Surrounded by his family at the age of 83, Mitch passed away on Friday, March 23, 2012. Beloved husband of Julia for 58 years. Loving father of Mike (Janet), Jane and Rick (Debbie). Grandpa of Andrew (Kate), Sarah, Steven Ayotte and the late Shannon Prpich. Predeceased by his parents Milan and Maria Prpich. Brother of the late Nicola, late Mila and late Anna Prpich. Brother- in-law of Fred Sarfi (late Phyllis). Sister-in-law of Helen Kaiser (late Tony) and Anna Lawrence ( Karl). Mitch will be dearly missed by his special friends Jerry and Marilyn Nanne, Patti and Fred Page, George and Georgia Tomas, Elsa Tomas, Kata and Frank Majetich and Walter and Gayle Verdecchia. A celebration of life will take place on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Northwood Funeral Home Cremation and Reception Centre (942 Great Northern Road 705-945-7758) from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. A private family service will take place. Memorial donations to the Sault Area Hospital would be appreciated by the family. Mitch has made many great friends and touched many lives; he will never be forgotten and will be forever in our hearts. www.northwoodfuneral.com