ROBERTO LEOPOLDO CROATTO

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ROBERTO LEOPOLDO CROATTO Our dear husband, father and grandfather passed into the loving arms of his Lord and Saviour at his home on Sunday, October 28, 2007 with his family by his side. Bob was born July 17, 1938 in Burolo, Ivrea, Italy. Remaining to cherish his memory is his beloved wife, Deanna of 45 years, his children Charlene (Ken) Epp, Debbie (Dave) Adkins and Ian (Rachel) Croatto. He will be deeply missed by his 11 grandchildren: Mckenzie, Joshua, Nickolai, Mitchell Epp, David, Jonathan, Joseph, Stephen Adkins and Robert, Amy, Hope Croatto. Grandpa adored his grandchildren, providing unwavering support and encouragement for all their endeavours. Bob leaves behind his brother Romeo (Margaret) Croatto, sisters-in-law, Marlene (Cliff) Pokrant and Eileen (Harvey) Pischke, as well as many cherished nieces and nephews. Bob was dedicated and faithful to his career as an electrician. He worked for Thompson Electric, Johnson Controls and ABCO, retiring in 1998. He was a faithful and loving husband to his one and only love, Deanna. He devoted his life to serving others and his Lord. Family, friends and acquaintances were always a priority. Bob was an active participant of his home church, Charleswood Gospel Temple, where he served in many capacities. In recent months, Bob's failing health and increasing physical limitations presented many challenges for him. Throughout it all he maintained his unselfish and kind demeanor, as well as a remarkably tenacious spirit and faith. He had a strong will to live and fought bravely despite his pain, right to the end. A service to celebrate his life will be held on Thursday, November 1, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at Charleswood Gospel Temple south of Roblin Boulevard on the Perimeter Highway. Viewing will take place one hour prior to, and one hour after the service. Interment will follow Friday, November 2, 2007, 1:00 p.m. at Waverley Memorial Gardens located on Waverley and Chevrier Boulevard, Winnipeg. Special thanks to Dr. Pat Harris and the staff at Grace Hospital CancerCare; and to Louise, our special nurse from the Palliative Care Program who helped and supported us all during these last weeks. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bob's memory to: Teen Challenge Father's House Ministries, 414 Edmonton St., Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2M2 or Grace CancerCare Fund, in care of Grace Hospital Foundation, 300 Booth Drive, Winnipeg, MB, R3J 3M7. For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. Philippians 1:21 Arrangements entrusted to: Rock Fontaine Funeral Director (204) 223-2576 or toll free (866) 499-2601

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 30, 2007