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VINKO SINOSICH
Born: Oct 23, 1926
Date of Passing: Aug 10, 2011
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryVINKO SINOSICH Vinko passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 10, 2011, at The Victoria General Hospital at the age of 84. He was known by many names by his friends; Vinko, Vincenzo and Vince by his English friends, but his favourite of all was Nonno. He leaves to mourn his passing are his children, Mary (Tony); Anna (Terry); Bill (Nancy); grandchildren, Lisa, Marco (Colleen); Erin (Brad), Sean (Corinne); Bill Junior (Alexandra), Amanda (Devin), Mathew and great-grandchildren, Milan, Anson, Reese, and William Conner. He also leaves to mourn his passing his brother Slavio and sister-in-law Albina in Croatia and sister-in-law Luciana in Winnipeg, as well as numerous nieces and nephews in Europe and Canada. He was predeceased by his wife Iva, his son John, his brothers and sister Danilo, Libero and Danica and his sister-in-law Elda. Vinko was born October 23, 1926, in Fuime, Croatia. He was a baker by trade before the war. After the war he escaped Communist Yugoslavia and found himself and the love of his life in a refugee camp near Naples. They sailed shortly thereafter for Canada and a new life, alone, in Winnipeg. Dad had many jobs during his life, but the main one was with Domtar Construction Materials. His passion was riding his bicycle around the neighbourhood and back lane shopping. He would find treasures and bring them home and repair them and one of his children or grandchildren would become the recipient. He was still riding his bike on Saturday prior to his passing. Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Rosary Parish Church, 510 River Avenue, on Tuesday, August 16 at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Sam Argenziano the Celebrant, viewing at the church will begin at 10:00 a.m. Entombment will follow in the Chapel of Eternal Memories Mausoleum at Waverley Memorial Gardens, 1501 Waverley Street. Followed by a reception to held at Thomson In the Park Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Boulevard. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Vinko's memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation 200-6 Donald St., Winnipeg, R3L 0K6. Riposa in Pace Papa. THOMSON IN THE PARK 925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 13, 2011
Condolences & Memories (1 entries)
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To Vinko's family: I apologize for such a long delay but I just discovered the news of Vinko's death today while working on my computer. Vinko and his family lived in Via Baiamonti, in Fiume in the same apartment building where my family lived. Zia Maruca, his mother, was a good friend of my parents, Giuseppe and Eufemia Sinosich. I lost the C in our name while in the refugee camp at Bagnoli,(near Naples). We came to Ontario and they headed out west and we lost contact with each other. I've lived in London, ON since 1951. I am a retired High School teacher. God Bless you all. Best regards, Bruno Sinosic - Posted by: Bruno Sinosic (Cousin) on: Feb 27, 2014