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LODOVICO (VIC) FABBRI
Born: Dec 26, 1925
Date of Passing: Aug 03, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryLODOVICO (VIC) FABBRI Peacefully on Friday, August 3, 2012 at Riverview Health Centre Lodovico Vic Fabbri passed away, at the age of 86, with his close friends by his side. He was born in Toronto, Ontario on December 26, 1925 a day after The Man . He moved to Winnipeg at a young age and lived most of his life in the family business, the Polo Cafe on Higgins Avenue across from The Royal Alexander Hotel and the Canadian Pacific Railway Station. Vic served overseas with the Canadian Army during the Second World War and upon his return earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in October 1951 as well as receiving his law degree in March 1960. Vic will be remembered the most for his insatiable poetry writing. Vic also had a love for the Music and Movies from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. He was a true romantic! Vic was predeceased by his parents Giovanni and Carmelinda Fabbri, his brother Nello (Noemi) Fabbri and his niece Victoria. Left to grieve his passing are his niece Tinda Clifford and many close friends. The staff on 3E of the Riverview Health Centre are commended for their compassionate care for Vic's end of life journey. Vic's Funeral Service will be on Friday, August 10, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. with viewing prior to the service, in the Maranatha Evangelical Free Church, 910 Sturgeon Road, Winnipeg. Following the reception interment will take place at Brookside Cemetery. A tree will be planted in memory and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel 857-4021 A message can be left in the on-line guest book at www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 08, 2012
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Tinda, I remember Vico as a kind, handsome, young man when I would sometimes visit the Polo Cafe with my father Carl Huss in the late 40's and early 1950's. The Fabbri's were such kind people, Mr.Fabbri always gave me an ice-cream and Mrs. Fabbri let me admire her budgie who(to my amazement) could speak Italian. I remember playing with Tinda and Vicky at Nello's cabin at Otter Falls. Keith and Ida and Mary (who all knew them better than I did) also want to extend our condolences and Keith says he remembers how proud Nello was when Tinda became a teacher. I wish I had read some of Vico's poetry. Doris - Posted by: Doris Ames nee Huss (friend) on: Aug 14, 2012
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VIC, AND THE TWO OF US SPENT MANY HOURS TOGETHER. VIC, YOU ARE A TRUE INSPIRATION TO OTHERS AND THE TYPE OF PERSON THE WORLD NEEDS MORE US. VIC, YOU ARE THE ESSENCE OF KINDNESS AND TRUENESS. WE WILL SEE YOU LATER, OUR FRIEND. PS. THANK YOU FOR THE MANY POEMS AND GOOD ADVICE. - Posted by: JUDY MAITRE-MORTON AND PHILLIP DINGMAN (GOOD FRIENDS) on: Aug 11, 2012
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I'll always remember Vico as a kind-hearted, thoughtful individual. When my mother was ill, he would show up once a week with two little chocolates for her, and this went on for years. She truly appreciated his kindness, as did the rest of the family. We will miss this gentle soul. - Posted by: Romeo Berti () on: Aug 09, 2012
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I am sorry to see that my old friend Vic pass on. Vic and I go back many years at the YMCA playing basketball. Even though he was small in stature he was a great shooter and fun to play with. I spent many a pleasant afternoon playing pool with Vic at the pool hall on Smith St. and later on at Fort St. He was a kind intelligent gentle man. I will miss him. Dave Drybrough - Posted by: Dave Drybrough (Sports Buddy) on: Aug 08, 2012
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We will miss his gentlemanly manner and constant smile with a tip of his hat. He truly was the essence of what allmof us should and will always remember. Thank you Vic for gracing the doors of Villa Cabrini. God bless your family - Posted by: Donna Bjorklund (acquaintance) on: Aug 08, 2012