joseph_viner
1948
Joseph Viner, BCom, died Nov. 29, 2014, one day before his 89th birthday. He is survived by Ruth, his beloved wife of 63 years, their four children, 10 grandchildren, and a great-granddaughter. Joe came to Queen’s after serving in the air force. After completing his degree, he worked for A. J. Freiman's Department Store in Ottawa for 14 years. At age 40, Joe became a real estate broker. He then co-founded Levinson-Viner Ltd., remaining president of the firm until his retirement in 1996. The company was known for real estate, insurance and property management but its great success was in syndications. Joe was a past President of the Ottawa Real Estate Board and the first Chairman of Viner Assets Inc. His friends and colleagues remember Joe for his graciousness, wisdom and integrity.