May 17, 1937 – November 19, 2022.
Ante ‘Tony’ Petrinov passed away peacefully on November 19, 2022 in Duncan, BC at the age of 85. Tony was predeceased his beloved wife, Linda (nee Hodgkinson). He is survived by his niece Julie van Leeuwen, her husband Greg and their 3 daughters Emily, Danica and Peyton; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Mike and Barb Hodgkinson; as well as family overseas.
Tony was born in the city of Zadar in the former Yugoslavia, now Croatia. As a young boy during the Second World War, he fled the Nazi invasion on foot. Tony was wounded during this dangerous journey, but he persevered and crossed the border into Italy. Later he traveled to and lived in France, then made the decision to come to Canada at the age of 20. Tony settled in Vancouver and worked for CN for 35 years.
Tony met the love of his life when Linda travelled by CN from Vancouver to Sioux Lookout to visit her brother. Tony patiently waited for her return trip and, as they say, the rest is history. They were married for 47 years until Linda’s passing in 2020. Tony built a beautiful home in Surrey, BC using his incredible carpentry talent. Upon retirement, Tony and Linda settled on Salt Spring Island where they enjoyed many years with wonderful friends.
Tony will be remembered as a loving husband, a loyal friend, a doting Uncle, a true gentleman and a man of great faith. A funeral mass will be held at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Salt Spring Island, BC on December 3, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will take place at a later date.
Special thank you to Carl and Barb Hansson who went above and beyond to support Tony. A live stream and recording of the service will be provided. For those who wish to view the live streaming, please visit: https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/64556
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