Rest in peace you wonderful man. Rest now knowing you are with your 'Maker'. Thank you for making my life pain-free and being a blessing in my life and my family's life. x

Emil was such a great man. An uncompromising person of integrity. He was brilliant, and at the same time he had great compassion and was had his feet on the ground; he had a lovely easy nature and way of relating. Some may not know of his footy achievements: he played with Essendon Reserves Joy and Tim Linton

An amazing man and surgeon. Since our encounter 4 years ago my life has never been so good. Thank you Emil from the bottom of my heart and the hearts of my family. Rest In Peace Forever now that you are with your 'Maker'.

Very sorry to hear about Emil. A real gentleman and one of the best doctors you could wish for.Deepest sympathy to his family.The munroe family Merredin.

Sincere condolences to Emil's family and friends. Every patient we shared spoke highly of Emil's compassion and communication skills.

Although I only met Emil once, his assessment was precise and he gave me direction and a plan where others had failed. I am sure he will be sadly missed by the many lives he touched. My heart goes out to his family & friends, professional colleagues & patients.

You helped me with my pain for that I will be eternally grateful. You will be missed by so many people whose lives you have touched. My thoughts are with the Povic family at this sad time. Leonard Bills

Sympathy to Emil's family and friends. He was a true gentleman who was always thinking of others. RIP From Chris, Steven and Megan Pimm - Mitcham Football Club

To Dr Popovic's family: my heartfelt sympathy to you on the loss of a wonderful man who will be, in my mind, forever young. Emil was a young assistant surgeon (one of a magnificent team) who looked after my first husband, Bill Jessup, during and after surgery for glioma. Emil's cheery smile, genuine warmth and easy banter made such a difference to Bill during those awful days. Emil had an extraordinary capacity to connect with people. He even came to Bill's funeral, along with several others from St V's. I can't tell you how much that meant to me. Rosalind Allingham.

A hugely gifted man who positively affected so many lives. I am one of the many people who will be forever thankful for Emil's skill as a neurosurgeon. Deepest sympathy to Emil's family.

I will always remeber Emil not only as a surgeon who gave me my life back but also as a friend as that is how he made one feel. my thoughts go out to his family and friends. Gordon Read or as Emil liked to call me Chopper Read

Dr Emil Popovic, thankyou so much for you help. You gave me the gift of life and so many others the same gift, you will be greatly missed. Our hearts go out to Your family.

Emil It has been an honour to have known a man so gifted and noble in character. You were a compassionate and caring doctor and a skillful surgeon. Your gentle presence will be greatly missed. Jane,Andrew ,Christopher and Sophy my thoughts and prayers are with you . Joan Arakkal

A wonderful Neurosurgeon. The one person who believed in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. You fixed my arm Emil, I will be forever grateful. A man, a surgeon, a husband and father, so much more and much too young to have left us. Thoughts to his family, friends and collegues. Helen Newton

A wonderful Neurosurgeon. The one person who believed in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. You fixed my arm Emil, I will be forever grateful. A man, a surgeon, a husband and father, so much more and much too young to have left us. Thoughts to his family, friends and collegues. Helen Newton

Emil, you were a great inspiration to all of the nurses on Karri A ward, you will be greatly missed. On behalf of all Karri A staff at the Mount Hospital, our greatest sympathy to Jane and family

A wonderful, kind and caring man. A true friend. He wanted so much to come back to Melbourne but surely not like this. I will miss him. Deepest sympathy to Jane and family. Gaye deBoer

Fiona Coyle

13 years ago

what a true carring man that helped a people. he will be missed. Fiona Coyle