After a brief illness, at St. Peter's Hospital on Tuesday, September 2, 2003, in his 98th year. Beloved husband of Gina. Dearest father of Rita and Antonio Fava. Adored Nonno of Eswin. Predeceased by brothers and sisters Giovanni, Santo, Eda and Luisa. Victor will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the doctors and staff of Ward 385 at the Henderson General Hospital, especially Maria and Sandra, for their compassion and care.
Visitation at the FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James) Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Friday at 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Church, with entombment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Vigil Prayers on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family. "La morte non *aace peggiore dei mali, dopo stanchi di soffrir..."
Giorgio Dalla Riva
With great sadness we announce the passing of Giorgio, peacefully in his sleep, in his 83rd year, at the Hamilton General Hospital on August 27, 2003. Beloved husband of Maria (nee Pozzobon). Loving father of Peter and Carol, Yvonne and Fernando, Ron, Albert and Rita, Walter and Suzanne. Dearest grandfather of Mark, Lisa, Dan, Christina Jennifer, Julia, Johanna, Michael and Erik. Will also be sadly missed by many relatives and friends in Canada and abroad.
Visitation at FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James) on Thursday, August 28th, 4-9 p.m. Vigil Prayers Thursday at 8:30 p.m. Funeral Mass to be held at St. Anthony’s Church on Friday at 10 a.m. with interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Annunziata D'Amico (née Suffoletta)
In her 87th year, entered peacefully into the arms of Jesus, surrounded by her family, on Friday, August 22, 2003. Beloved wife of the late Raffaele D'Amico and much loved mother and mother-in-law of Pasquale and Joyce D'Amico, Margherita and Domenico DiFelice, Donata and Franco Pinciaro, Marisa and Luciano Silvestri and Rosa and Rocco Tornifoglia (Italy). Cherished and devoted Nonna of 13 grandchildren and their spouses, Gay and Anthony, Sam and Michelle, Michelle and Mike, Mike and Melissa, Massimo and Patricia, Ralph, Tony, Fabio and Lucy, Luigi and Mary Grace, Delia, Massimo, Marco, Letizia and Joseph and 10 great-grandchildren, Thomas, Dayna, Daniel, Nicholas, Domenic, Dante, Alicia, Cassandra, Celia and Lucas. Sister and sister-in-law to Carmela Cocco (Italy), Anna Suffoletta and Domenico Bonitatibus and predeceased by Natale and Assunta Suffoletta, Sante Suffoletta, Amedeo and Ascenza Suffoletta, Incoronata and Pasquale Trombetta, Margherita and Carmen Orsini, Filomena and Francesco Criscuolo, Donata and Giuseppe DeSantis, Marietta and Costantino Ricci, Antonietta and Domenico Ferrelli, Giuseppina Bonitatibus, Costantino Cocco and Antonio and Domenica D'Amico. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation at the FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James) on Monday, August 25 from 5-9 p.m. Vigil Prayers on Monday at 8:30 p.m. A ceremony celebrating her life will be on Tuesday, August 26, 2003 at St. Anthony's Church at 10:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate remembrances in her name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or charity of your choice. Special thanks to Dr. Racco and the caring staff at St. Joseph's Hospital 4th floor Cardiology ward. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Nandor Arpasi
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Nandor Arpasi, at 36 years of age, on Saturday, August 23, 2003 as the result of a tragic accident. Loving husband to Agnes and father to six month old son, Abraham. Dear son of Magda and Nandor Arpasi. Will be greatly missed by his sister, Magda Oczot, her husband Paul, nephews Peter and Andrew and niece Erika. The family would like to welcome all his friends to the FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James) on Tuesday, August 26, 2003 for visitation from 4-9 p.m. Vigil Prayers on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass to be held at St. Stephen's Hungarian Church (130 Barton Street East) on Wednesday, August 27th at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Our Lady of Angels Cemetery in Stoney Creek (6th Road and Mud Street). We are all at peace in Grandma's little garden.
Rita Peroni
It is with great sadness, that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear mother at Hamilton General Hospital, on Wednesday, August 20, 2003, in her 77th year, surrounded by her loving family. She was called to join her beloved husband Pancrazio in Heaven. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Larry and Joanne, Tony, Anna and Luciano Antolovich, Gloria and Frank D'Alesio. Caring and loving Nonna to Carina Peroni, Gabriel and Nelia Peroni, Cristina and Julia Antolovich. A most caring and dear sister to Cesare and Giuseppina Nardini, Angela and Vincenzo Sienna, Onorina and the late Adornino Caterini, Serafina and Cesare Canci, Battista and Stella Nardini, Irma and Emidio Tirabassi, Asunta and Carmen DiBartolomeo, Toni and Harry Burke, Felix and Mary Nardini. Predeceased by her brother-in-law Giovanni (Pasqualina) Peroni, sisters-in-law Marietta (Francesco) Faiazza, Bettina (Raffaele) Castelli, Domenica (Andrea) Ciprietti and Luisa (Michael) Piconi. Will be fondly remembered by many loving nieces, nephews and devoted friends.
Rita lived a life of constant prayer and devotion to her faith, and was a longtime, dedicated member of St. Anthony's Church, CWL and Altar Society. The family wishes to express their sincerest thanks to the nurses, doctors and staff in the ICU. The family invite you to share a message of condolence at www.obituariestoday.com.
Visitation at FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James), Saturday and Sunday 5-9 p.m. Vigil Prayers Sunday at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass Monday 10 a.m. at St. Anthony's Church with Entombment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to McMaster Children's Hospital or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
Our Mother, Our Mentor Now our guardian angel Forever in our lives Forever in our hearts
Caterina Bianco Maddalena
June 28, 1933 - August 23, 2003
Surrounded by family at the Hamilton Henderson Hospital on Saturday August 23, 2003 at the age of 70. Loving wife of Giovanni. Loved mother of Tony and Deb, Angela and Joe Monachino, Renata and Ed Duncan, and Mike an Suzy. Cherished Nonna to Rosie, Catherine, Victoria, Chantal, Christina. John Michael, Jackie, and Gabriella. Predeceased by her Parents Michello and Angela Maria Bianco and in-laws Antonio and Incoronata Maddalena. Sister and sister-in-law to Carmella and Giovanni Pulzello of Italy, Maria and Leonardo Bianco, Maria Grazia and Giuseppe Sagliocco, Maria Grazia Maddalena of Italy, Rose and Tony Capuano, Salvatore and Sara Maddalena, George and Angela Maddalena, Gelsomina and Gasper Adili, Sanita and Giuseppe Canonico of Italy, Caterina Maddalena of Italy, and Gionannina Bianco. Predeceased by Pelligrino Bianco, Leonardo Bianco, Antonietta Bianco, Maria Pasqualina Bianco, and Leonardo Maddalena. Loved by many nieces and nephews in Canada and Italy.
Special thanks to the doctors and nursing staff at the Henderson Hospital Ward 396 for the loving support that they showed our mother. Resting at FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL 43 Barton Street East (near James) on Monday, August 25 and Tuesday, August 26 from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Vigil Prayers on Tuesday at 8 p-m. Funeral Mass will be offered at All Souls Church on Wednesday August 27 at 10 a-m. Entombment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hamilton Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family.
Barry Thompson
Suddenly at his home on Tuesday, August 19, 2003, Barry Thomson, in his 55th year. Survived by his mother Elaine and his brother Bill. Predeceased by his father Donald. Survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Resting at the FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James) on Thursday, August 21, 2003 from 10 a.m. until the Funeral Service at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Private cremation.
Vittorio BUCCI
passed away peacefully, at his home, on July 1, 2003. Born on September 16, 1910, in Gagliano Aterno; he was 92. Vittorio is, once again, reunited with his wife Ilda (Corsini), who passed away May 6, 2000. He will be sadly missed by his daughter and son-in-law Antonina and Vincenzo Musani of Gagliano Aterno, Italy, his sons and daughter-in-law Nino and Antonietta Bucci, and Carmine Bucci, of Hamilton. He also leaves behind eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, his sister-in-law Argia Corsini, and many nieces and nephews. Vittorio is predeceased by his parents Carmine and Cessidia, his brothers and sisters-in-law Giuseppe and Pasqualina Bucci, Luca and Concetta Bucci, and sisters and brothers-in-law Guida and Domenico Quaglia, Adelmo (Elsa) Corsini, Vittorio (Fiorina) Corsini, and Quinto Corsini, grandson Rudolfo Musani, and nephews Nanni and Lido Bucci. Vittorio was a retired employee of Stelco. The family wishes to thank Dr. John Corsini and Renata Janusiewicz for the years of care and attention you gave our father. Visitation will be at the FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James), on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. and on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Vigil Prayers will be on Friday at 3:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at St. Anthony's Church on Saturday at 10 a.m. Entombment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice.
