Predeceased by his wife of 56 years Evelyn, in 2006 and his second wife Bertha in 2016, as well as son-in-law John Fata in 1995. Survived by his children: Louise Fata (Doug Hyde), Dave (Danette), Jane Allen (Steve), Mike (Anna), his grandchildren: Nick Fata, Andrea (Rob Gray), David Krisky (Reema), Danny Krisky (Courtney), Samantha Allen, Rob Allen (Allende), and great grandchildren: Devyn & Harper Gray, Maya & Louie Krisky, and many nieces and nephews.
Dad served in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1944-46. He worked as a Steam Engineer for Puritan Canners/Lipton’s until his retirement in 1990, living in East Vancouver and Burnaby until 2000 when he and Mom moved to West Kelowna. Dad was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He always had a smile on his face and was well loved by all who were fortunate enough to know him.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com
Arrangement entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna, BC 250-762-2299
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