Pediatrician
Dr. Jozef Krop passed away on Nov. 28, 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by his family.
He was born on March 3, 1944, to a hard-working farming family in southern Poland and was predeceased by parents, Jan and Helena; and brothers, Janek and Karol.
He studied medicine in Krakow, became a pediatrician, moved to Canada in 1972 and opened his general practice in 1977 in Toronto, later in Mississauga.
Jozef was a beloved doctor, husband, father, free-thinker, advocate, author and celebrated pioneer in environmental medicine.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; their four children, Joanna, Sequoia (Stuart), Adam (Natalie) and Andrew; and grandchildren, Jarrah, Chilli and Leona as well as nieces and nephews.
He will be deeply missed by his family and friends here and abroad and by his patients whose lives were transformed by his care. Dr. Jozef Krop leaves behind a legacy of integrity, courage and compassion. His spirit will live on in those who knew and loved him.