In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar 

 

Fred A. Fimio

 

Stoker 1st Class, V60448, RCNVR

 

Born: 31 Jan 1925          

 

Died: 30 Sep 2025, Barrie, Ontario, Canada

 

Served in the RCNVR 15 May 1944 - 03 Jan 1946

 

FIMIO, Fred A. - passed away peacefully at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at the age of 100. Fred is survived by his sons Levi and Micheal Fimio; grandchildren Jesse and Dustin Fimio. Fred was a WWII D-Day Veteran and survivor who enjoyed collecting antiques and WWII memorabilia. Fred was also one of North America’s leading authorities on Japanese Samurai and Swords, writing several books on the subject. He was also founder and owner of the Japanese Sword Society of Canada. Friends and family will be received at Legacy Funeral Home 55 Cedar Pointe Drive, Barrie (parking and entrance on Hwy 400 side of building) on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 for a Memorial Visitation from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Legacy Funeral and Cremation Services)

 

Service info:

HMCS MULGRAVE

HMCS NEPSYA

HMCS CARAQUET

HMS WHITAKER - A Royal Navy Captain Class Frigate

 

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(FAF001) Ordinary Seaman Fred Fimio

(FAF002) Stoker 1st Class Fred Fimio

(FAF003) Fred Fimio and his brother Gordon Fimo

(FAF004) Fred Fimio

 


 

Article of Fred Fimio and his two brothers Gordon and Phil.  Fred joined the RCNVR and his brothers the RCAF


 

   

(Left) Rose Fimio with portraits of 2 of her sons on the mantle behind her

(Right) Pilot Officer Philip Fimio, RCAF

 

Flying Officer Gordon Fimio with Pilot Officer Philip Fimio

 


 

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