Obituary of Predrag "Fred" Isakov
Predrag “Fred” Isakov was born in Belgrade, Serbia, and passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, May 4th, 2025, in Toronto, Canada. He was 66 years old.
Fred was a devoted husband to his beloved wife Jelica, with whom he shared 42 years of marriage. Together, they built a life rooted in love, loyalty, and quiet strength. He was the proud father of two sons, Marco and Boris, the deeply cherished grandfather of Sofie and Stefan, and was excited to welcome his third grandchild this summer.
Having immigrated from Serbia, Fred built a new life in Canada with his family—laying down roots through hard work, resilience, and unwavering optimism. He embraced his new home while carrying the strength of his heritage, and worked tirelessly to give his children opportunities he never took for granted.
Fred was a structural engineer by profession and carried immense pride in his work. Over the course of his career, he not only contributed to the built environment but also acted as a mentor and guide to many young engineers; a profession his youngest son carries forward. He was respected not only for his technical knowledge and dedication but for the generous spirit with which he supported others.
A man of great intellect and relentless work ethic, Fred balanced his professional life with a deep devotion to his family. He loved classic cars—especially Ford Mustangs—and found joy in the open roads of Florida and peaceful weekends boating at the family cottage in Lagoon City.
Fred will be remembered as an incredibly smart, kind, and humble man. He had a way of making everyone feel welcome and valued, always ready to lend a hand—or the shirt off his back—without hesitation. His warmth and quiet generosity left a mark on everyone who knew him.
More than anything, Fred was proud of the family he built. His sons were his pride, and his wife Jelica was his everything. The love and respect he had for her was the foundation of his life.
He leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and quiet greatness. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered. Lagano.
Please join us for visiting on Friday, May 9, 2025 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. with a special tribute for him at 8:30.p.m. at the eco Life Celebration Centre-Magnolia Room of St. John's Dixie Cemetery (737 Dundas Street East, at Cawthra, Mississauga).
The Orthodox Rite of Funeral will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 9 a.m. at the same location followed by the Rite of Burial on-site at St. John's Dixie Cemetery.
A live stream of the Funeral Service will be available by clicking this link HERE as of 845 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. Please ensure you have your volume on high.
Guests may park in the large lot adjacent to the church and proceed through he cemetery gates to the north to the building ahead, west entry.
Please share a memory, photo or sentiment of his life here at his memorial web page.
For your ease, floral tributes may be ordered by using the Send Flowers button below his Obituary or by clicking HERE. Please ensure to choose the delivery address of St. John's Dixie Cemetery & Crematorium (737 Dundas Street East, Mississauga).
Donations in his memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation by using the Donations tab on his home page.
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