Obituaries & Tributes
Benedetta D'Ammizio
Nov 7, 2024
D'AMMIZIO, BENEDETTA (née Risi) – After 95 years of a life well lived and devoted to her family,, Benedetta peacefully passed away at Welland Hospital on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Beloved wife to Alfonzo (1997). Devoted and loving mother to Maria (George) Tirpko and Nick (Linda). Nonna will be sadly missed and always remembered by…
Annunziata "Nancy" Giardini
Oct 31, 2024
ANNUNZIATA GIARDINI "Nancy" - aged 98, died peacefully of a beautiful life well lived on October 31, 2024. Born January 15, 1926, daughter of Biagio and Ermina Fusarelli, predeceased by her beloved husband of 26 years Umberto Giardini, sisters Domenica, Concetta, Natalina, Maria (Tomaso) and brothers Vincenzo (Gina), Concetto (Guiseppina), Francesco (Geraldine), Guido (Vincenzina), Domenico…
Felicia Pecchia
Oct 26, 2024
PECCHIA, Felicia (née Gazzellone) – Passed peacefully, with her family by her side, on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at the Niagara Health Greater Niagara Hospital in her 90th year. Felicia emigrated from Terelle, Italy and was a long-time resident of Thorold. Beloved wife for 64 years of the late Saverio. Dear mother of Dolores (Robert)…
David Downes
Oct 25, 2024
DOWNES, DAVID “SMOKEY” – Peacefully, with his siblings surrounding him, David passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 at the age of 61. Smokey, a lifelong “Merritton Boy” at heart, will be lovingly remembered by his siblings Bob (Donna), Geoff (Karen), Leslie (Paul) Savard, Pam (Gary) Fickes, Fred (Shelley), George (Selena), his many nieces and…
Carmel Timmons
Oct 11, 2024
TIMMONS, HELEN CARMEL (formerly O'Brien) – (née MacPherson) It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mom on Friday, October 11, 2024 at West Hills Care Centre, St Catharines, in her 91st year. Mom will be forever missed by her children Deborah (Donny), Gladys (Larry), Patricia, Kathleen (Terry) and Paul (the late…
Raffaele Guarasci
Sep 29, 2024
GUARASCI, Raffaele “Ralph” – It is with heavy hearts we announce the recent passing of Raffaele with his family by his side on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Niagara Health - Welland site in his 90th year. Raffaele is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Vanda (née Venneri). Cherished father of Teresa and…
Anita Mcintosh
Sep 25, 2024
McINTOSH, ANITA (née Stockwell) – Retired in 1997 from General Motors after 34 years of service. With her husband by her side, on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at Niagara Health St. Catharines. Beloved wife and best friend to Bill for 52 years. Sister to Joanne (Lloyd) Climenhage and the late John (AnneMarie) Stockwell. Sister-in-law to…
Giovanni "John" Pirillo
Sep 23, 2024
PIRILLO, GIOVANNI "JOHN" – It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Giovanni on Monday, September 23, 2024 at Niagara Health St. Catharines at the age of 89. Beloved husband of Maria (née Venneri) for 67 years. Cherished father of Susan and Mark Gemin, Santino and Tina Pirillo. Adored Nonno to…
Santino "Sandy" Detiberiis
Sep 23, 2024
DeTIBERIIS, SANTINO “SANDY” 1956 – 2024 - It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Sandy DeTiberiis on Monday, September 23, 2024. Beloved son of Nancy and the late Tonino (2004). Much loved brother of Johnny. Sandy was the much-loved nephew of the late Carmen (2007) and Joyce Venditti,…
Joseph "Joe" Gabriele
Sep 22, 2024
GABRIELE, JOSEPH "GUMPY" – Peacefully, on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at the Meadows of Dorchester at the age of 97. Beloved husband to the late Lucy (née Bartolucci, formerly Di Fruscio). Loving Dad to Karen Blackley (John Brown) (the late Keith Blackley). Uncle Gumpy will be fondly remembered by Mary Anne, Teresa, Peter, Francis, Robert…