Gabriel Ottorino Cicchi Jr.
February 27, 1962 - May 7, 2001
Funeral arrangements by Friscolanti Funeral Chapel
Suddenly, after a lengthy illness, in his 40th year.
Gabriel Jr., loving and devoted son of Gabriel and Rosalie Cicchi. Dearest grandson of Giuseppina and the late Ernesto Cicchi, Antonilia and the late Ottorino Gris. Dear brother of Deborah and her husband Luciano Cacioppo, Ernest Cicchi and his wife Felina, Peter John Cicchi and his wife Nina, Daniella and her husband Dennis Piccolotto. Adoring uncle of Angelica, Victoria, Aurora, Gabriel, Anthony and Ernie Jr. Dearest friend of Stephanie Chambers. Gabriel will be sadly missed by his many dear aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Visitation at the FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James), Wednesday 2-9 p.m. Vigil Prayers Wednesday at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass Thursday 10 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, with interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Donations to the St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation, Gabe's Fund, would be appreciated.
Bill Lanza
July 21, 1947 - May 14, 2001
Funeral arrangements by Friscolanti Funeral Chapel
Suddenly, at his home on Monday, May 14, 2001 in his 54th year.
Bill Lanza, beloved husband and best friend of Judy (nee Treen). Devoted and loving father of Janelle Huffman, Jessie, Rosie and Angie. Adoring grandfather of Jordan and Madeline. Dear son of Mary and the late Alfonse Lanza. Son-in-law of Elizabeth and the late Carman Treen. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Alfonse and Rosalind, Lucille and Martyn, John Treen, Peter and Roxy Treen. Bill will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Bill was a music teacher with the Halton Separate School Board with over 25 years service and was a musician in Hamilton for many years.
Visitation at the Friscolanti Funeral Chapel, 43 Barton Street East (near James) on Wednesday 7-9 p.m., Thursday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Vigil Prayers Thursday at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass Friday 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church with interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre cemetery.
Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. "A man of many passions, he was devoted above all to his family and his music. His love, deep knowledge and mastery of the guitar were inspired and inspiring. Music was his gift and he passed it on to his children and shared it with many."
Michele DiIorio
March 3, 1927 - May 30, 2001
Funeral arrangements by Friscolanti Funeral Chapel
Peacefully, surrounded by his family, at the Hamilton General Hospital on Wednesday, May 30, 2001, in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Maria (D’Ortenzio). Dearest father of Garry DiIorio and his wife Lori, Tony DiIorio and his wife Joann. Adoring Nonna to Stephanie, Michael, Chelsey, Tonya and Carla. Devoted son and son-in-law of the late Cosimo and Maria-Carmela DiIorio and the late Geremia and Almerinda D’Ortenzio. Dear brother and brother-in-law of the late Giuseppina and Antonio Manganiello, the late Giuseppe and Maria DiIorio, Ada and the late Bruno DiIorio, Rita and Gennaro Politano, Luigi and Rosalia D’Ortenzio, Chris and Reilde Monaco. Michele will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, and his dog and faithful companion Blacky.
Special thank you to the nursing staff at the Hamilton General Hospital 8 South for their gentle care and support and thank you to Dr. R. Anastasio Jr. and staff. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Visitation at the FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, Barton Street East (near James) Saturday and Sunday 4-9 p.m. Vigil prayers Sunday at 8:30 p.m. Funeral Mass Monday 10 a.m. at Assumption Church (Highway 20), Stoney Creek with entombment to follow at Holy Sepulchre cemetery.
Beverley Ann Emery
January 24, 1961 - July 3, 2001
Funeral arrangements by Friscolanti Funeral Chapel
Went to join her son Adam in heaven, in her 41st year. Beverley will be sadly missed by Robin and her children Justin, Alisha and their dog Mandy. Loving daughter of George and Mary Wynne and daughter of the late Wendy Wynne. Daughter-in-law of Bill and the late Gloria Emery. Loving granddaughter of Esther Wynne and the late George Wynne. Dear sister and sister-in-law of John, Theresa and Jim Duchesne, Paul Clayton and Sharon, Mike and Judy and Terry. Beverly will be sadly missed by her many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and neighbours.
Friends may call at the Friscolanti Funeral Chapel 43 Barton Street East (near James), Wednesday 5-9 p.m. Vigil Prayers Wednesday at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass Thursday 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Church with Interment to follow at Resurrection cemetery. Donations to McMaster Hospital Brain Tumour Clinic would be appreciated.
Albert Moro
1908 - September 1, 2001
Funeral arrangements by Friscolanti Funeral Chapel
Peacefully on Saturday, September 1, 2001 at St. Joseph’s Hospital surrounded by his family. Dear husband of the late Inez (DiFilippo).
Cherished father of Madeline and Joe Ricci, Linda and Peter Ferrie, and John with whom he resided. Dearly loved and devoted grandfather of Kara and Lino DiGennaro, Elyse and Tony Tassone, Marisa and Sean Davidson, Marc, Joel, Kristin, Ryan and Scott. A very special great grandfather to the light of his life, Alexa, and newly born Nicholas. Al will be sadly missed by his devoted brother Jack and Flo, sister-in-law Helen Moro, brother-in-law Philip and Pauline DiFilippo, sister-in-law Florence Krusto. Predeceased by his brothers Hugh, Lino, and sisters Lee Toppings and Elsie Males and also be his sisters-in-law Elsa Moro, Eva Roberts and brothers-in-law Matt Krusto, Anthony DiFilippo, Adam DiFilippo, Len Toppings and Bruce Males. Also left to mourn their beloved uncle are many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at the Friscolanti Funeral Chapel 43 Barton Street E (near James) on Tuesday September 4, 2001 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Vigil Prayers will be on Tuesday at (time to be added later). Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. John The Baptist Church (King and Edgemont) on Wednesday September 5th at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre cemetery.
For those who wish so, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation would be appreciated by the family. The family is much comforted by and thankful for the exemplary and compassionate care that was shown by Dr. Joe McMullan and the nursing staff of both Cardiac Care and Intensive Care Units.
Peter Esposto
February 2, 1971 - September 17, 2001
Funeral arrangements by Friscolanti Funeral Chapel
Suddenly at his residence, on Monday, September 17, 2001 at the age of 30. Loving son of Grazia and the late Salvatore. Dearly loved brother of Lina at home and loving fiance of Tonia Mercadante and family of Woodbridge. Loving grandson of Calogera and the late Pietro Esposto of Hamilton.
Dearest nephew of Frank and Raffalla Esposto, Vince and Connie Esposto, Gerry and Joe Vella, Luciano and Rosa Esposto, all of Hamilton, Fedele and Ingrid Leone of Germany, Calogero and Lina Macaluso, Angelo and Angela Messanna of Italy. Loving godson of Salvatore and Maria Mattina of Buffalo. He will be missed by many cousins in Hamilton, Germany and Italy. Peter was a Technical Consultant and Systems Engineer with Avaya of Canada.
Friends and family may call at the Friscolanti Funeral Chapel, 43 Barton Street E, (near James) on Thursday and Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Vigil Prayers Friday at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will take place at St. Eugene’s Church on Saturday at 9 a.m. Entombment to follow at Holy Sepulchre cemetery. If desired, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Rosa Agro
March 22, 1913 - September 27, 2001
Funeral arrangements by Friscolanti Funeral Chapel
Peacefully, at St. Joseph’s Villa on Thursday, September 27, 2001 in her 89th year. Predeceased by her husband Bernardo (1981). Loving mother and mother-in-law to Calogero and Vincenza, Fillippo and Teresa, Carmelo and Marie, Carmela and Giuseppe Sardo, Concetta and Alfonso DiFiore, Raymond and Pat, and Josephine and John Stoddart. Loving nonna to thirteen grandchildren and bisnonna to six great-grandchildren. Loving sister of Maria and Calogero Morreale (Racalmuto). Predeceased by brother Giuseppe Digati and sisters Bartola Sardo, Giuseppina Grizzanti, Concetta Grillo, and Carmela Campanella. Predeceased by daughter-in-law Angela Agro. Survived by brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the staff of St. Joseph’s Villa 2 East.
Resting at the Friscolanti Funeral Chapel, 43 Barton Street East (near James) on Saturday and Sunday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Vigil Prayers will be on Sunday at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass on Monday at St. Anthony’s Church at 9:30 a.m. entombment to follow at Holy Sepulchre cemetery.
Maria Melo
August 6, 1918 - September 27, 2001
Funeral arrangements by Friscolanti Funeral Chapel
After a lengthy illness surrounded by her loving family at the Henderson General Hospital on Wednesday September 26th, 2001, in her 84th year. Maria Melo, beloved wife of the late Manuel Botelho Sa. Dear mother and mother-in-law of Maria Jose and Manuel Melo, Manuel and Sinelandia Botelho, Maria Neves and Benjamin Rebelo, Maria Lourdes and the late Joao Ponte. Loving Avao of seven grandchildren and loving Visavo of four great-grandchildren. Maria is survived by one brother Antonio in Terceira. Special thanks to Dr. Tsega and staff at the Henderson General Hospital and the staff of Grace Villa Nursing Home.
Family invites you to sign the Book of Visitation at www.obituariestoday.com.
Visitation at the Friscolanti Funeral Chapel, 43 Barton Street E. (near James) Thursday 7-9 p.m. and Friday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Vigil Prayers Friday at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church with Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre cemetery.
Ferenc Lantos
April 16, 1923 - November 24, 2001
Funeral arrangements by Friscolanti Funeral Chapel
Peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, November 24, 2001 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in his 78th year. Predeceased by loving wife Charlotte. Loving father to Frank and Doris and Etienne and Julie. Loving grandfather to Rachael, Ben, Stephanie and Istvan. Predeceased by loving parents Ferenc Lantos and Rozalia Bencs. Ferenc was a proud supporter of the Hungarian Scouting Organization in exile.
Resting at the FRISCOLANTI Funeral Chapel, 43 Barton Street East (near James St) on Monday from 7-9 p.m. Vigil prayers on Monday at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass on Tuesday at St. Stephen’s Roman Catholic Church at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the St. Stephen’s Scout Organization (Hamilton) will be greatly appreciated by the family.
Fiorina Lorena Corsini
January 20, 1924 - December 17, 2001
Funeral arrangements by Friscolanti Funeral Chapel
Born in Gagliano, Aterno, Italy, in 1924, peacefully passed away on December 17, 2001 at St. Joseph’s Hospital with her family by her side. Predeceased by loving husband Vittorio. Loving mother and mother-in-law to Luisa and Leonardo Finelli of Burlington and Silvano and Robin Corsini of Hamilton. Loving nonna to Nick and Kristen Finelli of Halifax, Fiorella Finelli of Burlington and Vittorio and Justin Corsini of Hamilton. Bisnonna to Sophia Finelli. Loving sister and sister-in-law to Nelsina Strano of Torrington, Conn., Vittorio Bucci and Argia Corsini. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins in Canada, USA and Italy. Special thanks to the staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital Ward CTU and Dr. J. Corsini.
Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects to FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James) on Tuesday 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Vigil Prayers on Wednesday at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass on Thursday at St. Anthony’s Church at 10 a.m. Entombment to follow at Holy Sepulchre cemetery.
