In loving memory of Nick Naneff, 88 years and 8 months, who passed away Friday, June 6th, 2008 at the Sudbury Regional Hospital. Nick Naneff was born and raised in Bulgaria and graduated in Civil Engineering from the University of Karlsrube in Germany. In 1951 he arrived in Canada with no money and a very limited knowledge of the English language. Settling in Sudbury Nick, as he is known by all his friends and associates, worked as an employee of one of the local mining companies for a short time. Recognizing the opportunities in the Construction Industry in Northern Ontario he started a small block plant with one employee, in 1952, and incorporated in 1953. In 1957 Nick was joined by his wife Gina, from Germany and they built their home on the north shore of Lake Ramsey. Nick is the beloved husband of Gina (Stolz) Naneff of Sudbury. Survived by 2 sons, Boris (wife Paula) and their daughter Brielle, and Alexander (wife Wendy) and their children Kurtis and Derek. Nick was devoted to his work, he had great determination and outstanding skill. He lived his life to the Rotary motto of “service above self“ and was always happy to share his successes with Sudbury, as seen during his 50th wedding anniversary and his 85th birthday when he asked his many well wishers to show their support through substantial donations to Vale Inco Living with Lakes Centre and the Samaritan Centre. Active in community affairs, Nick is Past President, Honouary Member and Paul Harris Fellow of the Rotary Club of Sudbury, a member of the Sudbury & District Chamber of Commerce, Past Director of the Sudbury Theatre Centre, supported community groups & organizations and was past President of the Ready Mixed Concrete Association of Ontario. His hobbies were his family and home, fishing and horses. Through hard work, dedication to the needs of customers, imagination and foresight, Nick has expanded the operation until today Rainbow Concrete Industries Limited is the largest, most modern of its kind in Northern Ontario. Nick was a man of great vision and optimism. Rainbow Concrete Industries Limited, Granite Prestressed Concrete Limited and Skead Transport Inc., employs, a safe, happy, productive, cooperative workforce, all committed to the Rainbow Creed: Customers. What did we do for them today? One Hundred percent quality products and services. Never forget to work safely. Cost consciousness makes us competitive. Repairs, maintenance & good housekeeping keep us running safely. Everything is done right the first time! No re-work! Training is the way to productivity. Everyone supports each other to achieve the results. Funeral Visitation in the LOUGHEED FUNERAL HOME, 252 Regent St. at Hazel St., Tuesday, June 10, 2008 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Cremation at the Parklawn Crematorium. Donations to Cambrian College Sustainable Energy Centre in lieu of flowers would be appreciated.
