Domenico Gelao

He leaves behind a legacy of love through his daughters Anna Maria, Vittoria, and son Giovanni (Enza).

His grandchildren, Nancy (Sal, Predeceased), Melissa, (Emanuele), Leo (Anita), Laura, (Darrien), Domenico, (Hilary), Bruno, (Angela) and Massimo, will deeply miss him, as will his great-grandchildren, Domenico, Marisa, Dante, Matteo, Nevaeh, Sofia, Meah, Layla, Tessa, Nico, Marco, Lilliana, Lucy, Isabella, Luca, and Hazel.

Born in Bari, Italy on December 26th, 1930, Domenico's life was a testament to his devotion to family and faith. He married Laura in September 1952 and had 3 children. Together in 1965 they embarked on a journey to Canada seeking a brighter future

Domenico's love for life was evident in his bright smile, especially when surrounded by his loved ones.

A devout follower of St. Anthony, Domenico was a proud member of the St. Antonio Association in Italy.

Domenico loved to dance, and he was very good at it.

He and Laura shared a passion for travel, often visiting Acapulco in their later years.

He also had an impressive hat collection which was a reflection of his unique personality.

Predeceased by his loving wife Laura Gelao (Sportelli), Domenico's memory will live on through his family and friends.

A Visitation will be held at Jerrett Funeral Home in Scarborough on Monday, October 19, 2026 from 4-8 PM>

A funeral service will be held at St. Maria Goretti in Scarborough, the following day at 11am, where all are welcome to pay their respects.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to The Alzheimer Society of Canada.