Domenic Frank BELVEDERE

OBITUARY DOMINIC FRANK BELVEDERE 1915 - 2007 In Montreal on September 2, 2007 at the age of ninety-one years passed away Dominic Belvedere survived by his loving wife of 67 years Viola his children Wayne (Linda Tait), Brian (Carol Beshwaty) and Linda (Late Ted Goodwin), grandchildren, Gregory (Tracy Hume), Bradley (Jennifer Neville), Marc, Adam, Shannon (Scott Sjoholm), great-grandchildren, Glenn & Danielle. Predeceased by his brothers Michael, Joe, Jimmy, Tony and Hubert and his sister Carmella, survived by his sisters, Lena, Lucy and Adelina and numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews and families. A prominent business man in Montreal who had a passion for flowers and gardening stemming from his early childhood he started his career with the T. Eaton Company where he was manager of the flower and garden supplies, fruit and vegetables departments for many years. Looking for new opportunities he joined Morgan's in the oriental carpet department achieving top sales status. Being a true entrepreneur, he founded Belvedere Television and Television Engineering in the early 50s when televisions first came to Montreal. He then returned to his true love of flowers and founded Don Belvedere Florist in which he was involved till his 89th year. During his business career he was actively involved in the Canadian Italian Community serving as President of C.I.B.P.A. for 2 terms from 1975 to 1978. He was also strongly affiliated with the Casa D'Italia Association and the Order Sons of Italy. He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. The family will receive condolences at 1255 Beaumont Mont-Royal, Qc On Wednesday, September 5 from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday from 10 a.m. followed by commemorative service at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of the Complex. Published in the Montreal Gazette from 9/4/2007 - 9/5/2007