Obituary of Franjo Petrlich

PETRLICH, Frank 73 years. Passed away February 2, 2008, at Windsor Regional Hospital, Metropolitan Campus, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband and best friend for 45 years to Jennie (nee Kajfez). Loving and devoted father to Brenda Gaudette and husband Paul, Dr. Frank J. Petrlich and wife Ann and Karen Petrlich. Cherished grandpa to Kayla and Ryan Petrlich. Dear brother to Steve Petrlich and wife Anne and Mary Drkulec and husband Vlado. Dear brother-in-law to Myra and Doug Dillon, with whom Frank and his wife enjoyed as neighbours in Florida. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents Steve and Elizabeth Petrlich and sister Ankica. Frank was a proud and well respected realtor, serving the Windsor Essex community for over 30 years, where he became known as the " Commercial King".Prior to his retirement, Frank was the broker/owner of Gold Star Realty. Frank lived life to the fullest and enjoyed time with his family. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends and colleagues within the real estate industry. Friends will be received at the WINDSOR CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 1700 Tecumseh Rd. E., on Monday February 4, 2008, from 7 - 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 - 4 and 7 -9 p.m. Funeral Service on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel. Fr. Ljubo Lebo officiating. Interment to follow at Victoria Memorial Gardens Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or St. Francis of Assisi Croatian Church would be appreciated by the family. A heartfelt and sincere thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff at Windsor Regional Hospital, Met. Campus, 5 North, for their compassion and care given to Frank and his family. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.windsorchapel.com