In loving memory of an incredible man. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear father, Michele Bastone on October 29, 2023, at the age of 87. Born on December 1, 1935, in Carolei, Cosenza, Italy, where he later married his sweetheart, Luisa in 1961. He was a devoted husband throughout their 62 years of marriage. Together, they raised three children: Giuseppina (Franco), Gianfranco (Marlene) and Elena (Gordan). He was a thoughtful, loving and generous father, nonno, brother, father-in-law, zio and friend. He will be deeply missed by his children, his six grandchildren: Nicolas (Christine), Eric (Justyne), Natasha, Marcus, Isabella and Abby and great-grandchild, Luciano. He leaves behind his brother, Antonio (Maria), his sister Rosina (Giuseppe) and sisters-in-law, Rosina, Lena, Rosetta, Elena, Rosa and Ada, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Luigi, Francesco, Alfredo, Giuseppe, Giovanni, Angelo and Alfonso; sisters Ida, Maria and Elena and his parents Pasquale Antonio and Giuseppina Bastone.
Our dad enjoyed spending time in his garden, making wine and sausage, fishing and picking mushrooms. He had a talent for finding the best grocery deals in town and so many of us will miss his daily phone calls to check in. But what he treasured most was time spent with his family and friends.
Our dad was a kind-hearted man who greeted everyone with a welcoming smile. He will be remembered for his caring and compassionate nature and the way he could brighten up anyone’s day. He was a selfless man who always put others first. No matter what was happening in his life, he was okay as long as the people he loved were okay. Family was everything to him, he was very dedicated to our big Italian family who embraced him. Dad, we will never forget you. We know you loved us so much – we all love you too.
Visitation for family and friends will be held at Bell & Burnaby Funeral Home, 4276 Hastings, Street, Burnaby BC on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Mass of Catholic burial will be celebrated at St. Jude’s Parish Church, 3078 Renfrew Street, Vancouver, BC on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 11:00am.
Entombment will follow at the South Mausoleum, Ocean View Burial Park in Burnaby, BC.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to the BC Lung Foundation: https://bclung.ca/about-us/make-donation
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