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A New Beginning-the Sorbara Family

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On June 6, 2018 family and friends lost a special person,  my Brother-In Law Jerry Sorbara at 51 years old.  For seven years Jerry battled cancer but at the end the cancer won the war and took a great man, father, dedicated employee at Eaton and friend to many.  Jerry was a kind person, he put everyone ahead of his needs and would drop what he is doing to help someone in need.  Above all else he loved his wife Katrina and his three young boys Charlie 13, Nick 11 and Michael 9.   He pushed through the cancer and survived as long as he could for them.  Even during his last few days with us he never gave up hope.  
Why am I setting up this fund page?  For My Nephews. Sometimes in life you spend time with your family, take care of others and enjoy life but you neglect to prepare for the future.   Jerry left future plans to support the kids too late.  He was disqualified from all life insurance policies and had basic coverage from work and to top it off his benefits will run out in three months. 
About the family.  Katrina, dedicated wife, mother and friend to Jerry decided years ago to have a part time career in quality assurance because she wanted to be there for the kids and later had to spent time taking care of Jerry.  She will have to work full time and find support for the kids.  She is a very special person and the best Sister-In Law.   Charlie, Nick and Michael ( he is a hand full), are traumatized because they lost their father and life guide.  They are wonderful intelligent kids that enjoy playing video games, sports, art, music and spending time with friends.   
My family and I are supporting them by giving them our time, take the kids out and spend time with them.  My plan is raise money for their future education and to have a good start in life.  Please help if you can and if not, thank you for reading this story and pass it on.  

Quote from Charlie at his dads funeral “Uncle Vince, who’s going to teach me to shave?”

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Vince
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Organizer and beneficiary

Vince Pietrantonio
Organizer
Burlington, ON
Katrina Sorbara
Beneficiary

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