LEONARD ZOPPA SR. (PEEWEE)

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LEONARD ZOPPA SR. (PEEWEE) After a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer, Leonard Zoppa Sr. passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2000, at the Grace General Hospital at the age of 68 years. Besides his wife June of 46 years of marriage, he will be lovingly remembered by his children, Carol Ormiston (Ian), Leonard (Lorraine) and Lisa Zoppa (Glen) three grandchildren, Stacy, Kristal and Brent; brothers, John, George and Alvin (Lynne) sisters, Isabel and Nancy (Armand) brothers-in-law, Alex and John Gray; sisters-in-law, Bernice and Shirley as well as numerous nieces, nephews and relatives. He was predeceased by his parents, George and Anne; brothers, Edward, Peter and Steve and sister-in-law Carrie. Leonard was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was also a likeable gentleman with a wonderful sense of humour. He will be greatly missed by his many friends and acquaintances at the Assiniboia Downs where he enjoyed his horse racing. Through his business ventures as a local entrepreneur with his restaurants and grocery store, he grew to know many people and built many friendships, which will be forever remembered. A private service will be held for Leonard on Tuesday, February 1. A graveside committal service will then follow with his final resting place at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. Our family extends special thanks to the home care workers and VONs, the doctors and staff at the Grace Hospital and to Leonards radiologist Dr. Ahed at the Health Sciences Centre for their care and compassion. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations in Leonards memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Manitoba Division, 193 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB, R3C 2B7, The Salvation Army Memorial Fund, 740-500 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 3X1 or The Grace General Hospital Foundation, 300 Booth Drive, Winnipeg, MB R3J 3M7. "Hell always be remembered As a man, both strong and good. Who gave his best for others And who did the best he could. Hell always be remembered For all the joy he brought, As a man who made a difference And a man who meant a lot". Leonards family has entrusted his arrangements to the care of: WOJCIKS FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM 897-4665

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 31, 2000