudest role was as a “Papa” to his beloved granddaughters Ellie Rose and Camryn Rae. They brought him endless joy as he shared his recliner, his love of music videos, read them books and sang nursery rhymes. He helped to shape them into strong, funny, confident and spirited young girls.
John was “Uncle John” to Brandon (Nina), Rebecca (Michael), Emily, Jacob, Zachary, Andrew (Tasha), Spencer, Julia, Michael, Rachel, Matthew, Avery and Cali.
John and his family are especially grateful for our “bonus year” together as John outlived his initial prognosis of three to six-month survival. John created memories with his family with a luxury beach holiday in Grand Bend, a surprise 60th birthday for Cathy, and a final escape to Mexico. We are forever grateful for his love, kindness, generosity, humour and friendship.
Rest in peace, John. It was truly an honour to have you as part of our lives.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., with prayers at 6:30 p.m. at Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London. Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Family Parish, 777 Valetta Street, London on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.
May 14 1961 October 2 2023
Death notice for the town of: London, Province: Ontario
death notice Giovanni “John Trocchi May 14 1961 October 2 2023
obituaries notice Giovanni “John Trocchi May 14 1961 October 2 2023
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