Victor Zimbaro

2/13/2018

Passed away peacefully, with his family at his side, at home in Waterloo, Ontario on February 13, 2018.

Beloved husband of Lesley (née Whalen) and cherished father of Kayla and Victoria. Victor will be sadly missed by his mother Abbie, his bothers, Frank, Mike and Rick and the rest of the Zimbaro family. He is predeceased by his father Alfred.

Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at the The Royal Canadian Legion, 316 Marsland Drive in Waterloo, Ontario. A Memorial Service in Victor's place of birth will take place on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 11 a.m. at St. Gregory' s Church, 71 Estelle Street, Sault Ste. Marie. Everyone is welcomed to join the family downstairs for refreshments and snacks following the service.

32 Comments

Lesley zimbaro

2/16/2018 05:19:20 pm

You were a wonderful husband and father and will be truely missed everyday, the love we shared will be forever in my heart, missing your funny humour and the way you make me laugh love forever your wife...xoxo

Barb walls

2/17/2018 08:25:12 am

Hold onto the memories it will get you through the tough days at least they for me when my mom died yesterday condolence s Leslie and your girls

courtney wabigwan link

2/17/2018 01:37:21 pm

Love You Auntie ! Stay Strong, We may have had our differences, but uncle Vic always knew how to make me augh! expecially if he thought I being miserable and tried not to , he would find a way to make me smile. He is at peice now, no more pain, no more fighting! He had a great life he got to spend it with three beautiful woman, I dont think he would have asked for anything else! Love you guys keep your head up and make him proud! xoxoxoxo

Annette & Liam

3/4/2018 01:39:03 pm

Dear Lesley. We would like to express our sincerest condolences to you and the girls. It was an honour getting to know Victor. His humour and positive vibes will never be forgotten.

Kas

2/16/2018 05:30:15 pm

Victor was ALWAYS an encouragement to run into in the yard n talk "shop" with! It was always a joy to have him walk into the office, even after a tough day "on the roads" n at the stores for him, he was always giving of himself. A great loss! Miss ya driver! 😎

Deb (Genereux) Mobbs

2/16/2018 05:37:36 pm

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Lesley. Vic is, was and always will be a wonderful person! Sending our condolences. ♥️

Rachelle

2/16/2018 06:29:11 pm

Vic will be missed. So sorry for your loss.

Cindy Pyne

2/16/2018 06:52:49 pm

Lots of love to you Leslie and girls ..... srry for the loss of Victor may he rest well now

Robert Possamai

2/16/2018 06:58:44 pm

Rest in peace Vic

Tammy Jo Bootle

2/16/2018 07:06:51 pm

I am so sorry for your loss..you are all in my thoughts and in my heart❤.

Guy

2/16/2018 07:15:44 pm

My condolences to Lesley and the girls as well as all the family and friends .

Rachel Tremblay

2/16/2018 07:24:06 pm

My thoughts and prayers are with family at this sad time!! Very sad to hear Lesley, my thoughts are with you!!!

Jason Shewfelt

2/16/2018 08:27:57 pm

Vic you will be missed, we had a lot of laughs over the years..a lot of great memories. Rest in peace my friend......God bless.
Leslie, kayla and Victoria..very sorry for your loss....xoxoxo

Rachelle Savoie Vanderloo

2/16/2018 09:27:53 pm

Thoughts and prayers to the whole family, Thinking of you all at this time. The love and support you all showed for us is unforgettable, please know we are here in your time if need xo

Rita McLean

2/16/2018 09:36:49 pm

Sorry for you loss

Marc

2/16/2018 09:37:31 pm

I remember Victor back in the day, hanging out as teens in Sault Ste Marie. We had a lot of laughs. Very sad.

blanche bernard

2/16/2018 11:20:42 pm

very sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls.....R.I.P. VICTOR

Armin

2/16/2018 11:41:56 pm

Thoughts and prayers for Lesley and the family, going to miss him. Had a lot of great times and a lot of laughs.

Laura Zimbaro

2/17/2018 02:51:30 am

there are no words for this GREAT LOSS.
Victor was a sunny person who loved life and his family. I think anyone who was lucky enough to know him left an indelible mark on his heart.
He will watch over you from up there as he has always done. Power! R.I.P. Victor! Now you are with other Angels dear to you!
Love you

Rose, Luciano & family

2/17/2018 06:35:30 am

Victor will always be cherished for his kind and generous heart. Even as kids growing up together, Victor was a gentle soul with tons of love & compassion for us all. Lesley, Kayla and Victoria - we wish you much peace and comfort. To Frank, Mike, Rick and Aunt Abbey, we hope the wonderful memories of your brother and son will sustain you. With love

Barbara walls Sault Ste.Marie ont

2/17/2018 08:13:50 am

Abbie and the Zimbarrofamily I offer my deepest condolences to all of you on th loss of your beloved victor just hold onto those beautiful memories he left you embedded in your hearts God Bless

Dan Irwin

2/17/2018 08:16:29 am

Many great memories from long ago. RIP my friend you deserve it!!!!

Tony Chiarella

2/17/2018 09:11:58 am

My Sincere Condolences and Prayers to The Family.

Patti and Hannah Stefano

2/17/2018 09:36:40 am

Thinking of all family and friends at this time. Love and hugs to all. Victor you will be missed.

Ed tavares

2/17/2018 01:05:45 pm

I lost a friend and a brother he is and will be missed every day we will have some drinks in Cuba for u but it will never be the same

Karen Nedeau

2/17/2018 05:11:35 pm

I am so sorry to learn of Victor’s passing. I’ve known him throughout my childhood ‘Old Goulais Bay Road’. He was always so funny and kind. He will be missed by many. I hope the many loving memories you have help you through you’re pain.

Cheri and Bill Judd

2/17/2018 07:12:47 pm

Leslie and family words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. Victor was a great man . He will be truly missed! Hold on and treasure the wonderful memories you have!

andre gour

2/17/2018 07:29:55 pm

my sincerest condolences to my old buddy frank,,, and families,, sad sad sad

Lonnie Bernard

2/18/2018 02:07:06 pm

From his boisterous laugh, insatiable humor, unparalleled devotion, and gentle manner, there aren't enough in this world like Vic. I'll treasure the memories forever! My deepest condolences to Lesley, Kayla and Victoria! So very sorry for your loss!!

Amanda Faulkner

2/18/2018 08:00:05 pm

Victor was one in a million, he left his mark on everyone he met. Victor always thought of others and wanted to make them smile. I will miss his sense of humour most of all. I'm greatful that I got to call him my friend. Rest in peace my friend, you will be missed.

Rene

2/20/2018 09:24:19 am

My thoughts of lost love and companionship and a father is with you all in this sad time .Victor was and will always be a friend to me .we worked together and had a bond as drivers looking out for one another . God rest his sole and be with you all

Steven Spears

2/24/2018 07:53:23 pm

Victor was a jokester he always made me laugh. He will be missed RIP victor

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