It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of beloved wife, mother and nonna. Rosa passed away, in her 84th year, leaving behind Giuseppe, her cherished husband of 51 years. Adored mother of Vito (Wanda) Tolone, Tony (Shelly) Tolone, Teresa (Domenic) Di Francesco, Mary (Charlie) Cifani and Lisa (Darryl) Tolone. Much loved nonna of Terena, Erica, Jonathan, Torre, Nick, Cassandra, Natalie, Luca, Daniel and Sara. Dear sister and sister in-law of the late Salvatore, Barbara Maccaroni and Antonio and Maria Tolone. Rosa will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Visitation at BAY GARDENS FUNERAL HOME, William
J. Markey Chapel, 947 Rymal Rd. E., on Wednesday and Thursday from 5 - 9 p.m. Vigil prayers Thursday at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, February 11, 2011 at All Souls Church at 10:00 a.m. Entombment to follow at Holy Sepulchre cemetery in Burlington.
A Golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands to rest God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.
Beric, Sandra 1952-2011
Peacefully at St Peters Hospital on February 11, 2011 at the age of 58. Beloved wife of Milan. Adored mother of Alex, Tanja (Raffaele), Milena (Anthony). Cherished daughter of the late Al and Gloria Koszalka. Much loved sister of David (Henia), Debra (John) and Barbara. Visitation at BAYGARDENS FUNERAL HOME William J Markey on Sunday February 13, 2011 from 12noon until 2pm. Chapel service in the funeral home at 2:00pm.
ROSSINI, Alexander Peter 1922-2011
ROSSINI, Alexander Peter
Peacefully at the Juravinski Hospital, Hamilton on Thursday, February 10, 2011, in his 89th year. Loving brother to Anne Rossini. Beloved uncle to Judy Rossini (Ken Sloan), Penny Rossini (Larry Hambly), Rita Damiani (Gary Lamb), Robert Damiani (Carolyn Hines) and Ricky Rossini (Suzanne Hiltz). Also surviving are numerous great nieces and nephews and two great-great nephews. Alex grew up with his loving family and is predeceased by his mother Chiarina , father Enrico, sister Albina and her husband Tullio and brothers’ Jerry and his wife Sally, Ozzie, Alex’s twin-brother Joseph and Vincent. Special thanks to the ICU at the Juravinski Hospital.
Rite of Committal at Holy Sepulchre cemetery , Burlington.
Ashley, Daphne Grace 1915-2011
Peacefully at Idlewyld Manor on Sunday February 6, 2011. Daphne Grace Ashley in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late John Ashley. Loving mother of Peter (Robin), Rosemary (John) and Michael (Lyn). Dearest grandmother of eight grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. Dear sister of Don of England and predeceased by her sister Pauline. Daphne was a lifelong volunteer at the Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital.
At the request of the deceased their will be no public visitation. Cremation has taken place. A private family service will be held at BAY GARDENS FUNERAL HOME 1010 Botanical Drive, BURLINGTON (905) 527-0405. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Bobel, Andrzej 1965-2011
It is with great sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Andrzej Robert Bobel after a courageous battle with leukemia. Surrounded by his family and friends he died at the Juravinski Hospital on Thursday, February 17th, 2011 in his 46th year. Beloved husband of Lilla. Loving father of Matthew. We will miss you every day, and love you.
Visitation at BAY GARDENS FUNERAL HOME – “William J. Markey Chapel”, 947 Rymal Rd E, HAMILTON (905.574.0405) on Monday, February 21, 2011 from 6-9 pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 from St. Stanislaus Roman Catholic Church (Polish Church) at 10:00 am. Interment at Our Lady of the Angels cemetery. Vigil for the deceased on Monday at 7:30 pm.
Cino, Luigi 1929-2011
With great sorrow and with his loving family by his side, we announce the passing of our father on Tuesday, February 15th, 2011 in his 83rd year.
Beloved husband of Calogera (Lena) Bonomo. Cherished father of Charlie (Pat) and Frances (Mark) Greco.
Will be greatly missed by his loving grandchildren, and Nonno to Ryan, Lanaya and Marcus.
Predeceased by his parents Pierina and Calogero Cino and in-laws Alphonso and Calogera Bonomo.
Dear brother of Salvatore Cino and family, Gaetano Cino and late Antoniette, dear sister Calogera LaMantia and family all from Italy, and the late brother Nicolo Cino and family of Germany.
Brother-in-law of Salvatore Bonomo and family, Giuseppe Bonomo and family, and Pietro Bonomo.
He will be forever remembered for his passion of gardening and his enormous fig trees.
Visitation will take place at BAY GARDENS FUNERAL HOME – “William J. Markey Chapel”, 947 Rymal Rd E, HAMILTON (905.574.0405) on Thursday, February 17th, 2011, and Friday, February 18th, 2011, from 5pm-9pm. Funeral Service will take place in the Bay Gardens Chapel on Saturday, February 19th, 2011 at 10am. Entombment to follow at Holy Sepulchre cemetery , Our Lady of Victory Mausoleum, Burlington.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Lung Association of Canada.
Costantini, Arduino 1928-2011
Son of the late Bernardo and Giuseppina Costantini. Beloved husband and best friend of Dina Costantini. Cherished father of Josie and Mike De Paola, Nancy Miele, Ben and Maria Costantini. Adored Nonno of Angela and Angelo Di Salvo, Sam and Carol De Paola, Nick and Stacey Miele, Sarah and Joe Salerno, and Lisa and Ben Jr. Costantini. Great grandfather to Michael and Francesco De Paola and Ferdinando Salerno. Dear brother of the late Giovanni Costantini , the late Phillipo (Amelia) Costantini, Carlo (the late Adargisa) Costantini, the late Giovanni (Tina) Costantini and Amelia (Luigi) Marchei in Italy. Survived by many nieces and nephews in Canada, Italy and the United States. Special thanks to the ICU at Juravinski Hospital, 3rd and 5th floors, Nurse Carol, Nurse Kim, Dr. Hunt and Dr. Tougas. Many thanks to family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at BAY GARDENS FUNERAL HOME "William J. Markey Chapel" 947 Rymal Rd E. (between Upper Gage & Upper Ottawa) HAMILTON (905-574-0405) on Tuesday, February 15th from 5-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday February 16th, 2011 at Incarnation Parish, 400 Pottruff Rd. N., Hamilton. Entombment to follow at Bayview Mausoleum, Burlington.
Fimognari, Luciano Daniele 1983-2011
Live a good life.
And in the end it is not the years in the life,
it's the life in the years.
Beloved son of Enzo and Kristi Fimognari, dear brother to Giordano (Giulia), Roberta (Michael) and Allessandro (Shawna). Grandson of Salvatore and Immacolatta Galluzzo and the late Jeanne Palfrey. Uncle to Milana, Gabriela and Enzo. Survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Relatives and friends may call at BAY GARDENS FUNERAL HOME – "William J. Markey Chapel", 947 Rymal Rd E, HAMILTON (905.574.0405) on Wednesday, February 16th, 2011, from 5pm-9pm and Thursday, February 17th, 2011, from 5pm-9pm. Vigil prayers will be held Thursday at 8:30pm. His life will be celebrated in a Funeral Mass at St Margaret Mary Catholic Church (20 Idlewood Ave, Hamilton), on Friday, February 18th, 2011 at 11am. Entombment to follow at Bayview Mausoleum in Burlington.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Asthma Society of Canada.
Kosakowski, Renata 1944-2011
Kosakowski, Renata (Renee)
Peacefully on Thursday May 12, 2011, at the Carpenter Hospice. Renata Kosakowski in her 68th year. Beloved wife of Stan Kosakowski. Dear sister of Danny Radojkovich (Regina). Dearest aunt of 8 nieces and nephews. Renata was a retired and lifelong employee of the Bank of Montreal.
At the request of the family their will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. The family will gather at St. Francis Xavier Parish (304 Highway #8, Stoney Creek) at 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday May 18, 2011 at St. Francis Xavier Parish (304 Highway 8 Stoney Creek ON) and a memorial mass will follow at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Carpenter Hospice, C.C.A.C or to the charity of your choice. Special thanks to all the nurses and staff at C.C.A.C and everyone at the Carpenter Hospice for their compassionate and excellent care. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to BAY GARDENS FUNERAL HOME, BURLINGTON (905-527-0405)
Johnston, Graham 1943-2011
Johnston, Graham Paul
passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at the Norfolk General Hospital with his loving family by his side, after a hard fought battle with Cancer. Beloved husband of Connie. Loving father of Scott (his Fiancee Lisa) and Steven. Godfather to Jim. Also remembered by his many nieces, nephews and cousins. Sadly missed by best friends Alex Hamilton, Gordon Boker, Orval Rice and many other friends. Graham was a long time employee of C.N. Rail and a loyal legion member for 25 years. He will be greatly missed for his sense of humour, generosity and loving spirit.
Visitation will be held at BAY GARDENS FUNERAL HOME, 1010 Botanical Drive (across from BAYVIEW cemetery & MAUSOLEUM), BURLINGTON (905-527-0405) on Monday, May 16, 2011 from 7-9pm and on Tuesday, May 17, from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 18 at 11am in the Bay Gardens Chapel. Entombment to follow at Bayview Mausoleum. Donations in honour of Graham may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Lung Association or to the charity of your choice.
Baxmeier, Heinrich Friedhelm 1936-2011
After a brave and courageous battle with cancer, on Monday, May 23, 2011 at Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Gerda; loving father of Michael (Karen), Karen (Normand) cherished Opa of Eric and Stephanie. Dear brother of Erika (Peter), and Gerhard (Rita), and uncle of many nieces and nephews. Friedhelm was born in Bunde, Germany and immigrated to Canada in 1961. We wish to express our deepest gratitude to the caring staff of Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice would be appreciated by the family. Friends will be received at BAY GARDENS FUNERAL HOME – “William J. Markey Chapel”, 947 Rymal Rd E, HAMILTON (905.574.0405) Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm
A Funeral Service for Friedhelm will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church on Thursday May 26, 2011 at 10 am 104 Hughson Street North Hamilton.
Hinchcliffe, Joseph Thomas 2010-2011
The family is saddened to announce the peaceful passing of Joseph on April 20, 2011 at McMaster University Hospital. Loving son of Mark Hinchcliffe and Lisa MacDonald. Cherished brother of Ethan and Jack. Joseph will also be sadly missed by all his family and friends. A special thank you to all the doctors, nurses and staff at McMaster University Hospital for their care and compassion during this difficult time. The family will receive friends at BAY GARDENS FUNERAL HOME – “William J Markey Chapel,” 947 Rymal Rd E., HAMILTON (905-574-0405) on Wednesday, April 27th 2011 from 1-2 pm. A Celebration of Joseph’s life will follow in the Bay Gardens Chapel at 2pm. Cremation has taken place. Donations may be made in Joseph’s memory to the McMaster University Hospital- Mitochondria Disease Research.
