It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Oreste Turco. Born in Pedace (Cosenza), Italy, he was one of 7 sons born to Francesco and Concetta Turco. He immigrated to Canada in 1968 and worked as a welder fabricator before retiring in 2000. Oreste took pride in his Italian heritage by making homemade wine and sausages and loved being involved within the Italian community. He is survived by his loving wife Rosetta, his children Renata, Orietta (Corey), Francesco ( Ana-Luiza), Giovanna, his grandchildren Nickolas, Nathaniel, Leonardo, Massimo, Owen, Enrico and his brothers Ettore ( Paola ) and Alberto ( Lorella ) as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. Oreste will always be remembered for his kind nature, great work ethic, strong spirit and for his immense love for his family both in Italy and Canada. The family will be having a visitation at Bell Funeral Chapel 4276 Hastings St., Burnaby on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 from 6:30-8 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, June 21, 2019 at 11 am at St Helen’s Parish, 3860 Triumph Street, Burnaby followed by entombment at the South Mausoleum, Ocean View Burial Park, 4000 Imperial St., Burnaby. In lieu of flowers please donate to BC Cancer Foundation.
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