Gino Anthony Fera
December 7, 1927 – January 23, 2012
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Gino Fera, on January 23, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Olive, his 5 children, 15 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 28th at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 525 S. Slocan Street, Vancouver, B.C. Reception to follow in the church hall. Private family entombment. Flowers gratefully declined. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com.
“Ciao baby, I gotta fly”
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Marie & Family
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your father, please know that our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family during this difficult time.
John, America, Antonella & Joey Audia
Dear Tony and family,
I wish to express our deepest condolences on behalf of my family and my mom and dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
May God bless you and your family.
Franco Pastro & Family
Dear Rob and Family,
We wish to express our deepest condolences to you and your family and prayers to hjelp you through this difficult time.
God Bless
Patricia & Douglas Freeman
Dear Olive
Ken, Mike and I were so very sorry to hear of Gino’s passing.
We had the privilege of having Gino as our landlord for over 14 years.
I looked forward to his occasional visit to Havana Restaurant where we would have a chat over a coffee.
He was a true gentleman and will be truly missed.
June Bennett
Ken Conquer
Mike Abbott
Dear Mrs. Fera, Tony, Rose, Dan, Deb, Marie, Joe, Annabelle, Greg and Rob and all of the grandchildren.
We know the sadness you must all be feeling and our prayers and thoughts are with you. Mr. Fera was a wonderful person but what we will remember most was his smooth, cool raspy voice saying “take care of you – for me”! Well, take care Mr. Fera – until we meet again! Big hugs to you all. Much love…Laura, Keith and Julianna
Dear Olive,
Joyce joins me in extending our sinsere condolences on Gino’s passing to you and your family. In my working life I met many businessmen from one coast to the other and Gino was a standout with respect to business ethics, quality and customer service – all supported by you. I felt privileged that he called me “friend”.
Doug
Dear Olive,So so sorry to har of Ginos passing.I just had to write and tell you that some of my fondest memories of my life were with BBY hospital working.The best part was the peaple i had the pleasure of working with. There were good peaple great peaple,then the BEST Peaple, Gino and yourself are the BEST of the BEST. Not only the good times but some of the not so good times.you were there for the residents and patient but for most of my Staff as well.The hours and hours yourself and Gino lovingly put in almost makes me want to cry.You guys were not only the most caring,devoted community minded individuals i have met but the most reliable volunteers i have ever met. or had the pleasure of working with both before and after Burnaby Hospial. if God needs a couple of special Volunteers to due some fun jobs,but some one to due some not so fun ones he will call apon the best and that would be you two.I have heard our lord needs some advice on his heating cooling and air conditioning and pluming problems, He now has one of the BEST of the BEST to advise him. may God be with Gino,yourself and the rest of your wonder full family.
Love Honor and the up most of respect Dan Brown.
We are so sorry to hear of Gino’s passing. He was one of our favourite customers and he always brought a smile to everyone’s face when he visited us. Our most sincere condolences to Mrs. Fera (No 1 Mom) from your friends and family at Don Docksteader.
Olive,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I have many fond memories of you and Gino volunteering. Oh how we loved those bus trips!! Such generous hearts you both have. Take comfort in your family and the love that surrounds you.
All the best, Darilynn
I was saddened to learn of Gino’s death. He used to come into Sunbeam Appliance Service Company on West Broadway so many years ago (late 60′s) to visit my boss–all the staff liked to see his smiling face coming in the door. A lovely and personable man, positive and friendly and just great to be around.
Dear Olive and family,
I cannot say how sad and sorry of Gino’s passing. I know there will be a great void in all of your lives and certainly in all of the lives that Gino has touched. His fun-loving attitude was infectious and his heart was generous!
Dan put it best…..he and you together were the best of the best…amazing people with open and generous hearts, fantastic and reliable volunteers!
For me personally, I was priveledged to know you both outside of BUH as the ‘adopted’ family member. I will miss him!
Sincerely,
Carmen
Please accept my condolences for the entire Fera family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Phil LeDoux.
Uncle Gino,
I have been very fortunate in having an uncle like you and being made to feel like a part of your household for many summers. I grew up with your laughter, support, and guidance. You were always there to guide me, though at times I recall thinking, Oh no, not another long conversation but your kind words of wisdom helped to make me into the woman I became. You will remain in my heart as one of the best and no one can take all the memories that my heart holds. I will always remember the large table full of family, conversation and laughter, you at the head and Aunty Olive bringing plate upon plate of delicious food.
I am writing this little note to you, for though you have been called to God’s table I know you will be able
to read my farewell. I now have a grandchild to tell so many stories to, and relay all the things you taught me. So you see Uncle you will live on, not only in my heart but also in his.
To Aunty Olive, and Family,
I know there are no words that can ease your loss, but I wanted to let you know that each of you will always be in our hearts and our thoughts. We hope there will be some comfort in knowing that he will not be forgotten. We embrace you all and may these words sooth all of you, someone so special lives on in each and every one of you and the future Fera’s.
Love Joanne and Luigi, Thea and Mark, Sandro, and the little addition to the family Daman.
Dear Mrs. Fera, Marie and all the family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this saddest of times. We know Gino Fera will be missed by many. Our sincerest condolences to the whole of the Fera family.
Anna Accettura, Angela and family
Dear Olive and family,
I was very sad to hear about Gino’s passing. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Our prayers are with you and your family Love Marilena and Ove
Olive and Family
It always comes as a surprise to hear the sad news of Gino’s passing, even when we knew that he wasn’t in the best of health.
We are thankful that we recently had a pleasant visit with him.
Gino was one of our very special best friends and we will sorely miss him.
Our sincerest condolences, thoughts and prayers are with you Olive and Family.
Lovingly, Tony & Hazel
Rob, sorry to hear about the recent passing of your father. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Olive & family
To express our sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Helen, Delores & Lyall
Dear Olive and family,
Just a short note to say how sorry I was to hear of Gino’s passing. I know how big of a hole it creates in your life but at the same time gives some comfort in knowing your loved one is finally at peace.
Gino is a master father. I have learned so much more about what it means to really be there for your family by listening to the story of Gino Fera. He always drew me in with his charismatic personality and now as I read the stories and listen to the words from Tony and all the other relatives, it reinforces what I have always admired about Gino.
He is a profound positive influence that will live on.
Ciao baby … love ya!
Dave
Dear Olive and Family:
We were so sorry to hear of Gino’s passing. It was good to see
you at the service and experience the support of your family
and friends. We enjoyed the humour in Tony’s eulogy, and
also your grand-son’s. John sure related to the exercise equipment comment.
Much love from us.
John and Lorraine.
Dear Olive and Family, So very sorry to hear the news about Gino’s passing. Ron had kept us up to date on the medical issues but it is still
a shock to realize that he is gone.
Sincere sympathy from us all.
Dorothe Fera Paulik,Debbie and Jim Jennings,Steve Paulik
Dear Auntie Olive and Family:
Our condolences for the passing of your beloved Husband, and Father. We are so very sorry to have missed the service. If there is anything we can to please do not hesitate to ask.
Love you everyone,
Rob, Tammy, Hayley and Sara Simpson
Dear Aunty Olive, Tony, Rose, Danny, Deb, Marie, Joe, Annabelle, Greg and Robert;
It was a privilege to be with you at the memorial on Saturday. The service was a wonderful tribute to Gino and what an amazing father, husband, and grandfather he was as well as an incredible example of how to live life.
I will continue to pray for you, Aunty Olive, to be comforted in the days ahead.
Love Donna
I want to give you my most heartfelt condolences and wishes to the family. I wish you strength and comfort in knowing that he would be so proud of you today and always. My heart goes out to you. Warm regards and condolences, Love Antonella