Obituary of Gil Halikias

HALIKIAS, Gil Gil passed away at Scarborough General Hospital on Thursday, September 27, 2012 at the age of 92. He was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Lillian. Gil was the second oldest of seven children. He was born, grew up and married in New York City and Long Island. He served in the U.S. Air Force. In 1961 he moved to Toronto with one of the first pieces of film animation equipment and remained in that industry all his working life. Gil retired at 59 and spent many wonderful years in Naples, Florida. He enjoyed the challenge of projects at his daughter's cottage in Muskoka. He had a life-long interest in cars and car racing and U.S. politics. His animated opinions on life will be missed. Gil was a wonderful father and grandfather. Gil is survived by his son, Jim and his daughter, Carol (William) Sceviour, and grandson Jeff Sceviour and granddaughter Jen Sceviour of Vancouver. The family would like to thank the attentive staff at Extendicare, Scarborough. The family will receive friends at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME A.W. MILES CHAPEL LIMITED, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Davisville Avenue) from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, October 1. Private family service will be held. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.