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Dr. Frank Invidiata took up philanthropy in retirementBy Dominik KurekFrank spent time at theFrank to have a bypass heart sur-OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFFcharities he supported, such asgery, giving him six months to aby being part of their foodyear to live.Dr. Frank Invidiata, who supporteddrives.He said, Look, when its mynumerous Oakville charities, was not only aI think the true reason wastime, its my time. Im not look-father, but also a friend to his children.seeing the pleasure from theing for another three to fourInvidiata passed away Tuesday, May 3 atperson, its why he would do it.years. When Im ready to go, IllSunrise Senior Living. He was 80.He had a lot of friendships fromgo, his son said.We called him the chief. He was a truethe people in the Kerr StreetChristopher then addedcharacter, said one of his four children,and Salvation Army,proudly, his dad beat his doctorsChristopher. The real image of him is hisChristopher said.diagnosis by living a year andDr. Frank Invidiatapony tails and funny hats and pink socks.One of the things that stoodthree days.Born and raised in Toronto, Frank studiedout for Christopher was his father's ability to He won by three days, he said.medical science at the University of Torontoaccept.Christopher said his family has beenand was a private family physician for 30He accepted and enjoyed each day. Thats going through varying emotions sinceyears in Mimico.a tough thing when youre used to being a Franks passing.In 1995 he moved to Oakville after heworld traveller and going to fancy restau-Its a roller coaster of emotions. Wereretired. rants. It was humbling, Christopher said.reflecting on the good days, laughing at theHis new replacement, I think, for medi-Christopher reminisced about a time he memories, and the next thing your cryingcine, which is an act of giving and caring, wasspent with his father in his small room at the because its knowing youre not going to seeto help different organizations within thenursing home.each other until the next part of lifes jour-community and Kerr Street Ministries wasHe said to me, What more can you ask ney.one of the first he adopted, Christopherfor? He accepted the environment that he Frank died of heart complications. He wassaid.was in and the people there at Sunrise were married twice and had four children, three of Along with KSM, Frank, a son of a medi-really loving and caring. He appreciated the whom are adopted. His children are Mark,cal doctor himself, supported the Salvationvery simple things and he taught, in the past Christopher, Lia and Aaron. He was theArmy in Oakville and was a principal donor toyear, to accept the things that you cant grandfather of Shae, Caleb, Jordan, AJ,build Home Suite Hope, along with manychange and embrace the things you can.Breanne, Kia, Britt and Sydnee.other charities.Christopher said his father enjoyed the There will be a service of remembranceI think there was an inherent part of himsimple things in his later years.on Friday, May 6 at St. Judes Anglicanthat wanted to help the less fortunate. HePart of the new life experience, we saw Church, 160 William St., at 2 p.m. In lieu of didnt do it just by giving money. He wenthim change to teach the realities of life and flowers, donations may be made to Kerrthere, he spent time there, Christopherthe realities of aging.Street Ministries or the Salvation Army of said.A year ago, a cardiologist recommended Oakville.Unlock the door to active retirement living at Vistamere, Oakvillespatio walk-outs, with many opening on to the beautiful gardens in premier retirement residence.our courtyard.BoungThere will always be just one seating for breakfast, lunch and dinner eautifully decorated, from the casual elegance of the le toin our tastefully appointed dining room. Daily housekeeping and our professionally landscaped private courtyard, weve designed weekly linen service leave you free to enjoy the many activities Vistamere with a relaxed lifestyle in mind. Spacious studios, oneand day trips that are so popular with our residents.and two bedroom units are available to active seniors who want tomake the most of their retirement years. Half of our suites haveCall today for your personal tour. Wed love to have you join us!380 Sherin Drive, Oakville, Ontario(905) 847-1413www.vistamere.cawww.insideHALTON.com OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, May 5, 2011 8