(May 15, 1924- February 27, 2009) At the Stratford General Hospital on Friday, February 27, 2009, peacefully in the company of his family, Rocco Cupido in his 85th year. Lovingly remembered by his wife of 55 years Emma (D'Angelo), his children Rosa, Lina and son-in-law Larry Murray, and Patrick. Cherished nonno of Adrian, Marissa and Lydia. Also survived by his sister Concetta Galliani, his sister-in-law Maria Giancristofaro (Ortona, Italy), and several nieces, nephews and cousins in both Canada and Italy. Predeceased by his parents Pasquale Cupido and Rosa DiNardis, his sisters Anna and Nicoletta, and by his brothers-in-law Vito DiDomenicantonio, Domenico Galliani and Mario Giancristofaro. Rocco immigrated to Canada in 1949 and resided for several years with his beloved aunt and uncle, Gilda and Antonio Cupido. In 1954 he returned briefly to Italy to marry Emma in San Vito before settling permanently in Hamilton, Ontario where he worked and raised his family. In 2004 he moved to Stratford, Ontario to be closer to his grandchildren. Visitation at the FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James) on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with Vigil Prayers at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass to be offered at St. Joseph's Church, 260 Herkimer Street, Hamilton on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Friends and family will gather for a Memorial Mass to be celebrated by Rocco's nephew, Don Vittorio DiDomenicantonio at the Church of Santa Maria del Porto in San Vito Chietino, Italy, on Wednesday, March 4, 2009. Donations in Rocco's memory to the Stratford General Hospital Foundation or to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Janet Jean Kovacs (née Langstry)
October 26, 1928 - February 23, 2009
Peacefully at St. Peter's Hospital on Monday, February 23, 2009, in her 81st year. Beloved wife of Ron for 61 years. Dearest mother and mother-in-law of Ron Jr. and Carol, Joan and Bruce, Randy and Trina, and youngest son Rod. Adoring grandma of Ronnie, Ryan, Cindy and Neil, Stephanie, Randall and great-grandmother of Caelan. Survived by her sister Lois MacIntosh and niece Beverley Double. Predeceased by her two brothers and a sister. Visitation at FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James) Wednesday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Chapel Service in the Funeral Home at 1 p.m. with interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Salvatore Gravina
April 10, 1924 - February 19, 2009
It is with great sadness that the family of Salvatore announces his sudden passing on February 19, 2009, in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Victoria (nee Siena) for 62 years. Loving father of Connie Mamone and Matthew and Filomena. Cherished Nonno of John, Sam and Heather, Gino and Tina Mamone, Laura and April Gravina and bisnonno of Sonny, Antonia, Noah and Lucas. Loving son of the late Michele and the late Concetta, and his late brother Matteo, and son-in-law of the late Matteo and the late Addolorata Siena. Dear brother and brother-in-law of John and the late Giovanna Gravina, John and Grazia Siena, Michelina and the late Michele Cocomazzi all of Hamilton, Graziella and the late Antonio Marino, Michele and Nunzia Russo of San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy. Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, family and friends in Canada and Italy. Salvatore was an employee of Slater Steel for 29 years. Special thanks to the staff at the General Hospital, Trauma and Emergency, for all their care and compassion in our hour of need. Resting at FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James) on Saturday and Sunday from 5-9 p.m. Vigil Prayers on Sunday at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at All Souls Church on Monday at 10 a.m. Entombment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family. "Sarai sempre nei nostri cuori"
Antonietta Di Raimondo (née Terrana)
July 18, 1931 - February 22, 2009
Suddenly on Sunday, February 22, 2009, in her 78th year. Predeceased by her beloved husband Salvatore. Cherished mother of Phyllis Baird and her husband John, Charles Di Raimondo and his wife Pamela and Sam Di Raimondo and his wife Christine. Loving grandmother of Kyla, Julian, Adrian, Tony, Christina, Andrea, Alec and Alyssa. Dear sister of Rosa Campanella and the late Stefano, Angelo Terrana and his wife Rosa, Charles Terrana and his wife Josephine and Jack Terrana and his wife Oldyna. Predeceased by her parents Salvatore and Francesca Terrana and her sister Pina Dainotti and her husband Salvatore. Antonietta will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation will be held at 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 3 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be offered at All Souls Church on Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. Entombment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Burlington. In kindness, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be sincerely appreciated by the family.
Maria Cicero (née Mirabelli)
November 11, 1925 - February 21, 2009
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Maria, at The Hamilton General Hospital on Saturday, February 21, 2009, at the age of 83. Loving wife of Nicolo Cicero of 57 years. Loving mother of Calogero (Chuck) Cicero and wife Rita, the late Guglielmo (William) Cicero and Mary and husband Martin Thorne. Cherished Nonna of Julia Cicero (fiancé Marc), Eric Cicero, Melissa Morley (Francois) and Michael Morley (Candace). Loving daughter of the late Guglielmo and Giuseppa Mirabelli. Dearest sister and sister-in-law of the late Orazio Mirabelli and wife Concetta of Hamilton, Gina and the late Calogero Avarello, Eugenia and Salvatore Nicchia, and the late Alfredo Mirabelli, all of Palermo, Italy. Dear sister-in-law of the late Francesco and Calogera Cicero, the late Giuseppe Cicero and wife Nicolina and the late Nicolina and Salvatore Morreale. Will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Special thanks to our mother's neighbours John and Pierina and John and Teresa for their friendship and kindness. Many thanks to her care-givers Anna and Agata for their daily support. Our dear mother Maria will always be remembered for her hard work, tremendous energy and her love and dedication towards her husband and family. Resting at FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James) on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6:30-9 p.m. Vigil prayers on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be offered at All Souls Church on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Palmina Agro (née Candela)
April 09, 1922 - February 22, 2009
passed away peacefully on February 22, 2009, at Regina Gardens Nursing Home, in her 86th year. Predeceased by her husband Giuseppe. Loving mother to Louis, Victor, and Joanne and Andy Magierowski. Cherished grandmother to Selena. Special thanks to our family, friends, Dr. Emili and the staff at Regina Gardens Nursing Home for their excellent care of our mother during her stay there. At her request, a private service has taken place.
Vincenzo Panaccione
March 10, 1939 - December 30, 2008
Peacefully at his home on December 30, 2008 at the age of 69.Beloved father of David, Massimo, Marcello and Giovanni. Husband of Silvia D’Iorio. Dear Grandfather of Joshua, Justine and Nathan. Dear father-in-law of Janice, Melissa and Leslie. Survived by his sister, brother, nephews and nieces in Canada, Italy and France. Special thanks to the staff at McMaster Hospital and the Juravinski Cancer Centre. Resting at FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL on Monday January 5th from 7-9pm Tuesday January 6th 2-4 and 7-9pm. Vigil prayers will be on Tuesday at 8:30pm. Funeral Mass will be offered at Annunciation of Our Lord Parish, 280 Limeridge Road West on Wednesday January 07, 2009 at 10:30am. Donation to the Juravinski Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family
Pietro Donato Trombetta
January 12, 1926 - January 18, 2009
It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of our dear Pietro, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, January 18, 2009 at Henderson General Hospital, at the age of 83. Beloved husband of the late Margherita (nee Cipriani). Loving father of Isabella Fraser. Devoted and adoring Poppi of Danielle and Katherine. Devoted son and son-in-law of the late Libertore and Isabella Trombetta and Giovanni and Anna Cipriani. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Michelina and the late Rosario Grilli, the late Ascenzo and Giselda Trombetta, the late Antonio and Pia Trombetta, Donata and Umberto Pace, Concetta and Antonio D'Alesio, Giuseppe and Pasqua Trombetta, Liberata Trombetta, Tony and Margherita Cipriani, and Guy and Jean Cipriani. Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and relatives in Canada, Italy, U.S.A, and Australia. Pietro was a retired employee of Stelco. Visitation will be held at FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James) on Tuesday and Wednesday from 5-9 p.m. Vigil prayers Wednesday 8:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Margaret Mary Church (20 Idlewood Ave.) 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2009 Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Burlington. In kindness, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be sincerely appreciated by the family.
