Dario Mauro Bott of Calgary, AB passed away peacefully, blessed with the graces of the Holy Catholic Church and in the company of family on Saturday, April 10. His deep Roman Catholic faith sustained him until the end.
He was predeceased by his father Aldo Bott of Salter, Italy, mother Anna Bott (nee Panizza) of Brez, Italy and uncle Ettore Panizza of Brez, Italy.
Dario was a graduate of Bishop Grandin High School and achieved a Business Administration Diploma from Mount Royal College. At Mount Royal he had contributed to the design of the new student union building and the expansion of the college at that time.
Dario proudly worked as a realtor for CIR Realty where his logo was: “Dario Bott and Sold.” He also prided himself on being a property developer, which he did together with his uncle Ettore.
Dario had a love for life. He was an expert downhill skier, conquering the double black diamond ski runs. He was also an avid golfer, enjoyed his travels in Hawaii, and cruising in his classic car, a ‘72 Chevelle. He loved cheering on the Calgary Flames and was a seasons ticket Stampeders football fan.
He was proud to be of Italian heritage, making vino every fall from the California grapes just as his dad and uncle had. We have fond memories with him at the Trentini picnics where we would all play bocce, eat polenta and sausages, and listen to Italian folk music. We will remember his willingness to organize family outings, picnics and dinners to get the family together.
He was generous to his family and friends and was inherently a good old soul. He was the best man at both of his brother's weddings and Godfather to a nephew. He made sure to always be present at the important family events of weddings, funerals, baptisms and confirmations. He very much cherished his nieces and nephews and would spend time with them as often as possible.
We will always remember Dario with his faithful dogs Lily and Rufus by his side wherever he would go.
He will be missed.
If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made directly the Calgary Alpha House Society, (https://alphahousecalgary.com/).
A private Visitation and private Funeral Mass will be held.
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