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GARY ZORATTI
Date of Passing: Nov 28, 2018
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GARY ZORATTI It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle, Gary Zoratti, on November 28, 2018, at the age of 80, in Winnipeg. He will forever be in the hearts of his son Brett (Lyndsay); daughters, Colleen (Ron) and Marisa (Vern); granddaughters, Ashley (Alessandro), Jen (Nick), Liz (Ted) and Monique (Mark); grandsons, Kyle (Kaeleigh), Garrett (Norma), Ryan, Emmett and Devin (Nerisse); great-grandchildren, Lily, Owen, Avery and Scarlett; his sisters, Dyanne and Daryl; his sisters-in-law, Pamela (Patrick) and Barbara (John), and his many nieces and nephews. Gary was predeceased by his beloved wife and best friend of 50 years, Merle Zoratti, as well as his parents, Florence and Albert Zoratti, his parents-in-law, Doris and Jack Channing, his sister-in-law Gail, and brother-in-law Jack. Gary was a born-and-raised Winnipegger, where he'd spent time at his father's Portage Avenue restaurant, Zoratti's. Later, he'd exchange the dry cold for the sunny climes of beautiful British Columbia in the 1980s, where he lived for decades - including steps away from the ocean at a marina in Mill Bay - before returning to his hometown at the end of his life. He married Merle on May 28, 1960, and, as he'd often say, she was his life. A 33-year career with Air Canada allowed him to see the world for work and for play; Barbados, Italy and Kenya are among his many passport stamps. He will be remembered for his kindness, his quiet strength, his shirt-off-his-back generosity, and, of course, his iconic moustache. He was never afraid to lend a gentle, guiding hand. He was the life of the party, and we will miss that winning smile. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CancerCare Manitoba.
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 01, 2018
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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Didn’t know Gary in Winnipeg although I had met him at the Winnipeg Restaurant on Portage Ave. Got to know him and Merle when they moved to Ladner, and later Mill Bay. Promised to meet up with him in Winnipeg after just missing him by one day before his move back to Manitoba….unfortunately too late. Rest In Peace Gary - Posted by: Robin Lyndon (Friend) on: Nov 13, 2021
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We are sorry to hear of your dads passing. Our thoughts are with you through this difficult time. - Posted by: Andrea and Lloyd Forbes (Friends) on: Dec 04, 2018
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Sorry to hear of Gary's Passing. Attended Windsor School with Gary & Merle. Deepest condolences to his family & friends. Gerry Ducharme & Family - Posted by: Gerry Ducharme (Friend) on: Dec 03, 2018
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Eldie and I send our deepest condolences to the whole family. Gary was a sweetheart, he had a great sense of humour and a loving nature. He will be missed but forever loved. - Posted by: Suzanne Letourneau (Friend) on: Dec 01, 2018
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I knew Gary since he moved back to Winnipeg. A very kind and thoughtful person. He will be missed by his family and Friends. Rest in Peace Gary. - Posted by: Karin Shaw (Colleen's mother -in-law) on: Dec 01, 2018
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Our condolences to the family!! Your Dad was an awesome man and I enjoyed working with him for years!! He was a great friend and I have a lot of good memories of him!! May he rest in peace. - Posted by: Ron Anaka (Co-worker at Air Canada) on: Dec 01, 2018
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Brett, Lyndsay and family - Heard a few lovely stories over the years about your Dad Brett. Very sorry about your loss. - Posted by: Greg and Alison Carlson (Friend ) on: Dec 01, 2018
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So sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. He was an amazing man, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. I will forever be grateful for everything he did for me over the years and send my deepest condolences to the whole family. With respect and love, rest peacefully in the hands of God Gary. - Posted by: Marc Letourneau (Ex son in law) on: Dec 01, 2018