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JOHN BAPTISTA CAVA
Born: Jan 05, 1938
Date of Passing: Dec 25, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOHN BAPTISTA CAVA January 5, 1938 - December 25, 2013 Peacefully, with family by his side, on Christmas day 2013 John passed away at Grace Hospital. John was predeceased by his parents Giuseppe and Naomi, his brothers Raymond and Joseph, and his youngest son Brian. Remaining to cherish his memory are his loving wife Fran, his daughter Tanis (Thom) Seldrick, granddaughter Meagan (Tommy) and great-granddaughters Kensey and Kodee, daughter-in-law Kathy Cava, granddaughters Kaitlyn, his daughter Michele (Bret) Goddard, granddaughters Alysha and Ashley, his son Mike (Sue) and granddaughter Jill. He will also be lovingly remembered by his sister-in-law Joan Cava, nieces Connie and Sue (Colin) Cava-Salie along with their children Robyn-Rae and Cavan, as well as the Slater Family Mike, Carl and Elsa, Wade and Carol and Vivian Johnson. John was employed with CN Rail as a carman at Fort Rouge Shops and Symington Yard for 38 years. He enjoyed early retirement, spending the first four months sailing with Thom, Tanis and Meagan out of Miami Beach, Florida. After his winter holiday he waited for the snow to melt and he was off to the cottage which he would enjoy until October. He loved holiday adventures with his sons Mike and Brian, checking out the mountain glaciers, wineries and orchards, or trips to Thunder Bay or exploring Vancouver with Michele and Bret. We would like to thank our wonderful family and friends who have helped us through some very difficult times over the past five years. Our hearts will be lighter knowing that John's pain and suffering is now over. A celebration of John's life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. Winnipeg, MB with reception to follow. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. www.chapellawn.ca 885-9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 30, 2013
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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My deepest sympathy to all the Cava family. - Posted by: Doreen Buss () on: Jan 03, 2014
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So Sorry to hear about John's passing-My sincere and deepest sympathy to you and your family. - Posted by: Cleora Branagh (Friend) on: Jan 03, 2014
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My deepest condolences to you, your family and friends on the passing of your husband John. - Posted by: Gloria Sideen () on: Jan 03, 2014
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My sincere condolences to John's family. Growing up John and Fran were good friends and neighbours to my parents, Frank and Belle Baily, and many happy times were shared with the four of them. I used to hear about his famous meatballs that were served during the holiday season. My last memory of John was at Lester Beach when he and Bill Eisler dropped by to help me with a leaky roof. That was John: always helpful, cheerful and willing to lend a hand. - Posted by: Georgina Baily Burstow (Neighbour) on: Jan 01, 2014
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Our deepest sympathy to you Fran and your family . We were so sorry to learn of John's passing - may he rest in peace. - Posted by: Mike and Helen McSween (Friends) on: Jan 01, 2014
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Our deepest sympathy to you Fran and your family. We are very sorry to hear of John's passing. - Posted by: Leila & Jack Goods (Friends) on: Dec 31, 2013
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My condolences to his family; Mr. Cava was alway's visiting my Dad, Mr. Eisler, and Mr. Bailey having a coffee with a smile on his face and a story to tell. His meatballs at Christmas were legendary and enjoyed by everyone in the neighborhood. I enjoyed visiting his cabin at the lake in my youth with Brian. He will be missed by all. John Eisler - Posted by: John Eisler (Neighbor on Baffin Crescent) on: Dec 31, 2013
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Our sympathy to Fran, Kathy, Kaitlyn on the loss of your husband, father-in-law and grandpa. We have many happy memories of "coffee" breaks over the years with John and Brian. God bless you at this difficult time. - Posted by: Dwayne and Sheona Miller (Friend of Brian snd Kathy Cava) on: Dec 30, 2013
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His place in my heart, however broken, will always remain as large and warm as it did the day I was born. It will be hard to go on knowing he's no longer with us but I will take peace in knowing he's safe now. His memory, traditions and love will carry on through his family. Only gone, not forgotten. - Posted by: Meagan (Granddaughter ) on: Dec 30, 2013
