Alfonso was born in the town of Siculiana, Sicily and passed away peacefully in Vancouver, B.C. Alfonso is survived by his loving wife Serafina, three children Steve(Kim), Ray(Luisa), Rosanna(Steve) and 5 grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial to be held on Feb. 12, 2013 10am in St. Francis of Assisi Church 2025 Napier Street Vancouver. Interment to follow at Ocean View Burial Park in Burnaby. In lieu of flowers, donations to Heart & Stroke Foundation may be made in his honour.