Calogera Cirero (née Agro)
January 06, 1920 - July 17, 2007
On Tuesday, July 17, 2007, in the arms of Padre Gioacchino and surrounded by her loving family, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, in her 88th year. Calogera has been reunited with her loving husband Francesco of 57 years. Beloved daughter of the late Margherita and Calogero Agro. The strength of the Cicero family will live on forever in honour of our devoted parents. Her loving ways will be missed by her children, Gina and Dino Liberale; Margaret and Arnold Dyer; Calogero (Charles) Cicero; Grace and Angelo Lolli and Lucy and Laszlo Latka. Adored nonna of Mary and Warren Hyde; Adam Liberale; Claudia and Jeff Inglis; Joe and Lesa Dyer; Andrew Dyer; Paul, Daniel, Nicholos and Carina Cicero; David, Carolyn, Jason and Vincenzo Lolli; Julie and Salvatore Zatallo. Great-nonni of Spencer, Taylor, Julia, Andrew and William. Dearest sister of Eleonora and Giuseppe Gangarossa of Buffalo, NY; Concetta Agro of Agrigento, Italy, the late Maria, Ignazio, Francesca, and Calogero Agro. Dearest sister-in-law of Nicolo and Maria Cicero; Nicolina and the late Giuseppe Cicero and the late Nicolina and Salvatore Morreale. Dearest Zia of Charlie and JouJou Gangarossa. A special thank you to our friends who graciously provided us love and support during our time of need. Mamma Lena was blessed to have been residing at Regina Gardens for three years and the entire staff showed our mother love and respect, especially during her final days, and for this we will be forever grateful. Many thanks to Dr. David Chan for his compassionate care. Your kindness will never be forgotten. Friends may call at the Friscolanti Funeral Chapel, 43 Barton Street East (near James) on Thursday from 2 - 4:30 p.m. and from 6 - 9:00 p.m. Vigil Prayers on Thursday at 8:00 p.m. Funeral Mass at All Souls Church, Friday at 10:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at Holy Souls Mausoleum, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Giuseppe Scornaienchi
June 04, 1934 - July 27, 2007
SCORNAIENCHI, Giuseppe - Peacefully on Friday, July 27, 2007 at ExtendiCare Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 74. Loving husband of Rosina for 35 years. Beloved father of Renato and his wife Danila Scornaienchi and Gianni Provenzano. Cherished Nonno of Massimo and Adriano. Brother and brother-in-law to Ida and the late Ottavio, Antonio and Rosina, Rita and the late Carlo, Luciano and Dora, Raffale and Assunta, Salvatore, Leonardo and Ilda, Luigi and Antonietta, Francesco and Hazel, Maria and Michele, Gilda and Luciano, Vinceriza Gallo. Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Special thanks to all the staff at Extendicare, especially Charles, Marilyn and Connie for their care and support. Visitation at FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James) on Monday from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. with vigil prayers at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be offered at All Souls Church on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at 10 a.m. Entombment at Holy Sepulchure Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family.
Antonio "Tony" Vivolo
April 13, 1943 - June 11, 2004
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Antonio at his home on Friday, June 11, 2004 at the age of 61. Devoted husband of Bice for 37 years. Loving Papa of Domenico, Edoardo (Amanda), Grazia (Michael), and Angela (Andrew). Cherished Nonno of Mia Angelina and Max Anthony. Son of the late Domenico and Grazia and son-in-law of the late Edoardo Santo and Angelina Costanzo. Brother and brother-in-law to Michela (Francesco) DeMattia, Teresa (the late Piero) Olocco, the late Carmela (Donato) Cafazzo, Romolo (Maria) Vivolo, Carolina (the late Cesare) Mirabelli, the late Renato (the late Maria) Costanzo, Norma (Pierino) Colosimo, Ivo (Maria) Costanzo, Alberto (Ginetta) Costanzo, Dino (Anna) Costanzo, and Lidia Costanzo, Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends in Canada, the U.S. and Italy. Also missed by his puppies Tequila and Coco. Proud owner and operator of Oakland Auto Body for over 33 years. Resting at FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James) on Monday, June 14 from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday, June 15 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Vigil Prayers on Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be offered at All Souls Church on Wednesday, June 16 at 10 a.m. Entombment to follow at Bayview Mausoleum. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family.
Fill not your hearts with pain and sorrow, But remember me in every tomorrow. Remember the joy, the laughter, the smiles, I've only gone to rest a little while.
O'Dino Venturelli
Quietly at St. Joseph's Hospital on Monday, August 25, 2003, in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of the late Teresa. Loving father of Lauro, John, George, Loretta, Anna and Angelo. Cherished nonno of 13 grandchildren. Loved father-in-law of Ernesto, Massimo and Deborah. Visitation at the FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James) on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Vigil Prayers will be Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass to be held at All Souls Church on Thursday at 10 a.m. with entombment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Angelo Zizzo, Senior
March 11, 1913 - June 27, 2006
Peacefully at St. Peter's Chedoke Site, on Tuesday, June 27, 2006, in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Angela Caroline (nee Scime, 1999). Dear devoted father of Dr. Angelo (Judy), Carolyn Cornale (Michael), David (Francine), Charles (Clara), Dr. Richard (Karen). Loved grandfather of Lynn, Dr. Dean (Gale), Mark (Romina), Michael Jr. (MaryLynn), Dr. Caroline (Martin), Rachel (Elfio), Alisa (Gregory), Genevieve, Natalie, Christopher, Corinne, Kevin, Steven, Laura, Ryan and 20 great-grand- children. Dear brother of Lena Farranto, Tina Valenti, Frank Zizzo. Brother of the late Jim Bell, Anthony, Joe, Sam, John and Mary Tazzeo. Angelo will be fondly remembered by many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Papa will always be remembered for his culinary skills, specializing in Italian sausage, pizza, pies and popcorn. Dad was trained as a butcher/meat cutter operating several butcher stores as well as serving as a cook in the Canadian Army 1941-1945. Dad had a multitude of skills and showed generosity of time and was always eager to help others. Angelo is now reunited with his loving Angela who he missed very deeply. Special thank you to everyone who participated in Dad's care over the years. Visitation at the FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James), Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Vigil Prayers Thursday at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass Friday 10 a.m. at St. Anthony's Church with interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations in Angelo's memory to the Alzheimer Society would be gratefully appreciated. "Dad, we will miss you."
Mary Olivastri (née Chiodo)
January 09, 1917 - April 14, 2006
Peacefully at the Clarion Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family on Good Friday, April 14, 2006, in her 90th year. Loving wife of Antonio for 53 years. Beloved mother of Rosemary and Giacomo D'Angelo. Cherished Nonna of Ashley. Sister and sister-in-law of Ann and the late Merle Rogers, the late Charles Chiodo, the late Angeline and the late Henry Cuomo, the late Michael and the late Anne Chiodo, Assunta and the late Camillo DiBattista, Mary and the late Frank Palumbo. Sadly missed by many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, family and friends in Canada and Italy. Special thank you to all the staff at Clarion Nursing Home for all their care and compassion. Resting at FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James) on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Vigil Prayers on Monday at 8:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Frances Xavier Church on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Entombment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations to Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Silvana De Medeiros
July 19, 1920 - April 07, 2006
De MEDEIROS, Silvana - Suddenly at her home on Friday, April 7, 2006. Silvana De Medeiros, in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Manuel Raposo Salgado. Loved mother of Serafim Raposo Salgado and his wife Maria Dos Anjos in Portugal, Manuel Raposo and his wife Maria Jose Lurdes and her husband Antero Pereira. Dear grandmother of Fernando; Jose, Paulo; Deborah; Danny, Rui and Nuno. Visitation at the FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James) on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with Prayers at 8:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be offered on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at St. Mary's Church at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
Anthony Girgenti
February 09, 1955 - May 13, 2007
Suddenly at his home on Sunday, May 13, 2007, in his 53rd year. Devoted son of Venera and the late Calogero Girgenti. Dearest brother of Salvatore Girgenti and Stefano and Leonora Girgenti. Dearest uncle of Matthew Girgenti and Charles Girgenti. Dear nephew of Calogero and Fillipa Infantino. Anthony will be sadly missed by his cousins and all the students and staff at Cardinal Newman and Cathedral High Schools. Visitation at FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James) on Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Vigil Prayers on Wednesday at 8 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at All Souls Church on Thursday, May 17 at 9:30 a.m. Entombment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In memory of Anthony, donations to McMaster Children's Hospital would be appreciated by the family. "Your direction and spirit will live on in all those students and colleagues you have touched."