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DARREN COSENTINO
Date of Passing: May 31, 2016
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DARREN COSENTINO Darren's family announces his peaceful passing in the early morning hours on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, following a fierce and courageous battle with cancer. Darren will be sadly missed but forever adored by his wife Sara Cosentino, parents Ramon and Doreen Cosentino, in-laws Bill and Mary Koonz, and brother-in-law John (Vivian) Koonz. Left to cherish Darren's memory are his many cousins, his very special Auntie Virginia Cosentino and Aunt Gertrude Hagman. Darren had a remarkable ability to draw laughter and energy from all those around him. He was a guy who had several nicknames, the most notable being The Cos'. Cos was the story teller when lounging with friends at the cottage, the educator / instigator when it came to paddle boarding, water skiing, swimming, wake boarding, fishing, hunting, cooking and scuba diving. He shared life experiences with enthusiasm and colourful detail with one single goal; to influence others. Forever generous with his time and resources he had profound impacts on so many people of all ages and abilities. Darren inspired people to tempt their comfort zone and live life to the fullest. He did this in a fashion that was thoughtful but unwavering. He did not back off or allow his friends to quit. Instead he extended a helping hand, more of his time and patience. Darren worked at Bison Transportation for 20 years. He earned considerable respect in his profession as he was a natural salesperson. The relationships he developed with colleagues fostered friendships with bonds tighter than family. Bison family. Darren was tireless in his pursuit for quality of life. Despite a shocking stage IV colon cancer diagnosis in January 2011 he defied all odds. Darren took an aggressive approach to treatment with a consistent request to "give me all you've got". Physicians and treatment teams responded with 46 rounds of chemo, more than half a dozen surgeries and countless medical appointments, MRIs, and CT scans in pursuit of life. In December of 2013 while snorkeling in Mexico Darren's heart stopped beating. For over 20 minutes he received CPR before four electric shocks restarted his heart, spent many days in a coma but miraculously he walked out of the hospital seven days later. Darren had an insatiable will to experience life to the fullest, not just extend time. At every medical visit Darren established deep connections with his treatment teams. He was polite but aggressive in his desires for life, and medical staff responded with incredible advocacy. A special thank you for the exceptional care and love provided by Dr. Pat Harris and her outstanding Grace CancerCare Team, Dr. Jeremy Lipchitz and his entourage of residency students, Dr. Jeff Mottola and physician teams in Cozumel, Miami, Toronto who all honoured Darren's wish to fight for life. Darren pursued the cottage lifestyle with an incredible array of interests; our Tresoor Point family will miss his culinary skills which were proud expressions of his Italian heritage. A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 6, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at Calvary Temple, 440 Hargrave. The family has the support of pallbearers, Sandy Burt, Michael Ludwick, Ken Loscerbo, Dean Fiorentino, Robert Penner, Trevor Fridfinnson, Shauna Arsenault, Matthew Hoffer and Paul Norris. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation towards the "Darren Cosentino Memorial Fund" at CancerCare Manitoba Foundation, 1160-675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9 or online at cancercarefdn.mb.ca THOMSON "IN THE PARK" 204-925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 02, 2016
Condolences & Memories (15 entries)
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I remember Darren at the Legion picnic as a very young child. His father was my cousin. I will miss him. Percy Cadman jr. - Posted by: Percy Cadman (friend of the son ) on: Jun 10, 2020
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Dear Ray & Doreen: We are VERY sorry to hear of your son's passing. Our sincere condolences. Lorraine & Garry Lang - Posted by: Lorraine & Garry Lang (old friends) on: Jun 12, 2016
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Sorry to hear about your loss. - Posted by: Peter & mother Guseppina Grande (Friends ) on: Jun 10, 2016
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Sorry for your loss. Our prayers & thoughts are with you. - Posted by: Tony & Maria Anania. (Friends ) on: Jun 10, 2016
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Condolences to Sara, Ray and Doreen and family. Great memories of Darren through our involvement in the Fratellanza Amatese. Hearing of Darren's impact on the lives of so many during the service was truly remarkable. He will be missed. Tony and Carmela Cianflone. - Posted by: Tony and Carmela Cianflone (Friends) on: Jun 07, 2016
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My thoughts and prayers are with you. Although I did not have the pleasure of meeting him, he has certainly touched the lives of so many in the Bison Family, and his legacy will live on. All the best. - Posted by: Christian Tardi (Bison Employee) on: Jun 07, 2016
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Our sincere condolences for your loss. We never had the pleasure of meeting but heard fond memories of him through our friends, Martina and Robert. - Posted by: Mary Ellen Walker and Jim Omland (Friends of Martina Cosentino and Robert Larson) on: Jun 06, 2016
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I remember playing soccer with Darren years ago for Charleswood. He was a wonderful teammate, very supportive and encouraging. Sorry to hear about your loss. Take care. John Wotton - Posted by: John Wotton (Soccer teammate) on: Jun 05, 2016
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My sympathies to you Sara and the entire family. Cos will always be an inspiration for the way life should be lived. - Posted by: Gil Grenier (Friend) on: Jun 04, 2016
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Sara, Bill & Mary, John & Vivian. Our deepest sympathies and prayers to you on the passing of Darren. He fought so hard. Ken has many memories of the deer hunts you have shared. May your memories help to ease your pain. - Posted by: Ken and Bev De Smet (friends) on: Jun 03, 2016
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Sincere condolences to Sara and all Darren's family and friends. I am honored to have been a part of Darren's medical team. Darren has been and will always be an inspiration to me and others in the medical field to strive to do better, improving not only survival, but quality of life, and 'zest' for life, as Darren so remarkably did, despite so many obstacles. - Posted by: Laura Dawson (Doctor) on: Jun 03, 2016
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Our deepest sympathies, Sara, Bill and Mary. We would only be with Darren for a few short days every fall but as his obituary so eloquently says, Darren made an impact. Darren was bigger than life and we were very saddened to hear of his passing. What a fighter! There will be a big hole in the deer hunting group! He wil never be forgotten! Take care Sara. - Posted by: John and Edna Van De Kerckhove (Friiends) on: Jun 02, 2016
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Our heartfelt thoughts go out to Sara. We will miss his energy, his laugh and how welcomed always he made us feel at Camp Cosentino. There will be no other man like Darren, he leaves a massive space behind and we will forever be inspired by remembering how he truly lived. We're so fortunate to have had a "Taste of Darren". Our hiking trail won't be same without him. Lyssa & Danny Dzama - Posted by: Lyssa & Danny Dzama (Friend) on: Jun 02, 2016
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Doreen and Ray: We are so sorry to learn of your son's passing. Wish we had known him. He sounds like a wonderful person. - Posted by: Carole and Ron Devion (Friends) on: Jun 02, 2016
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Our heart felt condolences Sara, from the Carriere family. We only met Darren once, but have never forgotten him. Of course, this was at the your lake cottage with our children. We remember how Darren just fascinated both Janelle and Justin with his stories and then our fishing excursion. Thanks for the great memories! - Posted by: Guy Carriere (Friend) on: Jun 02, 2016
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