father, husband and grandfather Tony, on the morning of Feb.9th 2019 at
Cerwydden Care Home in Duncan B.C.
Married in 1959 for 59 years, survived by his wife Antonietta, sons Robert,
Roy, Dennis, grandchildren Christina and Nicky and his brother Bruno in
Italy.
Born In San Vito , al Tagliamento, P.P. Friuli, Italy
Worked on the family farm, served 15 months in the military as an Alpini in
the Italian Alps, immigrated to Canada in 1956 at 25 years old and
immediately went to work for B.C.F.P. at Caycuse in the logging industry
then became a carpenter, then a watchman until retirement in 1989 after 35
years. Built the family home in Lake Cowichan in 1968 and raised a family.
Dads hobbies were his garden, wine making, fishing and hunting,
mushroom foraging, social time at the Senior Centre playing cards,
billiards, carpet bowling and volunteering his time with kitchen duties. A
member of the Duncan Italian club for 30 years, a passionate player of
Italian cards and a bocce ball competitor.
The family would like to thank the staff members of Cerwydden Care Home
for the wonderful care he received and we were much comforted knowing
he was very well looked after at all times. Also to thank Dr. Postuk for his
years of caring for dad.
The last 3 years dad wasn’t able to speak but was able to communicate
with his eyes and smile to his caregivers.
Special thanks to friends Ezio and Ada for their kind support for dad and
our family.
No service will be held by request
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