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VINCENZO ANTONIO FARINA

Date of Passing: Aug 09, 2014

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VINCENZO ANTONIO FARINA It is with deep sadness we announce the sudden peaceful passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Vincenzo Antonio Farina on August 9th, 2014, at the age of 76 at St. Boniface Hospital ICU ward. Vincenzo is survived by his wife Teresa of 54 years, daughter Maria (Bart) Anderson, son Joe (Mavis), and daughter Rose; grandchildren Christina and Jenna, sisters Rosina (Tony) and Maria; nieces; nephews and extended family. Prior to Vincenzo's illness, he was employed with Griffin Steel Company in Transcona. Vincenzo was a loving father, husband, grandfather and friend to all. He enjoyed gardening and his daily walks. A special thank you to everyone at the Seven Oaks Dialysis unit doctors and nurses at the St. Boniface Hospital ICU, WFPS responders, as well as Vincenzo's sister Rosina and all her family for all their support and help and all our extended family. Funeral Services will take place at Holy Rosary Church, 510 River Avenue, on Thursday, August 14th, 2014, at 11:00 a.m., with a viewing at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation or Kidney Foundation of Canada. GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery (204) 222-3241 Condolences may be sent to www.greenacresfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 12, 2014

Condolences & Memories (18 entries)

  • Thinking of you so deeply today and everyday. Love forever Maria. - Posted by: Maria Anderson and Bart Anderson and Rambow and Bambi (Daughter and family pets) on: Mar 27, 2016

  • Today is my birthday. A special one. Thinking a lot about you today and miss you are not here to be with me on my special day. I have all my wonderful memories of when you were here to celebrate with me and others. I am so blessed with all your wisdom kindness and your helping healing hand you gave me. Love you forever. Maria - Posted by: Maria Anderson and Rambow (Daughter and family pet) on: Nov 18, 2015

  • Hi grandpa, it's coming up to a year since you have left us, I just want you to know you are in my heart forever. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you. I know you would be proud of me. You were and forever will be my best friend. I love you- Love forever and always; Christina - Posted by: Christina Farina (Granddaughter ) on: Jul 28, 2015

  • We wish you were here today even for just a little while so we could say Happy Birthday "Dad" and see your beautiful smile. The only gifts today will be the gifts you left behind; The laughter, joy and happiness... precious memories... the best kind. Today we will do our very best to try and find a happy place... struggling to hide our heavy heart and the tears from our faces. We sit quietly and look at your picture thinking of you with love; hoping you're doing ok in Heaven up above. May the angels hold you close and sing you a happy song... and we will be sending wishes to you today and all year long. LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU DAD - Posted by: Rose Farina and family (Daughter, wife and family) on: Feb 11, 2015

  • To my loving Father, Friend, my guardian angel..Today is your birthday... I would give anything to be with you today. Words cannot express how much I love you and miss you. You will be in my heart forever. Love you today and every day. I miss you so much. Love Maria and Bart, Rambow and Czarnya. - Posted by: Maria and Bart Anderson (Daughter and Son-In-Law) on: Feb 10, 2015

  • Hi Dad we all miss you, thinking of you always. - Posted by: Joe Farina (Son) on: Dec 28, 2014

  • Dad it has been one month since we have lost you. WE MISS YOU SO MUCH DAD. Love Rose :( - Posted by: Rose Farina (Daughter) on: Sep 09, 2014

  • My condolences to the Farina family. I worked with Vince in the Cleaning department for 10 years. He was a nice man who would literally give you the shirt off his back. He used to share stories with me about working with his father in Italy. He will be missed. Sincerely, Ron Wickler - Posted by: Ron Wickler (co-worker at Griffin Steel) on: Aug 14, 2014

  • I am saddened by the news of your dad's passing. My deepest condolences to you and your family. - Posted by: Patty Golas (friend and past co-worker of Rose) on: Aug 14, 2014

  • Deepest condolences to the Farina family. I worked with Vince at Griffin and can speak for many when I say he was respected as not only a hard worker but a sincerely nice man. I personally have missed his smile as he would light up when he saw you. He for one will be happily remembered! - Posted by: Don Grant/ Tracey Mula (Worked together at Griffin) on: Aug 14, 2014

  • Condolences to Joe and family. Thinking of you and your family during this hard time. - Posted by: turnout crew (Co-workers of joe) on: Aug 14, 2014

  • My sincerest condolences, Maria. Having lost both of my parents last year, I know what you are going through. My heartfelt sympathy to you and all of your family. Take care. Leslie - Posted by: Leslie Sebastian Hardy (schoolmate of Maria's) on: Aug 13, 2014

  • Your friendly smile will be truly missed at the seven oaks dialysis unit. I enjoyed the many talks we had in the waiting room..May you rest in peace my friend....Regards fellow dialysis patient - Posted by: Brian Meaden (friend) on: Aug 13, 2014

  • We will miss the friendly hellos when he took his daily walks. Thinking of the family at this time. - Posted by: Transcona Jaycees Daycare Staff (Neighbour) on: Aug 13, 2014

  • So saddended to hear the news of your loss. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Find comfort in each other's arms and memmories at this difficult time. - Posted by: Snezana MacKenzie (friend and past co-worker of Rose) on: Aug 13, 2014

  • My sincere condolences to the Farina family! My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this tough time! - Posted by: Arlene McCann-Solberg (Friend of Rose) on: Aug 13, 2014

  • Deepest condolences to Teresa and family. Our prayers are with you. - Posted by: Don and Yvonne Trann (long time neighbour) on: Aug 13, 2014

  • R.I.P Mr. Farina. Deepest condolences to Maria, her Mom and the family. Saying a prayer for all of you. - Posted by: michael griffin (friend to his daughter maria) on: Aug 12, 2014

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