VICTORIA (VICKY) FIORENTINO

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VICTORIA (VICKY) FIORENTINO Peacefully on January 10, 2005, Vicky Fiorentino died at the Victoria Hospital. Vicky was born in Winnipeg on May 2, 1924. She was predeceased by her mother, father and brother Ralph. She will be sadly missed by her sister Catherine Sherbo, her nephew Charles (Dawn) Sherbo and their children, Ehren, Giana and Celia, her niece Teresa (Doug) Cameron and their daughter Rachel. Vicky started work at Eaton's, and then worked for the Winnipeg Police Department until her retirement in 1987. She was often visited at the police station by her many friends. Aunty Vicky (as she was known to many close and distant relatives) was a parishioner and supporter of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, where she was active in the Catholic Women's League (including as president). Vicky was an original and longtime resident at the Villa Cabrini Senior's Residence, where she served as president of the Tenant's Association. More recently she enjoyed residing at her new home at the Poseidon Care Centre, where she celebrated her 80th birthday with family and friends. Special thanks to the staff at Poseidon for their love and care. Vicky enjoyed Bingo at Holy Rosary Church, both working at and playing, and especially loved a game of cards; she was always happy to take your money. Honorary pallbearers are Henry Dellapenta, Sam Gerbasi, Charles Sherbo, Peter Cosentino, Doug Cameron and Ehren Sherbo. Cremation has taken place. Memorial mass will be celebrated on Friday, January 14, 2:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, River and Norquay. Reception will follow in the church hall. Private interment will take place at a later time. In lieu of flowers, donations in Vicky's memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 102-310 Broadway or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 200-6 Donald St. GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery Hwy. No. 1 E. at Navin, (204) 222-3241

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 12, 2005