Maria "Tota" Antonia Tassone (née Carbone)
January 24, 1936 - June 28, 2009
Peacefully, at St. Joseph's Villa in Dundas, on Sunday, June 28, 2009, Maria passed away in her 74th year. Beloved companion and wife of Cosimo Tassone. Stepmother to Josie (Raimondo), Sam (Mary), Bruno (Lilly) and Tony (Elyse) and grandmother of 8 grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents, Santo and Maria Antionia Carbone and father and mother-in-law Salvatore and Stella Tassone. Sister to Fotunato (Savina), Grazia (Alfredo), Angelo (Elsie), Rita (Richard), Ida (Tommaso) and the late Anna Carbone of Italy. Sister-in- law to Guiseppe (Immacolata), Concetta (late Franco), Vince (Eugenia), the late Maria, Antonio (Fran), Bruno (Antonietta), Domenic (Rosina), Genoveffa (Frank) and many nieces, nephews and great- nieces and nephews. A special thank you to the staff at St. Joseph's Villa for their care and compassion over the past few months and to Bayshore Caregivers, for their support and assistance the past few years. Visitation at FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James) on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with Vigil Prayers Monday 7:45 p.m. Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Anthony of Padua Church (Barton at Prospect Sts.) on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. "Vai con Dio e di riposo in pace"
Giustina Romano (née Guagliardo)
July 07, 1929 - May 28, 2009
Peacefully at the McMaster University Medical Centre on May 28, 2009, in her 80th year. Beloved wife of Domenico of 57 years. Loving mother of Antonietta (Vince) D'Elia and Jerry Romano. Cherished nonna of Justin, Erica and Christian. Predeceased by her parents Gaetano and Francesca Guagliardo, as well as many brothers and sisters. Survived by her sister Vincenzina, as well as sisters and brothers-in-law Rose Romano, Santo (Gianna) Romano, Mary (Tony) Zarcone and Andre (Anne) Romano. She will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Thanks to Bayshore for their care and compassion, as well as all the doctors and staff at the CCU at McMaster. Visitation at the FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton St. E. (near James), Saturday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Vigil Prayers Sunday at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be offered at All Souls Church Monday at 9 a.m. Entombment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations would be gratefully appreciated to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Grazia Campanella (née Macaluso)
February 19, 1925 - May 31, 2009
Comfortably and peacefully at St. Joseph's Hospital on May 31, 2009. Devoted wife of the late Giuseppe Campanella and devoted mother of Maria and Dina Campanella. Daughter of the late Eduardo Macaluso and the late Diega (nee Esposto) and daughter-in-law of the late Carmelo and the late Maria Campanella. Dear sister and sister-in-law of the late Gerlanda and the late Angelo Esposto, and Angelo Macaluso, all of Hamilton, the late Gaetano and Giuseppina Macaluso of England, the late Giuseppe Macaluso, the late Giuseppina Macaluso, Alfonso and Carmelina Macaluso, Vittorio and Angela Macaluso, all of Italy. Sister-in-law of Gaspare and the late Concetta Campanella, the late Stefano and the late Rosa Campanella, Salvatore and the late Maria Campanella and the late Carmela Campanella, all of Hamilton, and the late Nicolo and the late Venera Campanella, the late Eduardo and Calogera Campanella, the late Calogera and the late Nicolo Curto, Calogero and Rosa Campanella, and Grazia and Stefano Morana, all of Italy. Many years ago Grazia worked at a dry-cleaning business and was respected by everyone who knew her. Grazia will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation at FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James) on Wednesday and Thursday from 5-9 p.m. Vigil Prayers Thursday at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be offered at All Souls Church on Friday, June 5th at 11 a.m. Entombment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Burlington.
Connie Rose Mancini
December 02, 1923 - June 12, 2009
Peacefully at St Peter's Hospital on Friday, June 12, 2009. Connie Mancini (nee DiTomaso), dear eldest daughter of the late Antonio and Maria DiTomaso. Wife of the late Leonard Mancini. Loved sister of Sam (Phyliss) Nellie and Hugh Bowker, Kay Urban, Rosemarie Bell, Janet Law (Pete) and the late Pascal, James, John, and Diane. Survived by many nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews and her step-children Mario, Anthony, Grace Carlo and Frank (deceased) and their families. The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff of St. Peter's 2 West and Hamilton General 7 South. Connie's wish was to have a private family service with entombment at Holy Souls Mausoleum on Saturday, June 13, 2009. A memorial mass will be offered at a later date.
Peter Cuciurean
August 14, 1936 - June 16, 2009
At his home in Cobourg on Tuesday June 16th, 2009 after a brief illness, Peter Cuciurean in his 73rd year, formerly of Brantford. Beloved husband of Carole. Loving father of Denise Kitchen (Jim) of Brantford, Peter (Debbie) of Brantford, Cathy Sibbick (Lealand) of Wasaga Beach and Richard of Burford. Loved grandfather of Doug, Christie, Matt and Seth and great- grandfather of Kaleb. Dear brother of Dan (Karen)of Hamilton and John (Judy) of Brantford. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Peter was a teacher at Pauline Johnson Collegiate for 20 years prior to his retirement. Visitation at the FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton St East (near James) Hamilton on Friday, June 19, 2009 from 11:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. Funeral service in the funeral home chapel at 1:00 p.m. Interment Eastlawn Cemetery, Hamilton. If desired donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Silvio DiBattista
August 05, 1912 - May 31, 2009
passed away peacefully at Heritage Green Nursing Home, on Sunday, May 31, 2009, in his 97th year. Silvio will be lovingly remembered by his dear wife of 60 years, Vera (Appignani), his children Lucy (Mark) Rubel, Rita (Chuck) Cicero, Sandra (Allan) Shynal, grandchildren Terra (Paul) Scott, Tracy Rubel (Matt), Julia Cicero (Marc), Eric Cicero, Austin Shynal (Pam), Jesse Shynal, and great-grandchildren Hailey and Kayla Scott. Beloved brother and brother-in-law of the late Luigi (Antonietta), Eugene (Clara) of Saulte-Ste-Marie, Emilio (Annina) and the late Giuseppe (lrma) of Australia. Silvio will be fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews and cousins both here and abroad. Silvio was a retired employee of Day & Campbell and a long time member of the Hamilton Y.M.C.A. Seniors' Centre. Silvio’s positive attitude, love of life and sense of humour made him a joy to be around. Visitation at FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James), on Wednesday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. with Vigil Prayers Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Luke's Parish (200 Mt. Albion Road), on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 11 a.m. Entombment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to St. Luke's Roman Catholic Parish or the charity of your choice. “DAD, WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU WITH LOVE IN OUR HEARTS AND A SMILE ON OUR FACE”
Tuong Nguyen
June 12, 1942 - May 30, 2009
passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on May 30, 2009, at the Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice, in his 67th year. Beloved husband of Kim of 31 years, and loving father of Nguyen and Karen. He will be sadly missed by his extended family. Special thank you to Dr. Tanaguchi, Dr. Oliver, the CCAC, and the staff of the Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice. Visitation will take place at the Friscolanti Funeral Chapel, 43 Barton St. E. (near James) on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 7-9 p.m. Cremation to follow. Donations to the Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice would be greatly appreciated.
Dennis Lawrence Robinson
December 23, 1953 - May 30, 2009
ROBINSON, Dennis Lawrence December 23, 1953 - May 30, 2009 Dennis Robinson (fondly called Kramer) passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital on May 30, 2009. He will be lovingly remembered by his sister Shirley Pyfrom of Calgary and a host of relatives and friends. Predeceased by his mother Rita Rose (Williams) and father Edward Charles and two bothers Edward Charles and Gordon Frances. Dennis valued family and friends and did whatever it took to stand by them and to be true to them. He was always so willing to help, approaching any task with eagerness, and pleased to be able to do his very best to help out. He had a great sense of humour and was able to make anyone laugh. Dennis truly cared about the people he loved and he will be missed deeply. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
