Passed away at the Sault Area Hospital on April 6, 2025, in his 89th year after a brief illness with his son Joe and his granddaughter Jodi-Lynn at his side.
Beloved husband of the late Rena (nee O’Brien) whom he missed dearly. Father to the late Steven (Sue), Ronnie (Karen), late Carol, late Janet Foglia (Sam), Joe Jr. (Norma), Richard, and Robert (Sharon). Grandfather of Roger and Tabitha Vienneau, Jodi-Lynn McCreight, Joseph Skouris and Aaron Reed, John and Samantha Foglia, Casey Fisher, Todd Deschamps, Chrissie Dumanski, Sarah Maitland and the late Joshua Dumanski. Great grandfather of 23 and great great grandfather of 3.
Eldest son of the late Stanley and Bertha Dumanski. Brother of Walter (Jeannine), the late Bernie (Audrey) and the late Ted (Nina).
Dad began his career at Algoma Steel in 1955 as a blacksmith. After years of hard work and dedication to the company, he became a supervisor. After 36 years he retired and put all his focus into his garden, growing his crops. At harvest time, he would proudly share his harvest with neighbours and family members.
The family would like to thank the staff of 3B at the Sault Area Hospital for all their dedication, hard work and support during this difficult time.
As per dad’s wishes, there will be no funeral services and cremation has taken place.
In lieu of flowers, the family would greatly appreciate memorial donations be made to the Sault Area Hospital Foundation (payable online or by cheque).
Visit www.osullivanfuneralhome.com to leave condolences for the family. Arrangements entrusted to O’Sullivan Funeral Home (215 St. James St., Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 1P7, 705-759-8456).