Peacefully at Extendicare on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 in his 93rd year.
Beloved husband of Caterina (nee Ciprietti) for 65 years. Loving father of Gilbert, Adam, Laura (Mark), George and Linda (Felice). Cherished Nonno of Melissa (Jay) and Brandy. Bisnonno of Christian and Olivia. Dear brother of Venezia, Anna and Caterina. Predeceased by his parents Gilberto and Linda and his siblings Matilde, Luigi, Remo and Marino. Giornino will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, family and friends in Canada, Italy and Belgium. Special thanks to the staff of Extendicare for their compassionate care over the last 5 years. Visitation at Markey-Dermody Funeral Home, 1774 King Street East (at Kenilworth) on Friday, August 16, 2019 from 4-9 pm with Rosary at 4 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, 128 Edgemont Street South on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 10 am. Entombment Bayview Cemetery. Donations in Giornino's memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society.