Obituaries & Tributes
Bruce Fredric Thomas
Dec 3, 2019
THOMAS, Bruce Sr. - Passed peacefully exactly where he wanted to be, in his home of 56 years on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Ginger Thomas. Dear father of Charles Ortt (Darlene), Cynthia Innocenti (the late Alex), Bruce Thomas, Patricia Hicks and the late John Ortt. Loving…
Thora-Jane Elizabeth Dewitt
Dec 1, 2019
DeWitt, Thora-Jane Elizabeth - Suddenly on Sunday, December 1, 2019. T.Jay of N-O-T-L in her 42nd year. Beloved mother of Kailee (James), Caiden and Brennen. Dear daughter of Norm and Barb DeWitt. Loving sister of Jason, Jarren (Jen), Sharla (Ty Stone), Sheryl and Tristen (Lilly). T.Jay will also be sadly missed by Papa Vern Jones…
Thomas Nicholos Longo
Nov 28, 2019
LONGO, Dr. Thomas Nicholos passed peacefully on November 28th in his 90th year. Dr. Longo graduated in 1955 from the University of Toronto (St. Michael's College) and practiced family medicine in the City of Thorold for more than 50 years. He will be fondly remembered and respected for his patience, compassion, and bedside manner. Beloved…
Samuel Joshua Greco
Nov 28, 2019
GRECO, Samuel Joshua - Peacefully, on Thursday, November 28, 2019. Beloved husband of Madeline (nee Sassi) for 57 years and devoted father to Sandra (Gino) Romano, Lora (Pat) Henneke, and Mark Greco (Karey Taylor), entered into eternity at the age of 86. Very proud and loving Grandpa to Joshua and Andrew Romano, Katrina and Jessica…
Lawrence James Galasso
Nov 20, 2019
GALASSO, Lawrence "Larry" James - (Retired owner / operator of Ricci's Tavern) Peacefully at Hospice Simcoe on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. Larry Galasso of Welland in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Jeannette (Aubertin). Dear father of Lawrence Jr., Jason and the late Arti Galasso (surviving spouse Julie Hemery) and step-father to Amanda (Jason Hubbard)…
Leonard Piasentino
Nov 9, 2019
PIASENTINO, Leonard John (Retired from Service Canada after 29 years of service) - surrounded by his family at the N.H.S. - St. Catharines site on Saturday, November 9, 2019. Len Piasentino of St. Catharines in his 67th year. Son of the late Joseph Piasentino and Mary (Savoia). Beloved father of Candace (Joshua Semenuk), Vanessa (Marty…
Anna Difruscia
Nov 6, 2019
DiFRUSCIA, ANNA (nee Addario) - Surrounded by the love of her family along with the love of her life, Carmine, by her side, on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 we lost the most beautiful person in our lives. Wonderful, caring mother of Rose, Luisa and Michael Butters, Silvana, Anthony and Sherry (nee Teggart). Adoring Nonna to…
Gerald Bud Macdougall
Nov 2, 2019
MacDOUGALL, Gerald "Jerry" - (Owner of N&R Construction for the past 20 years). Passed away at his residence on Saturday, November 2, 2019 in his 76th year. Beloved husband of the late Sheila (nee McAndrews). Proud father of Deana (Greg "Kerby") Kerr. Dear Grandpa of Shannen and Dylan. Jerry will be missed by many extended…
Pietrina Celestini
Nov 2, 2019
CELESTINI, PIETRINA (VESPA) - At the Niagara Health System St. Catharines Site on November 2, 2019 at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Antonio Celestini of 54 years. Dear loving mother of Mary (Tony) Bozzola and Lino (Annette) Celestini. Nonna will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Tara (Andi)…
Michael James Dipardo
Oct 28, 2019
DiPARDO, Michael - (Retired from General Motors after many years of service) Peacefully, at Henley House on Monday, October 28, 2019. Michael, of Thorold, in his 70th year. Beloved husband of Paula Joyce (nee Wilkie). Proud father of Michelle Joy of Toronto and Robert Anthony Michael of Waterloo. Dear brother of Nick (Donna) and Dan…