Statement from the Smorgon family
Victor Smorgon’s family are deeply saddened by his passing away peacefully in the early hours of this morning at the age of 96.¬†Victor adored his family, particularly his wife of 72 years, Loti, his children Ginny, Sandra (deceased), Vicki and Bindy and their husbands, his 15 grandchildren and their partners and his many great grandchildren.
He had an extraordinary life, emerging from humble beginnings in Tsarist Russia, emigrating to Australia with his family in 1927 and making his mark as a successful entrepreneur in a variety of business activities. He was always highly grateful to Australia for the opportunities this country afforded him and gave generously to hospitals, schools  and the arts, particularly in Victoria. A great Australian industrialist and a true family man, Victor is profoundly missed by his large family and we are all grateful for the kind words that have been conveyed to us today.
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