

After a long, courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer, Rico passed away with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. Rico Vettor, in his 55th year, was the beloved husband of Karen Vettor. He was the dear father of Kelsey (Matt), Jacob and the late Nicholas (1991). Rico was the proud grandfather and best friend of Tatum and Ryker. He is survived by his mother Renata Vettor, predeceased by his father Aldo Vettor (2009) and also survived by siblings John (Kelly) Vettor, Rita (Paul) and Paolo (Jennifer). Rico was the loving son-in-law and friend of Elizabeth McColough and brother-in-law of Kevin (Tracy) Kelly, and was predeceased by his fathers-in-law John Kelly and Fred McColough. He is remembered by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Special thanks to Dr. Gregory Knight of the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre, to the Bayshore nurses, especially Laura and to Dr. Peter Spadafora.
Friends are invited to meet with the family at the Gilbert MacIntyre & Son Funeral Home, Dublin Chapel, 252 Dublin St. N., Guelph, on Sunday, March 10, 2019 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Monday, March 11, 2019 at 11 a.m. The family will take part in a private burial service at Woodlawn Memorial Park at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family. Cards are available at the funeral home (519-822-4731) and condolences may be sent to www.gilbertmacintyreandson.com
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