NYCC life member Bob Velensky dies at 92

Bernard “Bob” Velensky, a life member of the North York Coin Club (NYCC), died in the early morning of June 4 at the age of 92.

Last May, Velensky was presented with a medal and framed certificate by NYCC President Bill O’Brien to honour the long-time collector as NYCC life member #33. He was in his 26th continuous year of membership at the time of his death this June.

A service was held at Benjamin’s Park Memorial Chapel on June 6.

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