elevated l3SpV January 2, 1943 ~ June 15 2025

elevated l3SpV Visitation
Monday, June 23,  2025 from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Assumption Catholic Funeral Home Chapel
6933 Tomken Rd, Mississauga, ON L5T 1N4     

elevated l3SpV Funeral Service
Monday, June 23,  2025 at 11:30 a.m.
Assumption Catholic Funeral Home Chapel
6933 Tomken Rd, Mississauga, ON L5T 1N4
For those unable to attend Albino’s funeral service, you may join us by clicking here. For those not available to watch the service live, the recording is available for the following 90 days.          

elevated l3SpV Place of Rest
Entombment at Our Lady of Fatima Mausoleum
Assumption Catholic Cemetery
6933 Tomken Rd, Mississauga, ON L5T 1N4     

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elevated l3SpV It is with deeply saddened hearts that we share the news that our dear Barba Albino passed away peacefully at Trillium Hospital in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada on June 15, 2025.

elevated l3SpV Born January 2, 1943 in the village of Kožljak, in Istra Croatia to the late Franka (Salamon) and Josip Belulović. He is predeceased by his younger brother Franjo “Ninic” Belulović (Feb. 2025). He is survived and dearly missed by his sister Maria, brother-in-law Ivan and niece Kathy Mihelić; along with his beloved Divna Zuvić with her daughters Jadranka Crnogorac with family, and Mariana Zuvić. He will fondly be remembered by cousins, kumovi, his godson Dražen, his goddaugther Maria, countless friends, former co-workers, neighbours, and pretty much anyone who crossed paths with him.

elevated l3SpV Even while bravely fighting renal cancer it did not break his spirit. His strong Catholic faith provided him with comfort, his molitnik (prayer book) was always next to him, his križ (cross necklace) around his neck. He was prepared when God called him home, and it provides his family and loved ones comfort that he is now at peace. In the end it was his heart that weakened; no doubt exhausted from all the love he gave us.

elevated l3SpV His final wishes were that we not cry for him, and he wanted everyone to remember happy times with him, and the person he was. The first part will be a difficult promise to keep as he was a wonderful man whose presence will be missed; the second part will most certainly be easy. He was the most veseo and positive person, and friend to all. He knew this hockey game called “life” was in overtime and the clock was running down; but even in those moments it wasn’t about him, he just kept apologizing saying he was sorry he had to leave us. We are grateful we had the time to tell him how much he meant and thank him for all he did; to tell him we loved him, and in turn he wanted all who knew him to know that he loved you all.

elevated l3SpV In honour of his memory do a kind deed for another, spend time with friends, stop and enjoy a few minutes in the sun, have a good cup of coffee, or a nice cold beer as those were some of his favourite things. Or in true Albino fashion put on some zabavnje pjesme and dance and sing along….can still hear him singing: “Večeras je naša fešta….nek se daleko čuje”. He may have been born an Istrian, and later a proud Canadian, but deep in that heart was a bit of Dalmatinac, as he loved a good fešta (party).

elevated l3SpV In lieu of flowers the family ask that for those who wish to give to a good cause, or a mass for the repose of his soul. Some of the charities that are close to our hearts are: Trillium Health Partners Foundation, Kidney Cancer Canada, and the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

elevated l3SpV Many thanks to all the doctors and nurses that took part in his care over the years, and a special thank you to Evalynn and Tracy who were his nurses his last 2 days and affectionately called him “Poppa”. Tracy being with him in his final moments.

elevated l3SpV Počivao u miru Bozjem – Zadnji pozdrav till we meet again – Volimo te puno

elevated l3SpV A Tribute to the late Albino Belulović

elevated l3SpV Albino was always thinking of others before himself. Although Albino did not like a fuss made over him in life, nor upon his passing; it would be incredibly hard not to honour him on this occasion, even though it will barely scratch the surface. It is also now only after he has passed that the word “late” will be associated with our Barba. He was always punctual, and arrived on the minute he said he would.

elevated l3SpV Growing up in a village at the foot of the Učka mountain, it was a tightknit community. He was born into a large and close family, with not only siblings but also plenty of aunts, uncles and cousins both near and far. The 3 siblings had a strong bond, were extremely close and always there for each other exhibiting all the values that were instilled by both their parents. The Belulović, Boneta and Vozila family homes were adjacent to each other. Ask any member of those households and they would say “we grew up just like one big family”, and were definitely more than just neighbours. The foundation created in this community had a huge influence on the man that Albino would become. It was a place where everyone helped one another, a true “one for all and all for one”. The bonds created were so beautiful and rare, and lasted a lifetime.

elevated l3SpV His first job in his late teens was a tractor driver at “Poljopriveda Dobro Čepic”, a commerical farm in the nearby town. This is where his love of driving began. Using the money he earned, he purchased a motorcycle which he loved to ride. He would say there is nothing like it. Even in his final days when he heard the roar of a motorcycle passing his face would light up, and he would start reminiscing. He loved his cars throughout life as well, but the most legendary was his ’69 Cougar. If anyone needed a ride it was his favourite thing to do for someone; he wasn’t doing you a favour, you were doing him a favour. It didn’t matter if it was his personal vehicle, or the work truck; he was ready for the open road, and no trip too long.

elevated l3SpV When it came time to leave home and fulfill his conscription duty, Albino was assigned to the navy. It’s safe to say that during this time his love for the sea (more) was born, along with his love of travel. Upon completing his time in the navy he returned home for a short time before heading off for a new life in Toronto, Canada, following his sister. Albino lived with Maria upon his arrival in Toronto, and thereafter for many years. They were reunited with the Vozila Family (Maria’s godparents) and lived on Glenmore Road. Many new friendships were formed. Both on Glenmore, and also while attending “Our Lady Queen of Croatia” church, and the Sunday dances in the church hall for all the young Croatian diaspora. This is where Maria would meet her husband Ivan, whom Albino had a great relationship with. For the most part of his life Albino never lived too far away, and always close enough to stop by and say hello, or have a quick coffee. Tons of happy memories of shared celebrations, holiday dinners and birthdays, summer barbeques, Croatian picnics etc.

elevated l3SpV In Toronto, he trained and became a glazier joining the LiUNA Union – Local 1819. He was hard working and proud of the various projects he had worked on installing glass mostly on commercial building throughout the Greater Toronto Area, and within southern Ontario. While driving on the Gardiner Expressway there wasn’t a time that he didn’t point out the two Palace Pier Towers near the Humber River. It was the tallest project he’d worked on. He retired in 2008 while working at ModernAge Glass.

elevated l3SpV In 1975 he became a proud Barba (uncle) when his niece Kathy was born. He cherished his niece, and she adored her Barba. He was there when she took her first steps at 9 months of age, helped teach her to ride a bike, and learn to roller skate. During her childhood he was always up for a bike ride; and daily trips to the park where he’d have to coax her off the swings, as the sun was setting and it was time to head home. The ever-doting uncle planning fun excursions, playing games, or endlessing hunting for a Cabbage Patch Doll the year they were the craze, until he secured one for Christmas. He began the tradition of having McDonald’s together on Friday nights for about a year or so. There are fond memories of watching Hockey Night in Canada on Saturday evenings together….that’s when Barba had control of the T.V.. He was such a passionate fan jumping out of his chair when a goal was scored, or

elevated l3SpV missed. At times we thought he’d leap right into the T.V. and join the game. Eventually the time came that he could no longer watch games live as his blood pressure would soar, so he’d have to stick to highlight reels, only after the game was over. The extremely close bond continued into Kathy’s adulthood, they were always there for each other through thick and thin, and so many amazing memories shared. He was forever calling her his “sweetie”. Being a Barba was so much of his identity that so many close friends referred to him as “Barba Albino” or simply “Barba”; he wasn’t just Kathy’s Barba he was everyone’s Barba.

elevated l3SpV Although it was later in life, and after many trials and tribulations, Albino was fortunate to meet the love of his life. Introduced to Divna by mutual friends, it was a pairing that no one could have imagined would work out so well. Together for just shy of 14 years it was heartwarming to watch them together, and how happy they made each other. They loved and adored each other, and were so compatible. They both loved to dance and go to various concerts and banquets; would like to go for walks; out for a coffee, an ice cream or bite to eat; numerous day trips throughout Ontario especially to Crystal Beach (which he would often speak of in the off season counting down the days); Caribbean vacations to Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica; chatting on the phone daily and the list goes on. She would cook wonderful meals, and teach him some recipes as well. He was her chico, and she was his chica. He was welcomed into her family by both daughters, son-in-law and grandchildren whom he also adored and loved as if they were his own, and in turn they thought the world of him as well. They all enjoyed spending time together, and have wonderful memories from over the years. They both always said they wished they could have met earlier in life, but they made the most of the years they had together. Divna and her family are devastated, and Albino will be terribly missed. We know that he didn’t want to leave his honey, but we are grateful for the happiness they shared.

elevated l3SpV Albino was the most jovial (veseo) person you would meet. Always greeting you with a warm smile and friendly greeting. He was constantly saying hello to strangers during his daily walks, or neighbours on his street. He had a pep in his step as if everyday was a vacation. He truly lived life to the fullest. It didn’t matter if you’d known him a lifetime or just met him yesterday he was prepared to offer a helping hand, or the shirt off his back. While on vacation he was notorious of grabbing a cervesa or water and sneaking it to one of the groundskeepers, working hard in the blistering sun. He exuded empathy and always showed his appreciation. He was a humble man and at the same time had an impeccable sense of style; always well dressed and hair styled. He was always on the move and couldn’t stay still. He loved people and was very social. He needed društvo and was always ready for a good time be it a fešta (party), ples (dance), banquet, concert, picnic and the list goes on. He always had music on and loved to watch concert videos of his favourite singers and performers while singing along. Years ago when he had a surgery coming up Kathy got him an iPad in hopes of keeping him entertained during his recovery, as she knew it would be tough for him to stay put. As soon as he was able to he was already heading out to the local McDonald’s or Timmy’s whether to meet up with friends, or just to read the newspaper or scroll on his iPad and planning his next vacation. There was no slowing him down, or keeping him indoors for long. Even if he couldn’t get outside, then he would be sitting by a window soaking up whatever sunrays he could and getting ready for “shorts” weather. SPF did not become part of Barba’s vocabulary until recent years once his rosacea would flare; this was the man that back in the 80’s and 90’s was using Coppertone Tanning Oil…..we can smell that distinct coconut smell now. He would joke that he was like a cat, always seeking out a warm sunny spot to lie in.

elevated l3SpV He needed to be around people and was always making new friends. In his retirement years he thoroughly enjoyed playing cards at the Active Adult Centre in Central Parkway Mall with some fellow Croatian gentlemen; or in the summer season it turned to playing bocce ball at the Father Kamber Park in Streetsville. It was the highlight of his day.

elevated l3SpV He touched so many lives, and we know that during the coming days, weeks and years we’ll continue to share many more wonderful stories.