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JOE DIMAGGIO

Date of Passing: May 01, 2014

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JOE DIMAGGIO With heavy hearts and deep sadness the family announces the passing of Joe Dimaggio at the age of 65. Joe passed away peacefully on the morning of Thursday, May 1, 2014 at Riverview Health Centre, with his loving wife Joyce by his side. Joe will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his wife Joyce, son Kyle, daughter Candice (Connor), brother Mike (Sharon and children Kim, Robert, and David), his niece Loretta (Steven), his brother-in-law Tony Vangelista, and extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Nicola and Marie, brother Joseph, and sister Nina. Joe was born December 15, 1948 in Italy. His family immigrated to Winnipeg in 1950, where Joe would one day raise a family of his own. He attended Tec Voc High School where he participated in many sports such as track and field and basketball. Joe built a career with the city's Parks and Recreation and Forestry Departments, where he became a strong advocate for the union. Joe was an outgoing man with a friendly personality, content whether spending time with friends, playing sports, or working on his car. He could entertain a conversation on any subject, and was always willing to help the friends he cherished. He will be sorely missed by the many whose heart's he touched. The family would like to sincerely thank the staff at Riverview Health Centre for their great compassion and care. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at Green Acres Funeral Home on Highway 1 East, Winnipeg, MB. Entombment will follow in Holy Angel Mausoleum. GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery (204) 222-3241 Condolences may be sent to www.greenacresfuneralhome.com
Publish Date: May 6, 2014

JOE DIMAGGIO Peacefully on Thursday May 1, 2014 at the Riverview Health Centre Joe Dimaggio passed away at the age of 65 years. Funeral arrangements are pending and a complete obituary will follow in Tuesday's edition. GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery (204) 222-3241 Condolences may be sent to www.greenacresfuneralhome.com
Publish Date: May 3, 2014

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 06, 2014

Condolences & Memories (14 entries)

  • Joyce, My sincere condolences to you and your family, on your heartbreaking loss. - Posted by: Irene Willms (Former co-worker of Joyce) on: May 08, 2014

  • I am very sorry to hear of your loss Joyce. May the memories of Joe's life help you and your family in the days ahead. With sincere sympathy - Jennie - Posted by: Jennie (Former co-worker of Joyce) on: May 07, 2014

  • Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. My most heartfelt condolences, Joyce. - Posted by: Lucille Labelle (one of Joyce's retired Centra Gas/MB Hydro co-worker) on: May 06, 2014

  • With thoughts of peace and courage for you - Posted by: Shawn Smith (Co-Worker) on: May 06, 2014

  • Joyce, I extend my sympathy and sincere condolences on the passing of Joe. I am so very sorry for your family's loss of a cherished husband, great dad, and good friend. May the coming days provide comfort as you remember special times shared together, and knowing he is at peace now. Eternal peace grant unto him O Lord and may he rest in peace. - Posted by: Teresa A. Comia (Friend and former co-worker) on: May 06, 2014

  • When Joe informed us last year that he had cancer, it was such a shock to Sue and I, especially after having just lost our good buddy, Rob, to cancer. Joe, Rob and I always enjoyed our get-togethers at the annual Triple Crown horse racing events. I missed having both of them with me this past weekend for the Derby race. It will never be the same. Joe and I enjoyed many days and evenings working on our vehicles. He was always a phone call away if I had a problem. It was just last fall he came over to our place to help out my son replace the brakes on his vehicle. He was that type of a guy who was a great friend. My wife, Sue, would even call Joe if she had a vehicle question and/or problem. When Sue first met Joe, she couldn’t believe his name was Joe Dimaggio who lived on Easy Street. She’d say,” Really? Really? His name is Joe Dimaggio and he lives on Easy Street…yeah right.” His name and street always amazed her, in a good fun way. Joe was a quiet, thoughtful, helpful friend, who be greatly and sorely missed. Sue will miss her conversations with Joe and Rob…no more..”Hey Sue, how are ya?”, which would lead a half hour to an hour telephone conversation between them, even before I was given the phone! So, so sad...no more visits, no more phone calls. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Joyce, and the Dimaggio family during this sad and difficult time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help, at any time. Joe would have done the same thing for us. God bless and may Joe rest in peace. - Posted by: Rick and Sue Ingleton (Co-worker/good friends) on: May 06, 2014

  • My deepest sympathy to you and your family. - Posted by: Marieta Reyes (friend of Joyce) on: May 06, 2014

  • Joyce and family, My Mom and I are truly sorry for your loss. Remember all the laughs and good times that you were all blessed to treasure. We are thinking about you. His light will always shine down on each of you to brighten up your days. - Posted by: Roxy Kerestes (Cousin) on: May 06, 2014

  • Joe was a friend and co-worker that I truly respected and he will be missed by many. Joe was always very giving and generous. I feel fortunate to have known Joe and will always remember the good times we had. My condolences go out to his family. - Posted by: Gord Delbridge (Friend/Co-worker) on: May 05, 2014

  • My sincere condolences to you and your family. - Posted by: Donna Martin (Co-Worker) on: May 05, 2014

  • We send our sincere sympathy to Joyce and family as well as to Mike and Sharon. We will continue to pray for peace for you at this difficut time. Take comfort in the wonderful memories you have. - Posted by: Marty and Betty Coombes (friends of Mike and Sharon DiMaggio) on: May 05, 2014

  • I was only a really close friend to Joe the past 10 years and all I can say is he was a very good friend to me and a genorous man. He was such an easy guy to get along with and I really enjoyed his company. My condolences go out to all his family. He will be greatly missed by all. - Posted by: wayne lewandoski (fellow retired city worker) on: May 04, 2014

  • Our sincere condolence may he rest in peace with no more pain - Posted by: Rolf and Caroline stripp (Family) on: May 03, 2014

  • Have known Joe all my life. A closer friend to the Matthews family than anyone else I know. Very sad to hear of his passing. My sympathies to Joyce and the family. - Posted by: Bill Matthews (Friend) on: May 03, 2014

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