Silvano Cupello

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Silvano “Stan” Cupello, husband, dad, nonno, brother, zio and friend. Silvano passed away May 7th, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Silvano is survived by his loving wife of 46 years Rosetta, sons Ernie and Rob (Isabella), grandchildren Matteo, Luca and Elio, brothers Frank (Maria) and Fernando (Diane), brother-in-laws Dante (Anna), Claudio, sister-in-law Marie and in Italy Carlo (Silvana), Elio and Renato. He also leaves many nephews and nieces – Ernie, Joe, Mike, Teresa, Ortenzia, Susanna, Carla, Anthony, Angela, Benedetto, Annabella, and in Italy Benedetto, Claudio, Luca, Rosa and Martina.

Silvano was predeceased by his dad (Ernesto), mom (Palmira), and brother (Mario).

Silvano was born in Grimaldi, Italy on August 9, 1946. In 1961 he left Italy with his mom and brothers Mario and Fernando to join his dad and brother Frank in Canada. They landed in Oshawa, and then made their way to Kamloops in August 1963. After a few odd jobs he found a job at Frolek Sawmill, where he got his name Stan. He then went on to work at Balco Sawmill (Tolko) and retired after 40 years. Along the way he made many friends and none more cherished than with his neighbours Vic (Marie) Loring and Frank (Pina) Miccolis. Silvano was also a member of Colombo Lodge Kamloops Italian Cultural Centre, since 1994.

Nothing gave him more pleasure than time with his family especially his grandchildren. He was an avid gardener, spending endless hours maintaining a yard that made many passers-by stop and comment or even take pictures. If he wasn’t in the garden you would find him at a soccer field or hockey rink watching his grandchildren. Nonno would play whatever the grandchidren asked - hockey, board games or puzzles, it didn’t matter.

Dad dedicated his life to his family. One could not find a more caring and unselfish man. He always put others ahead of himself. Even during his last days and hours he was more concerned that everyone else was okay.

We would like to express our gratitude to all the nurses and doctors at the Royal Inland Hospital Intensive Care Unit and 7th Floor. Their support and care for dad was more than what we could have asked for.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Silvano’s name may be made to the ALS Society of BC online at http://www.alsbc.ca/donate.

A Funeral Mass for Silvano will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, May 15th, 2014, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, with Reverend Father Peter Hoan Nguyen Celebrant.

Perhaps they are not stars but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones shines down to let us know they are happy.