Olga Tarquinio (née Brandolini)
January 03, 1933 - June 25, 2004
It is with deep and saddened sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of our mother, Olga Tarquinio, on Friday, June 25, 2004 at her home. Beloved wife of the late Carmine. Most cherished mother of Gemma and her husband Guy Monaco of Ancaster and Mauro Tarquinio and his wife Natalie (nee Gravina) of Hamilton. Loving and caring "nonna" to Kevin and Justin Monaco, Eric, Ryan and Deanne Tarquinio. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Vincenzo (Elisabetta) Brandolini, Antonio Brandolini, Elisabetta and the late Augusto Rosati, Maria and the late Camillo Di Tomasso, Giuseppina and the late Lorenzo Tarquinio, Vanda and the late Antonio Tarquinio, Ofelia and the late Domenico Tarquinio. Zia Olga will be sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews in Hamilton, Italy and Australia. The family will receive friends at FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James) Monday 7 - 9 p.m. and Tuesday 7 - 9 p.m. Vigil Tuesday at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Margaret Mary Church, 20 Idlewood Ave., on Wednesday, June 30, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. Entombment at Our Lady of Victory Mausoleum, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Olga's memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence for Olga at www.friscolanti.com "Mamma, you will be forever in our Hearts"
Phyllis Mae Kennedy, R.N.
Suddenly at St. Joseph's Hospital in Hamilton on Wednesday, June 9, 2004, in her 73rd year. Phyllis Kennedy, loved mother of Katherine and Bob Arbuthnot and their children Stephen and Maureen, Craig Kennedy and Tracy Bennett and their children Benn, Aiden and Malcolm, Susan Kennedy and Joe Hale and their children Emma and Hillary, Jocelyn Kennedy and Heather Kennedy and her children Ariel and Kieran. Dear sister of Shirley Bennett and Gerry Dawson.
Visitation at FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James), Hamilton, on Friday 7-9 p.m. and Saturday 2-5 p.m. where the service will be held at 5 p.m. Private cremation to follow. Donations to the Osteoporosis Society would be appreciated by the family. Family and friends are invited to sign the book of condolence for Phyllis.
Eugenio Maida
August 25, 1915 - April 03, 2004
Born in Aprigliano Corte Cosenza, Italy on August 25th, 1915, Peacefully passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital on April 3, 2004 in his 89th year.Beloved husband of Amalia for 65 years. Loving and devoted father and father-in-law of Evelina and Aldo Aquino, Leonard and Mary, Carl and Jill, Ron and Ruth, and Maria and Dan Reynolds. Cherished and loving grandfather of Angela and Joe, John and Lisa, James, and Eugene and great grandfather of Adam, Rebecca, Alexa and Noah Predeceased by his siblings Assunta, Stano, Frank, John, Angelina and Alberto Eugenio will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and by all his wide circle of family and friends. Resting at FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL (near James) on Monday April, 5 from 7-9pm and Tuesday, April 6 from 2-4 &7-9 Vigil prayers on Tuesday at 3:30pm Funeral Mass will be offered at Annunciation of Our Lord Church on Wednesday, April 7th at 10:30am Entombment to follow to Bayview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family would sincerely appreciate donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation Family and friends are welcomed to sign the Book of Condolences at www.friscolanti.com “Eugenio was a man who dearly treasured his family. He is no longer with us on Earth but will always be with us in our hearts.” We love you
Giuseppe Grimaldi
September 02, 1911 - March 19, 2004
Peacefully, surrounded by family, at the Clarion Nursing Home on Friday, March 19, 2004, in his 93rd year. Predeceased by his wife Rosa (Cino). Predeceased by his parents Giuseppe Grimaldi and Calogera Montante. Loving father and father-in-law to Calogera and the late Giuseppe Digati, Grazia and the late Giacomo Gagliardo, Vincenzo and Marianna Grimaldi and Santa Tristaino. Cherished nonno of Phil Digati, Carm Digati, Franca Corsini, Antonio Gagliardo, Rosa Iavarone, Joe Grimaldi, Johnny Tristaino, Connie Costa, Lou Grimaldi, Joe Gagliardo, Rosa Frangipane, Luigi Gagliardo, Joey Tristaino and 13 great-grandchildren. Brother and brother-in--law of the late Carmelo and the late Girolama Grimaldi, the late Teresa Grimaldi and Carmelo Ruggieri from Racalmuto, the late Calogero Grimaldi and Rosa Villa from Rome, Carmela Grimaldi and the late Calogero Garlisi from Racalmuto, brother-in-law and sister-in-law of the late Carmelo and Vincenza Cino of Hamilton, and other brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law of the late wife Rosa Cino from Racalmuto, Sicily. Survived by many nieces, nephews and friends in Racalmuto and Canada. Special thanks to the staff at Clarion Nursing Home and the General Hospital for all of their support. Resting at FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James), www.friscolanti.com, on Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Vigil Prayers on Sunday at 8:15 p.m. Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Anthony's Church on Monday, March 22 at 1:30 p.m. Entombment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Rudolph Marth
At his home in Hamilton on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 after a lengthy illness in his 74th year. Husband of the late JoAnne Houston Marth. Loved father of Stephanie, Joseph and his wife Kathy, Lisa and Emily. Dear grandfather of Becky. Rudolph was a former board member of the National M.S. Society and a retired General Sales Manager for Chrysler Outboard Marine Division Canada.
Visitation at the FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James) Hamilton Saturday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Funeral Service in the Chapel at 10:30 a.m. followed by committal in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations to the M.S. Society would be appreciated by the family.
Tivadar "Ted" PAKOZDI
March 07, 1920 - March 16, 2004
Born on March 7, 1920 in Deaki, Hungary he passed away quietly on Tuesday, March 16, 2004, in his 85th year. Lovingly survived by his wife Lydia for 56 years. Cherished father and father-in-law of George and Kathy and Ted and Judy. Loving apu of Michele, Jonathan, George and Christina. Visitation at the Friscolanti Funeral Chapel, 43 Barton Street East (near James) on Sunday March 21, from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral Service in the funeral home chapel on Monday March 22, 10:30 A.M. Interment to follow to White Chapel Cemetery.
Filippa "Phyllis" Rappazzo (née Manna)
February 10, 1921 - January 29, 2004
RAPPAZZO, Filippa (Phyllis) (nee Manna) - Peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, January 29, 2004 at St. Joseph's Hospital, in her 83rd year. Predeceased by her husband Giuseppe. Loving mother of Dominic and Mary-Louise and David and Meigan, Beloved nonna of Jason, Stefan and Amanda, Survived by her sister Agata (Tina) and the late Sam Rappazzo. Predeceased by her sister Maria and brothers Mario and Antonio. Loving aunt to Mary and William Kelly, Teresa and Giorgio of Italy, and many nieces and nephews, Resting at FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James) on Saturday, January 31st and Sunday, February 1st from 5 to 8 p.m. Vigil Prayers on Sunday at 7:45 p.m. Funeral Mass will be offered at Sacred Heart Church on Monday, February 2nd at 10 a.m. Entombment to follow to Bayview Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Hamilton Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family. Family and friends are welcome to sign the book of condolences at www.obituariestoday.com "Your unconditional love, independent spirit and strength of character will be our inspiration"
Vita Taormina (née LiCavoli)
January 13, 1928 - January 20, 2004
Peacefully at St. Peter's Hospital on January 20, 2004, at the age of 76. Beloved wife of Sebastiano. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Salvatore and Maria, Antonia and Antonio Viviano, Frank and Karen. Will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Caterina, Danielle, Cristina, Vanessa, Samantha and Alessandra. She is survived by her sister Caterina and brothers-in-law Giuseppe and Salvatore in Italy. She is also survived by a brother-in-law and sisters-in-law in Canada, and also many nieces and nephews in Canada, the United States and Italy. Special thanks to the nursing staff at St. Peter's Hospital and the Hamilton General Hospital. Resting at FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James) on Thursday, January 22 from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Vigil Prayers on Thursday at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be offered at All Souls Church on Friday, January 23 at 9:30 a.m. Interment to follow to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.