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1933
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2022
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Milan Zigante Obituary
Mr. Milan Zigante, age 88 years, passed away in St. Joseph's Care Group on Thursday, January 6, 2022 after a long battle with cancer. Milan was born in Motovun, Istria, Croatia on November 6, 1933, the son of Anton and Antonia Zigante. He came to Canada when he was 20 years old, settling in Fort William. Milan worked in Forestry before working for United Grain Growers, from where he retired. He loved to cook, especially his famous pasta, for family, friends and coworkers. Milan enjoyed fishing, hunting, spending time at the casino and his daily coffee with friends at McDonalds. His greatest joy was found in time spent with his family. Milan is survived by his children Leonard (C.J.) Zigante and Susan Zigante, granddaughter Cheryl (Dale Garriock) Woodbeck, great grandchildren Brady and Emery, brother Petar and sister Paulina, as well as by numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was predeceased by his wife Margaret as well as by numerous siblings in Croatia. Cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, memorials to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
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Len Zigante
January 12, 2022
Len Zigante
January 12, 2022
Len Zigante
January 12, 2022
Len Zigante
January 12, 2022
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Len Zigante
January 12, 2022
Len Zigante
January 12, 2022
It's been so hard since you passed dad; I miss you so much. You spring unbidden into my mind at all hours of the day and night, bringing tears and memories every time. I constantly hear your voice in my head speaking my name, see your face, and recall snippets of you from the most trivial of times dating back to when I was but a child. I never knew until your passing how big the place you occupy in my heart is; overwhelming yet embracing all others.
You were never fast to judge or condemn, always calm and the voice of reason. You were the kindest, sweetest, most loveable man I've ever known, and now you are gone.
I feel so much pain knowing you have left us yet relief that anguish you suffered during your final days is gone. I so wish I could have spent so much more time with you treasuring our every moment together, if only the leagues between us were not so great. Now that distance has changed, and become insurmountable...
I love you dad, more than anyone including myself ever knew. While it may take years before I will ever be okay with your passing, I am happy to know you are now at peace, and pain-free. For me, your memory shall always endure.
Robert Lemay
January 11, 2022
A true gentleman and a good fisherman
Norma and Norman/Derek and Claudia
January 8, 2022
To - The Zigante Family,
With fond memories of dear Milan. He was the best!
Antony Lovric
January 8, 2022
Going to miss Milan. He was a good friend of my father and kind hearted.
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